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Castles Preschool

55 JAN CT., CHICO, CA 95928Childery Rating: 3/5

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Quality Indicators

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  • Overall Quality
    3 / 5
  • Process Quality
    Not Available
  • Structural Quality
    3 / 5

Why this rating

This daycare earned 3 out of 5 stars overall. Structural quality reflects a 60% violation rate and a license in good standing. The structural rating also includes California's licensing baseline — what every licensed daycare in the state must meet. California caps infant ratios at 1:4, toddler ratios at 1:6, and preschool ratios at 1:12. Lead teachers must hold a High School Diploma. Annual training isn't required by the state. No objective process measures (e.g., state quality rating or national accreditation) are available for this daycare. The overall rating reflects structural features only.

Quality Recognitions & Accreditations

Accreditations
  • National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC)Not Accredited
  • National Accreditation Commission (NAC)Not Accredited
  • National Early Childhood Program Accreditation (NECPA)Not Accredited
  • National Association for Family Child Care (NAFCC)Not Accredited

Facility Info

Facility type
Child Care Center
Age groups served
Not Available
Licensed capacity
64
Teacher-child ratios & group sizesState Minimum Displayed
AgeMax ratioMax group
Infants1:4Not Regulated
Toddlers1:612
Preschool1:12Not Regulated

Teacher Credentials

Lead teacher credentialState Minimum Displayed
High School Diploma

Inspection History

6 Inspection Visits Since 2021 · 10 Findings
Most recent: Apr 28, 2026⤓ Download Inspection History Report (PDF)
10 Important

Across 6 inspections since 2021, the issues cited most often were Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (5), Children's Records & Files (2), and Parent Communication & Policies (1). None of the 10 findings were critical.

See All 6 Inspection Visits
  1. Apr 28, 20262 Findings2 Important
    • General Provisions and Definitions (b)Upon Admission of a Child Into a Drop-in Childcare Center, if the Medical Assessment Required by Department Regulations Is Not Available For…HSC 1596.799(b)

      Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in one child (C2) is missing their completed physician's report which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care. POC Due Date: 05/08/2026

    • Administration of Child Day Care Licensing (1) On or Before March 30, 2018, a Person Who, on January 1, 2018, Is a Licensed Child Day Care Provider, Administrator, or Employee Of…HSC 1596.8662(b)(1)

      Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in one out of six staff (S6) files is missing current mandated reporter certificate which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care. POC Due Date: 05/08/2026

  2. Sep 3, 20251 Finding1 Important
    • A Licensee Shall Not Operate a Childcare Center Beyond the Conditions and Limitations Specified on the License, Including the Capacity Limitation. This Requirement Was Not Met As…CCR 101161(a)

      (POC) due date, may result in a civil penalty assessment.

  3. Aug 12, 20251 Finding1 Important
    • The Licensee Shall Ensure That Each Child Is Accorded the Following Personal rights:(3) To Be Free From Corporal or Unusual Punishment, Infliction of Pain, Humiliation,…CCR 101223(a)(3)

      (POC) due date, may result in a civil penalty assessment.

  4. Apr 22, 20254 Findings4 Important
    • Personnel Requirements (2) Each Person Specified in (G) Above Shall Have a Health-screening Report Signed by the Person Performing the Screening. This Report Shall Indicate The…CCR 101216(g)(2)

      Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in one staff (S2) is missing her LIc 503 health screening which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care. POC Due Date: 05/02/2025

    • Personnel Records (A) The Licensee Shall Ensure That Personnel Records Are Maintained on the Licensee, Administrator and Each Employee. Each Personnel Record Shall Contain The…CCR 101217(a)(12)

      Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in one staff (S2) missing a negative TB test in their employee file which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care. POC Due Date: 05/02/2025

    • Buildings and Grounds (G) Disinfectants, Cleaning Solutions, Poisons and Other Items That Could Pose a Danger if Readily Available to Children Shall Be Stored Where Inaccessible…CCR 101238(g)(1)

      Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in a box of rodent repellent was found in a ziploc bag next to unbagged children's medications which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care. POC Due Date: 05/02/2025

    • General Provisions and Definitions (1) Commencing September 1, 2016, a Person Shall Not Be Employed or Volunteer at a Day Care Center if He or She Has Not Been Immunized Against…HSC 1596.7995(a)(1)

      Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in one staff is missing the TDAP vaccination which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care. POC Due Date: 05/02/2025

  5. Mar 10, 20251 Finding1 Important
    • (a)The Licensee Shall Provide Care and Supervision as Necessary to Meet the Children's Needs. (1) No Child(ren) Shall Be Left Without the Supervision of a Teacher at Any Time,…CCR 101229(a)(1)

      (POC) due date, may result in a civil penalty assessment.

  6. Dec 16, 20211 Finding1 Important
    • The Licensee Shall Ensure That Each Child Is Accorded the Following Personal Rights: To Be Accorded Safe, Healthful and Comfortable Accommodations, Furnishings and Equipment To…CCR 101223(a)(2)

      (POC) due date, may result in a civil penalty assessment.

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