Center Spotlight
Learning by Doing
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…
Read MoreLeading the Way to Healthy Living
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,…
Read MoreParent Night at Catalyst Kids – Quail Valley
A wonderful parent event at Catalyst Kids – Quail Valley in Menifee recently featured a Clubs Showcase, highlighting the valuable lessons children gained from their participation in each club. The event concluded with an exhilarating performance by the Dance Club. The turnout was fantastic, and the enthusiasm from both parents and children was palpable!
Read MoreToys for Tots Success: Catalyst Kids’ Centers Eaton and Garden Gate Make a Difference!
Our Volunteer Day at the Marine Corps’ Toys for Tots headquarters was not just a success; it was a heartwarming testament to the generosity of our community. This year, our collective efforts resulted in an impressive collection of 116 toys, each representing a gesture of kindness and joy for a child during the holiday season.…
Read MoreBates ExpandEd Learning and Catalyst Kids – Montgomery’s Unique Gifts for Board Members!
Handcrafted surprises for our board members! Take a glimpse into the creativity from our Bates ExpandEd Learning and Catalyst Kids – Montgomery centers with these charming snow globes and cute cat planters. Our Board of Directors was presented with these thoughtful gifts during our last board meeting. We love seeing what our students create during…
Read MoreCenter Spotlight – Catalyst Kids – King City Migrant
We’re introducing a new role at King City Migrant called the Social Service Resource Coordinator. Martha Zavala Pantoja has been actively cultivating community connections in this capacity. Recently, she established a collaboration with the Salinas Valley Health Mobile Clinic, resulting in medical check-ups being offered to 55 families within the program.
Read MoreCenter Spotlight – Catalyst Kids – Woodbury!
Catalyst Kids – Woodbury is thrilled to celebrate a significant achievement in our Orange County region! Under the guidance of Peter Ahn and Dulce Castelo-De-Vargas, our Woodbury location has reached its licensed capacity with over 105 enrolled students. This return to pre-pandemic enrollment numbers was made possible through the collaborative efforts of our support departments,…
Read MorePresident & Board of Directors visit Catalyst Kids – Nordstrom
We were honored to welcome a visit from the President and Board of Directors at Catalyst Kids – Nordstrom. Our committed team conducted an extensive tour, highlighting both our indoor and outdoor amenities, and sharing the delightful activities we enjoy with the children. During their visit, we also conveyed our appreciation for their support in…
Read MoreCatalyst Kids – Sespe in the Newspaper!
We’re so proud of our amazing Catalyst Kids – Sespe team for joining forces with First 5 Ventura to bring Mayor Pro Tem Christina Villaseñor to the Catalyst Kids preschool in Fillmore for a fun-filled reading day. Dragons Love Tacos is a great way to encourage imaginative reading in young minds, and our community partners’…
Read MoreEarth Month at Catalyst Kids
Catalyst Kids – Patwin held our Spring Festival event last night. Around 20 families showed up to the event to celebrate all things Spring!! Students got to create their very own recycled plants, decorate some donated locally grown eggs, explore the environment with an egg hunt, and hang out with our center bunny, Poppy. Also…
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