Ranked among the top 10 childcare centers in Tustin. 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 Tustin. Our safety dimension weighs inspection history, deficiency records, and parent-reported safety culture across reviews.
Best K-Ready
Earned the highest kindergarten-readiness score in Tustin. This dimension reflects pre-literacy, pre-math, and school-readiness preparation reported by parents and visible in the curriculum.
Full Ranking Detail
PreschoolSchool-AgeBefore/After School
Catalyst Kids — Estock is a CCLD-licensed, nonprofit-operated program in Tustin serving preschool and school-age children with before-and-after-school care. Embedded within the Lambert/Estock school community, it offers convenient access for Tustin Unified families and provides subsidized care through CalWORKs and alternative payment programs for qualifying families. The center operates 7:00 AM–6:00 PM under license 304271096, with TK/Kindergarten enrichment and summer camps. No public reviews are available to verify parent experience, and the center's full range of infant services remains unconfirmed; prospective families should contact the center directly at (714) 669-1320 to discuss age groups and program details.
Safety6.0
Curriculum6.0
Art / Music5.0
Infant care4.0
Kindergarten readiness6.0
Teacher quality6.0
Compassion6.0
Management6.0
Culture6.0
Extracurriculars5.0
Programs & curriculum
Programs & activities: TK & Kindergarten Enrichment, Before & After School care, Summer camps
What sets it apart: New Center Opening Soon. Subsidized programs available. License Number: 304271096. Hours: 7:00 AM - 6:00 PM. Address: 14741 North B Street, Tustin, CA 92780.
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Best for Safety
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Best K-Ready
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<span style="font-size:13px;color:#4A4A46;line-height:1.5;">Earned the highest kindergarten-readiness score in Tustin. This dimension reflects pre-literacy, pre-math, and school-readiness preparation reported by parents and visible in the curriculum.</span>
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