Nature and Nurture School, Redwood City, CA 94061, US

HistoryCDC is now Catalyst Kids, as of August 2020. Catalyst Kids (formerly Child Development Centers (CDC)) was founded in 1984 to provide learning materials and services to both state subsidized and private child care centers. This business quickly expanded to become the preschool and school age programs we operate today. In addition to providing infant/toddler and preschool programs, our after school programs on elementary campuses expanded dynamically in the late 80s and early 90s. Catalyst Kids operates 155 centers throughout the State of California, serving over 20,000 children. We partner with thirty-four school districts to provide before and after school programs, preschool and camps. Our centers are licensed by the California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division, the agency charged with health and safety reviews of child care centers. Headquartered in Morgan Hill, Catalyst Kids has regional offices in Morgan Hill, Sacramento, Irvine and Oxnard, CASpecialtiesCDC is now Catalyst Kids, as of August 2020. Before and After School Programs for School Age Children: Catalyst Kids surrounds children with enriched environments that challenge and inspire them to develop a love of learning and exploration. Our licensed school age programs include homework support, academic enrichment activities, and fun clubs that include STEM, creative arts and healthy habits. They are lead by diverse, knowledgeable and committed staff enhanced by specialists and volunteers. We offer year-round programs by providing fun and engaging camps. Full day camps are provided during major holiday weeks and school break weeks throughout the year.Preschool Catalyst Kids preschool programs develop and grow school readiness skills leading to success in school and beyond. Our licensed program include a comprehensive, research-based curricula for literacy, language arts and mathematics that aligns with the state content standards. We have a consistent daily routine, classrooms rich in materials that invite children to actively explore and transitional activities that support the move to Kindergarten.