We inspire
everyday.

At Catalyst Kids we offer inclusive programs that teach, inspire, and promote self-guided learning opportunities that let your child shine. We serve children from infants to school-age in our Before and Afterschool, Preschool, and Camp programs.

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Child-led

Our unique research-based programming encourages discovery, independence, and growth.

Family-centered

We serve families and they serve us too! We welcome family input and insight. It strengthens our impact.

Community-minded

Community is at the heart of everything we do. Our programming exists because of the communities we serve.

Latest Stories

Strengthening Community Resilience: A Success Story of Collaboration and Disaster Preparedness

July 30, 2024

In times of crisis, the strength of a community is often determined by the responsiveness and resourcefulness of its leaders. A shining example of this occurred recently in King City, where a critical partnership and swift action turned a potentially disastrous situation into a model of effective crisis management and community support. On July 13,…

Learning by Doing

July 17, 2024

At Catalyst, learning through experience is a huge part of what we do, from our youngest learners to our most senior staff. We’re proud to share that one of our centers has been recognized by University of California Irvine as an Outstanding Undergraduate Practicum Site! This award honors our Turtle Rock center as an excellent…

Leading the Way to Healthy Living

July 17, 2024

For the past year Green Valley has collaborated with Ventura Public Health in a partnership to combat childhood obesity and malnutrition.    The County kindly provided our center with the supplies we needed to get started, and our kids even helped build the planter boxes they would eventually use. All classrooms were involved in planting,…