This place is a gem for parents. We've been coming for years now. Clean and friendly. Well run…read moreprogram. My kids enjoy it.

This place deserves to be shut down pending an investigation into their practices. They neglected…read moreto give my kid ONE SIP of water or ANY FOOD for the entirety of the day in their care. AND LIED ABOUT IT IN THEIR DAILY REPORT. This is a fact- his water bottle was completely full, and the multiple meals and snacks I packed him were untouched and intact- not one piece was taken out to support any claim that it was "offered to him." When I picked him up he was frantically screaming for "nana" and consumed so much food and water in such a short period that it made him sick. What's worse? They lied about it in their daily report. My concerns and complaints have not been taken seriously, either. I also URGE PARENTS especially those with kids who cannot speak for themselves, to closely monitor your children because if they're intentionally starving kids and lying about it- I wouldn't put much else passed them. I have other complaints about this place but this takes the cake. Absolutely despicable.

I absolutely love the team here at Catalyst Kids Hicks Canyon. Our son has had the best time here…read more The teachers are super communicative and super sweet. We love Ms. Susie, Ms. Melissa, Ms. Raya, Ms. Kimberly, and the site director Ms. Natalie! They are all FANTASTIC! My son always wants to stay longer because he has such a blast. Additionally, the snacks are great- super healthy! I totally trust the Catalyst Kids team here to take amazing care of my child and highly recommend! Thank you, Catalyst Kids Hicks Canyon for providing the best care full of love and joy for the kids!

This is a great place for after school day care. The people here are very caring, and the create…read morea safe and enjoyable environment for children. My two kids went here after school for a couple of years, and they had a great experience. The leaders help with homework, and they also prepare many arts and crafts for the children to enjoy.

We absolutely love CREEKERS. Ellen, the founder, is fantastic -- warm, hands-on, and clearly…read morededicated to creating a safe and fun space for kids. We've been part of the CREEKERS Club during the school year and summer, and our child always looks forward to going. The instructors are great -- they know the kids by name, they're attentive, and they're always nearby, keeping an eye on things while staying involved. Whether it's indoor games, arts and crafts, or outdoor play like kickball, handball, jump rope, or their own custom CREEKERS-style games, there's always something active and engaging happening. I asked my child what she thinks of the instructors, and she had nothing but good things to say. And we've even met other parents who were part of CREEKERS nearly 30 years ago -- that kind of loyalty says a lot about the program and the people behind it. Huge thanks to Ellen and the entire CREEKERS team. You've built something special, and we're grateful to be part of it.

We are so grateful for the time our sons spent at Creekers in the early 2000s! The experience was…read moretruly unforgettable, filled with adventures, laughter, and memories that will last a lifetime. The staff was incredibly caring, fostering not only a safe environment but also instilling valuable life lessons in our boys. They nurtured their behavior, character, and love for learning in such a positive way. Our sons will always carry the lessons and joy they experienced at Creekers. Thank you to everyone who made this such an amazing place for them! We're now in Arizona where I still meet families from Irvine that want to purchase a home here in AZ. Some actually had kids that attended Creekers. Small world. Elen and big Ben...the BEST! Thanks again.

We lucked out on a home based daycare with our first child. So when we found out that she was…read moreclosing her business. When we found out we were pregnant with our second, we wanted the same type of care our first daycare provided. We looked at home based daycare but we could not find any that met our standards. We begrudgingly looked at daycare centers thinking they can never really do the job as well as our first daycare. Here are the criteria we were looking for: - have happy, clean babies and children in their care - have happy teachers - clean and bright facility with separate sleeping/play area - caring but firm teachers/caregivers - provide great communication with parents With those criteria in mind, we visited several centers. Some locations met a few of them, but not all until we visited Westpark Kindercare. On our tour, we met Valerie, the Director and Juliann (Assistant Director). We visited the infant rooms. There's Infant room A and B which is connected by a door with a baby gate. Both rooms were bright and clean. The babies were also clean and they looked happy playing. Now, our daughter is 1 year old and is transitioning to the toddler room. The teachers have done a wonderful job helping her become the "big girl". They really do care about our kids like their own. And I really appreciate that.

I toured several kindercare locations nearby & this location stood out so much. The moment you…read moreenter, it smells fresh & clean, calm music was playing, there's a coffee station for parents, every staff member was smiling and greeted me with a "good morning" & the director was so kind and welcoming, showed us around the entire facility. I noticed there were hand sanitizers placed around the facility as well. I haven't felt comfortable bringing my son to a daycare until now. It appears clean, the staff and kids seem really happy and their ratio is appropriate which seems safe as well. I'm looking forward to enrolling my son here.

