Does Catalyst Kids pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Catalyst Kids employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.3 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Catalyst Kids. This rating has improved by 1% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Catalyst Kids?

62% of Catalyst Kids employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Catalyst Kids 3.5 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.3 for culture and values and 3.1 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Catalyst Kids?

Teacher (30) , Associate Teacher (11) , Preschool Teacher (8) , Site Supervisor (8) , Assistant Teacher (7) , Field Staff (4) , Lead Teacher (4) , Master Teacher (3) , Teacher Assistant (3) , Teaching Assistant (3) , Administrative Assistant (2) , Assistant Site Supervisor (2) , Buyer (2) , Child Care Teacher (2) , Regional Recruiter (2)

What are the pros of working at Catalyst Kids according to real employee reviews?

"The staff are friendly and supportive." ((in 7 reviews)); "I got lucky because my coworkers were awesome." ((in 5 reviews)); "Met some great people in the teaching field whom I still talk to years later." ((in 5 reviews)); "They allow staffs to achieve free training." ((in 4 reviews)); "I thought Benefits were great." ((in 4 reviews))

What are the cons of working at Catalyst Kids according to real employee reviews?

"average pay low for all the position compared to industries." ((in 12 reviews)); "poor management, doesn't value anyone that isnt a manager" ((in 7 reviews)); "No one believed in masks and I risked my life coming to work every day trying to practice social distancing while the upper management never came to support us and got to work from home." ((in 6 reviews)); "heavy executive leadership on the org chart" ((in 3 reviews)); "Reason was at the time was a freeze on that so yeah I only got a 27 cent raise which was garbage." ((in 3 reviews))

What are employees saying about Catalyst Kids layoffs in 2026?

Explore Glassdoor’s employee reviews to understand what current and former employees are saying about Catalyst Kids layoffs and their outlook for job security at Catalyst Kids in 2026.

What are the top reviewed Catalyst Kids locations?

San Jose , Sacramento , Irvine , Davis , Elk Grove , Rocklin , Morgan Hill , Tracy , Anaheim , Orange , Tustin , Menifee , Antelope , Cupertino , Sunnyvale , Fort Campbell , Cleveland , Costa Mesa , Inglewood , Los Angeles , Santa Ana , Simi Valley , Redwood City , San Leandro , Santa Clara , Fairfield , Elk Grove Village

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Catalyst Kids

Catalyst Kids reviews

3.5

62% would recommend to a friend

(160 total reviews)

Susan Dumars

61% approve of CEO

47% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

3.7

Diversity & inclusion

3.5

Work/Life balance

3.3

Culture & values

3.3

Compensation and benefits

3.1

Career opportunities

2.8

Senior management

Catalyst Kids has an employee rating of 3.5 out of 5 stars, based on 160 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Catalyst Kids employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Education industry (3.7 stars).

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Reviews by job title

160 reviews

2.0

Mar 12, 2018

Teacher

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

The kids at the center made it more enjoyable

Cons

Management, Work load, Unrealistic Expecations

5.0

Mar 2, 2018

Preschool Teacher

Preschool teacher

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

I have been working with CDI CDC for 2 years now. It is the most rewarding job I have ever had! I love how the teachers have the freedom to decide and plan lessons based on the children interests (HIGH SCOPE/Reggio philosophy). The management is very supportive and is very flexible with your needs in term of work schedule, school, and preferences.

Cons

Low pay and not a lot of opportunity to grow. Many teachers I know have been working at the same position for more than 10 years!

5.0

Feb 15, 2018

Teacher

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Working with children under a philosophy that allows children to engage in activities to help them grow

Cons

There are no cons at this time

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