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Support That Makes a Difference

Support That Makes a Difference

Quality child care does not have to feel out of reach. No-cost or reduced-cost options may be available. Click to learn more!

Start the School Year Strong

Start the School Year Strong

Enrollment is open. Join a program where kids build confidence, make friends, and learn. Click to discover more!

Support That Makes a Difference

Support That Makes a Difference

Quality child care does not have to feel out of reach. No-cost or reduced-cost options may be available. Click to learn more!

Start the School Year Strong

Start the School Year Strong

Enrollment is open. Join a program where kids build confidence, make friends, and learn. Click to discover more!

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

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

Why Outdoor Play Is Essential for Brain Development 

September 15, 2026

Outdoor play is more than just a way for children to burn energy. It plays an important role in brain development, helping young children build the cognitive, social-emotional, and physical skills they need to thrive. As children explore, move, and interact with the world around them, they engage in meaningful learning experiences that support healthy…

What Are Executive Function Skills, and Why Do They Matter for Young Children?

September 2, 2026

When parents think about school readiness, they often focus on learning letters, numbers, and early reading skills. While these are important, another set of abilities plays a major role in a child’s success both in school and in everyday life: executive function skills.  Executive function refers to the mental skills that help children focus, remember…

Back to School, Back to Routine: Why Local, Licensed Child Care Matters

August 14, 2026

As summer comes to an end, families across California are getting ready for a new school year. Backpacks are being packed, school calendars are being reviewed, and families are adjusting to earlier mornings and new routines.  But for many parents, one of the biggest back-to-school questions is not about school supplies. It is: Who will…

ABOUT OUR NONPROFIT

Catalyst Family Inc. is a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing responsive services for communities, families, and children.

We fulfill that mission through Catalyst Kids, Catalyst Community, Catalyst Camps, and Catalyst ExpandEd Learning—each a core branch dedicated to supporting children, families, and communities.