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Castles Preschool (infant)

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 31% 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
14
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

4 Inspection Visits Since 2021 · 4 Findings
Most recent: Apr 6, 2026⤓ Download Inspection History Report (PDF)
4 Important

Across 4 inspections since 2021, the issues cited most often were Safe Sleep & SIDS Prevention (2), Children's Records & Files (1), and Parent Communication & Policies (1). None of the 4 findings were critical.

See All 4 Inspection Visits
  1. Apr 6, 20261 Finding1 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 (C6) out of six children's files reviewed missing a physician's report which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care. POC Due Date: 04/17/2026

  2. Mar 10, 20251 Finding1 Important
    • Limitations on Capacity 101161(a) A Licensee Shall Not Operate a Childcare Center Beyond the Conditions and Limitations Specified on the License, Including the Capacity…CCR 101161(a)

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

  3. Mar 14, 20241 Finding1 Important
    • Swings, Playpens and All Such Equipment and Furniture Shall Be Assembled or Installed According to the Manufacturer's Instructions, and Shall Be Maintained in Good Repair and Safe…CCR 101439(d)

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

  4. Jun 25, 20211 Finding1 Important
    • A Crib or Portable-crib Meeting United States Consumer Product Safety Commission Safety Standards Shall Be Provided for Each Infant Who Is Unable to Climb Out of a Crib. This…CCR 101439.1(b)

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

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