I can go on forever how much I love this facility & the girls there! Ms. Amanda, Ms. Natalie, and Ms. Silvia have been a staple in my kids elementary years helping them academically and creating long lasting memories! My two oldest have moved on to middle school but always love coming back to pop in and say hi to the ladies when picking up their brother. We will miss catalyst when my son moves up to middle school this summer but are already looking forward to when I can enroll my youngest in their preschool program! PROS: -Safe & Reliable -Healthy snacks -Fun indoor & outdoor activities -Great communication -Care available during holiday breaks -Affordable -Parent/Family involvement opportunities -Holiday/Birthday celebrations CONS: -You & your kids greatly miss the girls when they graduate out! read more

I highly recommended this preschool and afterschool program!! Both my little ones attended preschool here and I had nothing but good experiences with this facility. The staff are so attentive and professional. I always felt I could go to them with any questions that I had. I truly feel that sending them here for preschool gave them a great foundation for when they started TK and Kindergarten. Both of them are now in 1st and 3rd grade attending the after school program here. I love their after school program because they get their homework completed and also still do fun activities. I know when I leave my kids here they are safe and taken care of!! And the best part is: THE KIDS LOVE IT HERE!! Thank you Ms. Amanda, Ms. Natalee, Ms. Crystal, and Ms. Sylvia for running such an amazing program! read more

Love the Staff at the Catalyst. Ms.Silvia, Ms.Amanada, Ms,Natalie and Ms.Crystal are all very professional and polite and really helpful with any question or request that you may have. I highly Recommend this preschool both my little ones attend the catalyst one is in preschool and the other in 1st grade but is still at the catalyst for before and after school. My kids love the program so much that they never want to go home when it's time for pick up. I love that there is a place like Catalyst and the staff that they have that I never have to worry that my kids are in the best hands. read more

My son attended Catalyst Kids for 2 years in Riverside, and we have all wonderful memories! From registration with Ms. Silvia who made the process so easy and answered all my questions to the teachers who were always so attentive and professional with the kids. I can't say enough great things about the teachers, my son still enjoys visiting them because he misses them. The curriculum is designed to get them ready for Kindergarten and very hands on. They have monthly updates on how our child was progressing and where he needed more attention. It's very clean and have tons of indoor and outdoor activities for the children. My son truly loved all his teachers and learned so much! We would definitely recommend it! read more

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Best decision I've made for my girls to start early learning. The staff is absolutely amazing and I'm grateful that my girls love all of them so much. My 3 year old is in the day time preschool and my kindergartener goes to them before and after school. They are amazing especially miss Amanda. read more

I highly recommend this preschool and child care program. Two of my children have attended this school for preschool, and not only did they grow and learn so much! But I also felt that they were in the best care and in great hands with their teachers, Ms. Amanda, Ms. Natalee, and Ms. Crystal. They are so great with the children. The director Ms. Sylvia is also extremely helpful, and helped us register very smoothly with no problems. Unfortunately I've had problems at a different preschool and when I switched my daughter to this preschool we felt so much peace and knew she was going to be safe here and learn so much all while having fun! Highly recommend this program for your children. read more

My son is in kindergarten and attends the before/after school program and he absolutely ADORES this place. I wish I start him sooner. The teachers, Ms. Silvia, Ms. Amanda, Ms. Natalie, & Ms. Kristal, are the Best!!! I was a preschool teacher myself for several years and they are the most patient and passionate teachers I have ever met. My son looks forward to going to Catalyst; he would rather get dropped off at Catalyst on my Fridays off than me dropping him off at school (sad for me because I enjoy having that quality time with him before school start) lol. I highly recommend this center, I LOVE it and know 100% that my son is in great hands. read more

I highly recommended Catalyst Kids Ben Franklin location, this childcare, preschool and after-school program is amazing. The director Ms. Sylvia is very professional, respectful and helpful but most of all a great human being, she is there for all of us; she made the registration and re-certification process very smoothly. Both of my kids attended preschool here and we all have amazing memories, the teachers Ms. Amanda, Ms. Natalee and Ms. Crystal gave them an extraordinary foundation for kindergarten. My son is already in Middle School and once in a while he likes to stop by the center to say hi to all the staff. My daughter is in 4th grade attending the after-school program here at Catalyst Kids, she just LOVES this place. I know that my daughter could not be in a better place, here they take care of her with love, they help her with her homework but above of all they make her feel that this is her home too. Thank you to all the staff at Catalyst Kids Ben Franklin highly recommend this center. read more

Very professional and accommodating management and staff! I needed a place for my child after school that did not require him to travel outside of the school campus. The CDC is located right on the campus of Franklin Elementary, which assures me that my son is not too far away. The manager, Christian, is a very kind and responsible person who is always physically there or available via e-mail or phone to assist or answer questions. I would highly recommend CDC for anyone who needs consistent after school care for your children! read more

Tremendously professional and friendly staff . Nothing but amazing things to say about this location. Highly recommended read more

This is my daughters second year AND my sons first attending the Ben Franklin CDC. I've had no issues since day one and they really seem to care about the children's safety and environment, which means a lot to me. I highly recommend this child care faculty for after school care. read more

This is my daughters fourth year attending CDC at Benjamin Franklin elementary and WE love the after school program. The staff is very professional and helpful. my daughter is assisted with homework, provided with healthy snacks, given a structured after school care that allows her to excel in her school work and enjoy fun with friends. CDC is awesome !! read more