Ranked among the top 10 childcare centers in Menifee. Fewer than half of all centers in the city reach this level across our full 11-dimension scoring.
Best for Safety
Earned the highest safety score in Menifee. Our safety dimension weighs inspection history, deficiency records, and parent-reported safety culture across reviews.
Full Ranking Detail
Preschool–School-AgeSubsidized ProgramsNonprofit
Catalyst Kids — Quail Valley is a CCLD-licensed Day Care Center serving preschool and school-age children in the Quail Valley neighborhood of Menifee. Operated by the Catalyst Kids nonprofit under Director Amanda Wolfe, the center offers subsidized and scholarship programs to support lower-income families, with extended hours (6:30 AM–6:00 PM) and activities including TK & Kindergarten Enrichment and Before & After School care. The campus location on Canyon Heights Drive provides walkable access for families near Quail Valley Elementary. The center does not serve infants, and the isolated location within ZIP 92587 may be less accessible for central or north Menifee residents.
Safety7.0
Curriculum6.0
Art / Music5.0
Infant care3.0
Kindergarten readiness6.0
Teacher quality6.0
Compassion6.0
Management6.0
Culture6.0
Extracurriculars5.0
Programs & curriculum
Programs & activities: Offers TK & Kindergarten Enrichment, Before & After School care, and Camps.
What sets it apart: Operating hours 6:30 AM - 6:00 PM. Subsidized Programs and Scholarship Programs available. Listed as a new center opening soon. License 334844001.
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