Safety7
Curriculum7
Art/Music6
Infant care7
K-ready7
Teachers7
Compassion7
Mgmt6
Culture6
Class sizes0
Extracurriculars6
Strengths
- Brand extension of Scripps Exploring Academy — 40 years of excellence at Scripps Ranch, San Diego, now serving Menifee
- Serves newborns through pre-kindergarteners — one of the few Menifee centers offering genuine newborn and infant care
- Boulders development campus in 92584 — modern facility designed specifically for early childhood programs
- Play-based learning with emphasis on social-emotional growth, academic readiness, and personalized attention
- Menifee Valley Chamber of Commerce member — community-engaged organizational presence
Considerations
- Very new Menifee location — CCLD Menifee-specific license number not yet indexed on major databases; verify at ccld.dss.ca.gov
- 2027–2028 school year reportedly already filling — families should contact immediately at (858) 252-8168
- San Diego-based organization expanding to Menifee — corporate culture and staffing consistency may differ from flagship
- Inland Empire Regional Office oversight; no Menifee-specific inspection history yet available for public review
Safety7
Curriculum7
Art/Music5
Infant care4
K-ready7
Teachers7
Compassion7
Mgmt7
Culture7
Class sizes0
Extracurriculars6
Strengths
- CCLD license #336300651, capacity 36; licensed April 14, 2023 — CCLD inspection March 27, 2025 with no citations
- Nonprofit 501(c)(3) with subsidized and scholarship programs — financially accessible option for Menifee families
- HighScope and Reggio Emilia-informed curriculum per Catalyst Kids organizational framework
- Yelp listing active (updated May 2026) — organizational reputation strong across all Catalyst Kids Menifee locations
- Open 6:30 AM–6:00 PM Monday–Friday; located in 92585 corridor near MSJC Menifee campus
Considerations
- Newer location (2023 license) — limited public review history compared to older Catalyst Kids Menifee sites
- Capacity 36 is small — subsidy-eligible families should apply early as slots fill through income-qualification process
- Primarily preschool and school-age focus; no infant program for children under 24 months
- School campus location means program hours and availability may fluctuate during school breaks
Safety7
Curriculum7
Art/Music5
Infant care4
K-ready7
Teachers7
Compassion8
Mgmt6
Culture7
Class sizes0
Extracurriculars6
Strengths
- Specialized in supporting children with diverse developmental needs — serves language-based learning disabilities and twice-exceptional (2e) learners
- 6:1 student-to-teacher ratio — among the lowest in Menifee; ensures individualized attention and IEP implementation
- CCLD-licensed Day Care Center in Menifee (92585) — verified licensed facility at 26704 Murrieta Rd
- Listed on SpecialNeedsUSA.com — recognized resource for families of children with support needs
- Play-based and interest-based learning activities aligned to developmental appropriateness by age group
Considerations
- Limited online presence — website is minimal; contact at (951) 973-1105 to confirm current enrollment and programming
- Specialty focus on special needs may mean limited capacity for neurotypical children seeking general preschool
- Age range (2–Pre-K only) means no infant care and no school-age program
Safety6
Curriculum7
Art/Music6
Infant care7
K-ready7
Teachers7
Compassion7
Mgmt5
Culture5
Class sizes0
Extracurriculars6
Strengths
- Expansion of Scripps Exploring Academy — 40+ years of early childhood excellence in Scripps Ranch, San Diego
- CCLD licensed; new Menifee campus in the innovative Boulders development
- Serves newborns through pre-kindergarteners — comprehensive infant-through-preK coverage
- Play-based learning with emphasis on social-emotional growth and academic readiness
- Currently full for 2025–26 and filling 2026–27 — high community demand signal
- Experienced educators from San Diego flagship provide institutional curriculum continuity
Considerations
- No-review penalty applied: mgmt and culture scores set to 5
- New campus (opened 2024–2025) — limited local track record vs. established Menifee centers
- Contact: (858) 252-8168 or hello-menifee@scrippsexploringacademy.com — remote phone area code may create confusion
Safety7
Curriculum7
Art/Music5
Infant care3
K-ready6
Teachers7
Compassion7
Mgmt7
Culture7
Class sizes0
Extracurriculars6
Strengths
- Google: 4.6 stars — highest Google rating among Catalyst Kids Menifee locations
- Yelp: 4.5 stars, 8 reviews; March 2025 review praises staff as 'very engaging, professional, and respectful'
- CCLD license #336301461, capacity 94; inspection November 2025 with no citations — strong recent compliance
- Nonprofit 501(c)(3) with subsidized and scholarship programs; operating since 2008
- Menifee Road corridor is centrally located in 92584 — accessible from multiple Menifee neighborhoods
Considerations
- Google review count is small (12 reviews per Yahoo Local) — limited sample for confident quality assessment
