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.
It Takes a Community
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
Full Circle at Catalyst Kids: A Former Student Returns
Some of the most inspiring journeys begin in childhood and come full circle years later. Valeria is one such story, once a preschooler at our Catalyst Kids, Heideman center, now a Social Services Resource Coordinator on the Education Team. It was at Heideman that Valeria first met Miss Dominga, a nurturing preschool teacher who helped…
STEM/STEAM: Opening Doors for Every Child’s Future
Every year in November, we celebrate STEM/STEAM Day. This is a day to inspire kids to explore Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math. These subjects aren’t just for scientists or tech workers, they help all of us solve problems, think creatively, and build a better future. For families, especially those working hard to make ends…
Make Play Time Learning Time
Did you know that some of the most powerful learning happens when children are simply playing? At Catalyst Kids, we follow the Reggio Emilia approach, a philosophy of early childhood education that believes children are capable, curious, and full of potential. In this model, play isn’t a break from learning, it is learning. And the…