Ranked among the top 10 childcare centers in Fairfield. 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 Fairfield. Our safety dimension weighs inspection history, deficiency records, and parent-reported safety culture across reviews.
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Catalyst Kids – H. Glenn Richardson is a CCLD-licensed, nonprofit center-based provider at 1069 Meadowlark Drive in Fairfield, CA, serving toddlers and preschool-age children across part-day and full-day programs. Operated by the Catalyst Kids organization with Director Joy Forte, the center prioritizes affordability and quality through free and subsidized childcare for income-qualifying families, removing cost barriers for Fairfield working families. Flexible programming and a mission-driven nonprofit model focused on child welfare distinguish the center, though its 5:00 pm closing time—the earliest among featured options—may not accommodate families with standard 9-to-5 work schedules and commutes. Capacity is 48 children under CCLD license 483006341.
What sets it apart: Operating hours 7:00 AM - 5:00 PM. Subsidized programs available. New center noted as opening soon.
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