El Castillo Learning Center

• Critical AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
  Inspector's note: There was a caregiver providing care to children with a pending background check. This was corrected at inspection when the caregiver left the operation. Risk level: High. Corrected during the inspection.
• Non-critical Cots, Beds, Mats Labeled With Child's Name
  Inspector's note: The nap cots and nap mats were not labeled with a child's name or number. This was corrected at inspection when the they were labeled. Risk level: Medium. Corrected during the inspection.
• Critical Measurement of Use Zone for Slides - in Front of Access and on Sides
  Inspector's note: The use zone from the slide to the fence was 5 feet. This was corrected at inspection when the play equipment was moved to measure 6 feet to the fence. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected during the inspection.
• Critical Infant Handwashing - Raised to Sink
  Inspector's note: An infant was observed using only water when washing hands after a diaper change. This was corrected at inspection when the caregiver re-washed the infant hands with soap and water. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected during the inspection.

• Critical Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pre-Service Training
  Inspector's note: Observed 4 caregiver files out of 8 staff. One caregiver had 18 hours of training within the 24 hours. I spoke with the director regarding when training year starts for each employee. This was corrected when I went over the tarining years with the director. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected during the inspection.

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

• Critical Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Proper Depth Maintained
  Inspector's note: Observed the weed barrier under the swings were visable. causing a tripping hazard. There was not 6 inches of loose fill under the swings. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2024-12-27.
• Critical Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
  Inspector's note: Observed one caregiver caring for 6 children ages 4 months to 19 months old. Two children were taken to another classroomroom leaving the classroom in compliance. The classrooms specified age group was 12-17 months old and was only allowed 5 children with one caregvier. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2024-12-12.
• Critical Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
  Inspector's note: Observed the last fire inspection was completed October 2023. I spoke with the director about scheduling a new fire inspection and that fire inspections are due annually. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2025-01-13.

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

• Critical Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
  Inspector's note: The outdoor area was not checked for prior to children accessing the playground this morning. The outdoor area had small white spikey insects on the play equipment, small balloon rubber pieces on the ground. In one classroom, there was ceiling tiles missing. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2024-06-21.

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

• Critical Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity
  Inspector's note: During an inspection, the licensing representative came inside the operation and noticed a child in a classroom by themselves. The child was taken to the classroom teacher. I spoke to the caregiver about knowing where all the children are at all times. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2024-04-17.

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

• Critical Requirement of Gas Leak Inspection
  Inspector's note: There was no gas leak inspection available during the inpsection. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2023-12-14.
• Critical Written Operational Policies - Emergency Preparedness Plans
  Inspector's note: While reviewing the operational policy there was no emergency preparedness plan available. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2023-12-11.
• Critical Install CO Detection System-Number of CO Detection Devices
  Inspector's note: During the walk through there was no carbon detection system available. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2023-12-15.
• Non-critical Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical Activity
  Inspector's note: While reviewing the operational policy there was no promotion of indoor and outdoor play available. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2023-12-11.