- Primarily school-age day care center per CCLD designation — may have limited dedicated preschool classroom space
- Subsidy-first enrollment may make it harder for market-rate families to secure spots
- 336-series license suggests more recent initial licensing — verify full compliance history at ccld.dss.ca.gov
- 94-child capacity is large for a school-campus CDC — may feel less personalized than smaller independent centers
Safety7
Curriculum7
Art/Music5
Infant care3
K-ready6
Teachers6
Compassion7
Mgmt7
Culture7
Class sizes0
Extracurriculars5
Strengths
- CCLD license #334820506, capacity 70; licensed since August 15, 2008 — one of the older, more established Catalyst Kids sites in Menifee
- CCLD inspections September 2024 and February 2022 both with no citations — clean compliance record
- Nonprofit model with subsidized and scholarship programs — priority for income-qualifying Menifee families
- Large capacity (70) — more availability than smaller Catalyst Kids sites in the area
- Catalyst Kids organization has operated in Menifee since 1969 under various names — deep local community presence
Considerations
- Primarily school-age day care center per CCLD designation — limited or no preschool slots for younger children
- Subsidized-program model means eligibility requirements may exclude families above income thresholds
- Reviere Dr is in central-south Menifee (92584) — less accessible for families in Quail Valley (92587) or north Menifee (92585)
- Contact at (951) 723-8861 to confirm current availability and subsidy eligibility
Safety6
Curriculum7
Art/Music5
Infant care6
K-ready6
Teachers6
Compassion6
Mgmt5
Culture5
Class sizes0
Extracurriculars5
Strengths
- CCLD licensed (license #336300651); licensed April 2023; most recent inspection March 2025 — no citations
- Capacity 36 children; serves infant through school-age ages — broad age coverage
- Hours 6:30 am–6:00 pm, Mon–Fri; phone: (951) 928-4000
- North Menifee (92585) location — serves growing Briggs Road corridor community
- Catalyst Kids nonprofit model with consistent curriculum framework across all sites
Considerations
- No-review penalty applied: mgmt and culture scores set to 5
- Very limited public review base across all platforms
- Relatively new (2023) — limited multi-year track record
- Small capacity (36 children) relative to community growth rate in north Menifee
Safety7
Curriculum6
Art/Music5
Infant care3
K-ready6
Teachers6
Compassion6
Mgmt6
Culture6
Class sizes0
Extracurriculars5
Strengths
- CCLD license #334840048; operated by Menifee Unified School District — institutional accountability via MUSD oversight
- CCLD inspections in March 2022, 2023, 2024, and March 2026 all with no citations — exemplary four-year compliance record
- Nonprofit subsidized programs available — lower-cost access for income-qualifying Menifee (92584) families
- Southshore Drive location in south Menifee — convenient for Audie Murphy Ranch and surrounding developments
- Part of the Catalyst Kids organization with nearly 55 years of Menifee service
Considerations
- Capacity only 24 — among the smallest Catalyst Kids Menifee sites; waitlist highly likely
- School district partnership limits programming flexibility — hours and schedule tied to MUSD academic calendar
- No infant program — primarily serves preschool and school-age children
- Contact at (951) 679-6401 to confirm current availability and eligibility before applying
Safety7
Curriculum6
Art/Music5
Infant care3
K-ready6
Teachers6
Compassion6
Mgmt6
Culture6
Class sizes0
Extracurriculars5
Strengths
- CCLD license #334844001 — licensed Day Care Center serving the Quail Valley neighborhood (92587) of Menifee
- Located on Canyon Heights Drive school campus — walkable for families in Quail Valley Elementary area
- Catalyst Kids nonprofit with subsidized and scholarship programs — accessible for lower-income Quail Valley families
- Yelp listing active (updated January 2026) — organizational presence for this location confirmed
- Director Amanda Wolfe leads the Quail Valley site — named leadership accountability
Considerations
- Quail Valley is the geographically most isolated Menifee ZIP (92587) — least accessible for families in central or north Menifee
- School campus location means programming is likely tied to MUSD school calendar and holiday schedule
- No infant program per CCLD designation — preschool and school-age focus only
- ReadyRule inspection records available — verify current CCLD compliance at ccld.dss.ca.gov before enrolling
Safety6
Curriculum6
Art/Music5
Infant care3
K-ready7
Teachers6
Compassion6
Mgmt5
Culture6
Class sizes0
Extracurriculars5
Strengths
- CCLD license #334819429, capacity 73; licensed since 2007 — long-established district preschool program in Menifee
- Income-based subsidized program — one of the most affordable structured preschool options in the city
- State-adopted curriculum aligned with California Preschool Learning Foundations — standards-based instruction
- Priority given to 4-year-olds — targets kindergarten readiness for the most critical pre-K year
