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 — Southshore is a CCLD-licensed, nonprofit childcare center operated by Menifee Unified School District at 30975 Southshore Drive in south Menifee, serving preschool and school-age children. The center maintains an exemplary four-year inspection record with no citations across March 2022, 2023, 2024, and March 2026. Part of the Catalyst Kids organization with nearly 55 years serving Menifee families, it offers part-day preschool, TK and kindergarten enrichment, and before and after-school care from 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM. Subsidized and scholarship programs extend access to income-qualifying families. At 24 licensed capacity, the center operates with relatively tight enrollment and no infant program.
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: Programs offered include Part-Day Preschool, TK & Kindergarten Enrichment, Before & After School care, and Camps.
What sets it apart: Hours 6:30 AM - 6:00 PM. Subsidized and scholarship programs available. Listed as a new center opening soon. License numbers 334840048 and 334820505.
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