IF you look any good review is from years ago.. No one has left a positive review for this awful…read moreexcuse of a center. Since CDC became Catalyst kids two years ago i think this place has gone down hill. The teenager down the road could engage better and spend quality time. IT is a shame my kids have been coming here for 8 years and I am DONE. Thank God. Anything good about this center is gone - nice teachers gone, positivity gone, no one talks to you so imagine what the kids are getting, no recaps the day or what you child did. They never take home any projects or activities nothing.. what ate they doing. Kids are on electronics no parent/teacher or teacher/ child interaction. They should be shut down. the director here is a joke I have heard her talk about myself and other parents over a walkie talkie to her team so no wonder everyone is rude, unengaged, disinterested and lazy it starts from the top. I caught her in a lie and she did call to apologize about the issue but she is the biggest problem here. She only talks about money money money. She sets the tone and clearly it is not one about customer service or care or even a passion for working with children. I even reported it to the district level not sure they cared either. absolutely pathetic. someone from the district should check this place out. The kids are getting nothing. the leave a QR code outside for parents so no one goes inside to see the utter lack of involvement. I miss the days of binders full of projects and notes telling you what you kids did or learnt. The old center did family days, or invited you in, talk to you, The kid had clubs, my kids started sports teams, businesses , competitions all sorts of creativity was encouraged. Now the only information sent out if for payment lol what a joke. The director never leaves her desk never comes out to say hello. Her lazy minions look like they hate kids. The way they talk to the kids is sad and they look right past parents. Save you money go to the boys and girls club, a neighborhood sitter, or christian or catholic on site day care. YOUR KIDS DESERVE BETTER. What a sad and pathetic end to my 8 year here. I am active in my children's schools, coach community sports and volunteer I will continue to share my shock at what a sad and pathetic excuse of a center this is to all who will listen. Kids need kindness, attention, involvement, creativity, smiles, interest, this place has none of it and it is not free so what are you guys doing there - get out for you kids sake. Shame on Catalyst kids for allowing this. Even the teachers complained during covid that they never did the required school work or home work. Teachers constantly complained about them. The good staff have left this place and it is left with lazy people who clearly hate kids and have no interest in them. I would attach pictures but we are not allowed in the center at all and are kept outside - so nothing to take a picture of but parents / kids/ staff all separate and no connection. They are the equivalent of taking your kids to a family member in an emergency who does not like kids but has to keep them safe with the least amount of engagement and they do the very bare minimum. Kids deserve so much more.

Both my kids attended the Tustin Ranch CDC summer camp last year after I wanted a change from the…read moreYMCA. I was hesitant in the beginning because of the pricing difference but I'm so glad they went. The kids had a blast and didn't mind having to go to camp at all. My older daughter, 8 at the time, attended the Adventure Camp and they were off campus all summer doing activities, she absolutely loved that she got to do activities without her younger brother! My younger son, who was 6, attended the Activity Camp and he had a blast as well, no tears to go from him. Ms. Claudia and Ms. Laura were such a pleasure to work with and the program itself was amazing. I really like the way they decorate the portables to have a homey feel for the kiddos. I also like how they group the kids by age so that they are around their peers and not all clumped in one room. We are signing up again this year and the kids can't wait to go.

My son goes here and he really loves it! We first started with the toddler class, and his teacher…read morehelped with potty training, which honestly made our life so much easier. We really appreciate that. Now he is in the 3-year-old class with Ms. Gaby, and he loves her so much. Sometimes when I pick him up on Friday, he gets upset because he knows he won't see his teacher and friends the next day. He always wants to say bye and give everyone a hug before leaving. I'm actually really impressed with how much he has learned here at only 3 years old. They teach math, letters, shapes, even Spanish. He knows the continents and the eight planets now, which I definitely didn't expect him to learn at this age. They also provide two snacks and lunch every day, which is a lifesaver for us. All the teachers and staff have been so nice and caring. We've had a really good experience here and I would definitely recommend this place to other parents!

My son has been going here since 2.5 years old and he's now 6. He loves all the teachers and the…read moreschool staff, it's been an amazing experience for him.

My son loves his Catalyst teachers! They are super nice and kind! We are very happy with them! They…read moretruly care about children!

A very safe, fun and clean place for kids. Staff is very attentive and always available for…read morequestions. Staff really loves what they do, it shows in their well planned activities and how content the kids are. I recommend this center highly to any parent who is choosy like me!

My daughter had a wonderful experience at Spectrum Portola Springs!!…read moreThe staff is so friendly, they know and acknowledge everyone by name, with a smile. They were always helpful and responsive anytime I had questions or concerns. Jaimee and Michelle are on top of everything and are always ready to support their students and families. The children seem happy and comfortable in their environments, the classrooms felt harmonious, with supportive adults at the helm. The teachers that I observed had a warm, personal rapport with not just their own students, but all of the students at the school. I heard teachers and staff I had never met greeting my daughter most days at pick up/drop off. The space is beautiful and modern with a lovely play area and an added bonus of having big community park directly adjacent. I would highly recommend this school to anyone looking for a safe, supportive education community for their kids!

The director is full of BS. They tell you wait time is about one year to one year and half. But…read moresome rich people can get in within 3 months, some families can take forever. They lost our profile and my friend's kid's profile as well. If you heard some private schools pick students based on their home address and parents' occupation. I think this daycare does the same thing. It's not a fair wait for everyone at all and I doubt they treat every kid the same.