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
Catalyst Kids Alumni Spotlight: A Friendship That Grew from After School Programs
For more than 50 years, Catalyst Kids has offered quality child care in California, nurturing infants through 8th graders with enriching programs that go far beyond the classroom. With over 150 centers across the state, our impact is seen not just in early education, but in the lifelong friendships and confidence we help build. In…
How Family Storytelling Shapes Children’s Growth
In today’s busy world of schedules and screens, one of the simplest yet most profound ways families can connect is by sharing stories. Not just reading books together but telling stories. Personal, funny, heartfelt, or even silly, family storytelling creates a powerful foundation for connection, identity, and learning. But beyond the warmth of nostalgia, did…
Early Childhood Education: Why It’s More Than ABCs and 123s
When we hear “early childhood education,” we often think of counting games and alphabet songs. But for children up to 5 years of age, this phase is far more profound. These early years form the critical foundation for lifelong learning, social-emotional development, and future career success. At Catalyst Kids, we believe early learning is not…