Recognition of Excellence · Buena Park, CA · 2026

Catalyst Kids at Knott

8132 Commonwealth Ave, Buena Park, CA 90620
https://catalystkids.com/
🏆 Ranked #10 in Buena Park · 5.4 / 10 overall
Awards Earned
Top 10 in Buena Park
Top 10 in Buena Park
Ranked among the top 10 childcare centers in Buena Park. Fewer than half of all centers in the city reach this level across our full 11-dimension scoring.
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Catalyst Kids at Knott is a CCLD-licensed, school-age childcare provider serving elementary school students in Buena Park. Operating as part of the established Catalyst Kids brand, it offers before and after school programming embedded within partner schools, reducing pickup logistics and transition stress for working families. The center includes structured activities, homework help, and supervised play, with school partnerships that allow families to maintain consistent care when moving between schools. As a full-pay private provider requiring school partnership eligibility, the center lacks public reviews across major platforms, limiting independent verification of parent experience.

Safety5.0
Curriculum6.0
Art / Music5.0
Infant care3.0
Kindergarten readiness6.0
Teacher quality6.0
Compassion6.0
Management6.0
Culture6.0
Extracurriculars5.0
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