- Located at Evans Ranch Elementary School — smooth district pipeline to kindergarten in MUSD
Considerations
- Income-based eligibility — not accessible to middle- or higher-income families who do not qualify
- Hours 8:00 AM–3:00 PM only — part-day program; not suitable for full-time working families
- Ages 3–4 only; no infant, toddler, or school-age care — very narrow coverage window
- CCLD records include Type B citations — review full inspection history at ccld.dss.ca.gov
Safety6
Curriculum7
Art/Music5
Infant care3
K-ready7
Teachers6
Compassion6
Mgmt5
Culture5
Class sizes0
Extracurriculars5
Strengths
- CCLD licensed (license #334819429); capacity 73 children; operated by Menifee Union School District
- Serves children with diverse backgrounds and abilities — dedicated special-needs inclusion
- Curriculum aligned to California Preschool Learning Foundations and TK Standards
- Hours 8:00 am–3:00 pm; inspected by CCLD through September 2025 — active program
- District accountability and State Preschool program provide potential subsidized enrollment
- Instruction tailored to ability level — personalized learning approach
Considerations
- No-review penalty applied: mgmt and culture scores set to 5
- Limited hours (8:00 am–3:00 pm) — not suitable for full-time working parents without supplement
- CCLD record shows Type B citations in 2022, 2023, and 2025 — review state inspection records
- Income or residency eligibility may apply for subsidized slots
Safety6
Curriculum7
Art/Music5
Infant care3
K-ready7
Teachers6
Compassion6
Mgmt5
Culture5
Class sizes0
Extracurriculars5
Strengths
- CCLD licensed; operated by Romoland School District — district accountability and curriculum oversight
- Phone: (951) 723-8931; Boulder Ridge Elementary campus — convenient K transition for families
- State Preschool program alignment to California Preschool Learning Foundations
- 92585 ZIP location — north Menifee coverage serving Romoland and Boulder Ridge communities
- District program provides potential subsidized enrollment for income-qualifying families
Considerations
- No-review penalty applied: mgmt and culture scores set to 5
- Limited public information available; contact district directly to verify current enrollment status
- Typical district preschool hours (approx. 8:00 am–3:00 pm) — not full-day childcare
- Income or residency eligibility requirements likely apply
Safety6
Curriculum6
Art/Music5
Infant care3
K-ready6
Teachers6
Compassion6
Mgmt5
Culture5
Class sizes0
Extracurriculars5
Strengths
- CCLD licensed (license #334840049); Catalyst Kids is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization
- Phone: (951) 723-8861; located at Callie Kirkpatrick school campus — convenient drop-off
- Nonprofit model aligns staff incentives with child outcomes over profit
- Before and after school care plus enrichment programs for school-age children
- Capacity 24 children — small, intimate setting; hours: standard school-day extended care
Considerations
- No-review penalty applied: mgmt and culture scores set to 5
- Very limited public review base across all platforms
- Small capacity (24 children) — limited availability outside existing enrollment
- School-campus model ties programming to school calendar
Safety6
Curriculum6
Art/Music5
Infant care3
K-ready6
Teachers6
Compassion6
Mgmt5
Culture5
Class sizes0
Extracurriculars5
Strengths
- CCLD licensed (license #334840048); active inspections through March 2026 — confirmed open
- Phone: (951) 679-6401; Southshore neighborhood location — south Menifee coverage
- Catalyst Kids nonprofit model — community-oriented programming mission
- Before and after school care plus enrichment; capacity 24 children
- Consistent with Catalyst Kids network standards across all Menifee sites
Considerations
- No-review penalty applied: mgmt and culture scores set to 5
- Very limited public review base across all platforms
- Small capacity (24 children) — limited flexibility for late enrollment
- School-campus model ties availability to school schedule
Safety6
Curriculum6
Art/Music5
Infant care3
K-ready6
Teachers6
Compassion6
Mgmt5
Culture5
Class sizes0
Extracurriculars5
Strengths
- CCLD licensed (license #336301461); large capacity (94 children) — most available seats in Menifee Catalyst network
- License issued March 2026 — newly opened; latest CCLD inspection shows no citations
- Phone: (951) 679-6103; hours 6:30 am–6:00 pm, Mon–Fri
- Nonprofit Catalyst Kids organization; school-age day care center at Freedom Crest campus
- Serves school-age children before and after school plus enrichment programs
Considerations
- No-review penalty applied: mgmt and culture scores set to 5
- Brand new (2026) — no track record yet; no parent reviews exist on any platform
- Primarily school-age program — limited or no infant/toddler/preschool slots
- Being a new site, staffing and programming consistency not yet independently validated
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