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El Castillo Learning Center

Child care center · 101 FOJT ST, Somerville, TX 77879 · License 1788932

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Poor

Capacity 41. InfantToddlerPre-KindergartenSchool Accepts subsidy

Violation history (112)

SeverityDateStandard / narrativeCorrected
4 746.3421(b) - Infant Handwashing - Raised to Sink
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.
Yes
4 746.5401 - Requirement of Gas Leak Inspection
There was no gas leak inspection available during the inpsection.
4 746.1301(a)(2)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pre-Service Training
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.
Yes
5 745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
There was a caregiver providing care to children with a pending background check. This was corrected at inspection when the caregiver left the operation.
Yes
5 746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
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.
4 746.5535(a) - Install CO Detection System-Number of CO Detection Devices
During the walk through there was no carbon detection system available.
4 746.4805(a) - Measurement of Use Zone for Slides - in Front of Access and on Sides
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.
Yes
3 746.4503(b) - Cots, Beds, Mats Labeled With Child's Name
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.
Yes
3 746.501(a)(18) - Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical Activity
While reviewing the operational policy there was no promotion of indoor and outdoor play available.
5 746.501(a)(24) - Written Operational Policies - Emergency Preparedness Plans
While reviewing the operational policy there was no emergency preparedness plan available.
4 746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
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.
4 746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
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.
5 746.1205(a)(4) - Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity
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.
4 746.4907(d) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Proper Depth Maintained
Observed the weed barrier under the swings were visable. causing a tripping hazard. There was not 6 inches of loose fill under the swings.
4 746.5401 - Requirement of Gas Leak Inspection
There was no gas leak inspection available during the inpsection.
4 746.5535(a) - Install CO Detection System-Number of CO Detection Devices
During the walk through there was no carbon detection system available.
4 746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
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.
4 746.3421(b) - Infant Handwashing - Raised to Sink
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.
Yes
5 746.1205(a)(4) - Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity
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.
5 745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
There was a caregiver providing care to children with a pending background check. This was corrected at inspection when the caregiver left the operation.
Yes
5 746.501(a)(24) - Written Operational Policies - Emergency Preparedness Plans
While reviewing the operational policy there was no emergency preparedness plan available.
3 746.4503(b) - Cots, Beds, Mats Labeled With Child's Name
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.
Yes
4 746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
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.
4 746.4805(a) - Measurement of Use Zone for Slides - in Front of Access and on Sides
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.
Yes
4 746.1301(a)(2)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pre-Service Training
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.
Yes
3 746.501(a)(18) - Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical Activity
While reviewing the operational policy there was no promotion of indoor and outdoor play available.
5 746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
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.
4 746.4907(d) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Proper Depth Maintained
Observed the weed barrier under the swings were visable. causing a tripping hazard. There was not 6 inches of loose fill under the swings.
3 746.501(a)(18) - Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical Activity
While reviewing the operational policy there was no promotion of indoor and outdoor play available.
4 746.5535(a) - Install CO Detection System-Number of CO Detection Devices
During the walk through there was no carbon detection system available.
3 746.4503(b) - Cots, Beds, Mats Labeled With Child's Name
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.
Yes
5 746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
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.
5 746.1205(a)(4) - Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity
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.
4 746.5401 - Requirement of Gas Leak Inspection
There was no gas leak inspection available during the inpsection.
4 746.1301(a)(2)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pre-Service Training
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.
Yes
5 745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
There was a caregiver providing care to children with a pending background check. This was corrected at inspection when the caregiver left the operation.
Yes
4 746.3421(b) - Infant Handwashing - Raised to Sink
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.
Yes
5 746.501(a)(24) - Written Operational Policies - Emergency Preparedness Plans
While reviewing the operational policy there was no emergency preparedness plan available.
4 746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
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.
4 746.4907(d) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Proper Depth Maintained
Observed the weed barrier under the swings were visable. causing a tripping hazard. There was not 6 inches of loose fill under the swings.
4 746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
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.
4 746.4805(a) - Measurement of Use Zone for Slides - in Front of Access and on Sides
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.
Yes
5 746.501(a)(24) - Written Operational Policies - Emergency Preparedness Plans
While reviewing the operational policy there was no emergency preparedness plan available.
4 746.1301(a)(2)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pre-Service Training
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.
Yes
5 746.1205(a)(4) - Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity
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.
4 746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
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.
3 746.4503(b) - Cots, Beds, Mats Labeled With Child's Name
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.
Yes
4 746.4805(a) - Measurement of Use Zone for Slides - in Front of Access and on Sides
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.
Yes
4 746.5401 - Requirement of Gas Leak Inspection
There was no gas leak inspection available during the inpsection.
4 746.3421(b) - Infant Handwashing - Raised to Sink
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.
Yes
4 746.4907(d) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Proper Depth Maintained
Observed the weed barrier under the swings were visable. causing a tripping hazard. There was not 6 inches of loose fill under the swings.
5 745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
There was a caregiver providing care to children with a pending background check. This was corrected at inspection when the caregiver left the operation.
Yes
4 746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
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.
3 746.501(a)(18) - Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical Activity
While reviewing the operational policy there was no promotion of indoor and outdoor play available.
5 746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
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.
4 746.5535(a) - Install CO Detection System-Number of CO Detection Devices
During the walk through there was no carbon detection system available.
5 746.1205(a)(4) - Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity
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.
4 746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
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.
4 746.1301(a)(2)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pre-Service Training
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.
Yes
5 746.501(a)(24) - Written Operational Policies - Emergency Preparedness Plans
While reviewing the operational policy there was no emergency preparedness plan available.
4 746.4907(d) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Proper Depth Maintained
Observed the weed barrier under the swings were visable. causing a tripping hazard. There was not 6 inches of loose fill under the swings.
3 746.501(a)(18) - Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical Activity
While reviewing the operational policy there was no promotion of indoor and outdoor play available.
4 746.4805(a) - Measurement of Use Zone for Slides - in Front of Access and on Sides
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.
Yes
5 746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
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.
4 746.3421(b) - Infant Handwashing - Raised to Sink
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.
Yes
4 746.5401 - Requirement of Gas Leak Inspection
There was no gas leak inspection available during the inpsection.
4 746.5535(a) - Install CO Detection System-Number of CO Detection Devices
During the walk through there was no carbon detection system available.
3 746.4503(b) - Cots, Beds, Mats Labeled With Child's Name
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.
Yes
4 746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
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.
5 745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
There was a caregiver providing care to children with a pending background check. This was corrected at inspection when the caregiver left the operation.
Yes
4 746.3421(b) - Infant Handwashing - Raised to Sink
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.
Yes
5 746.501(a)(24) - Written Operational Policies - Emergency Preparedness Plans
While reviewing the operational policy there was no emergency preparedness plan available.
4 746.4805(a) - Measurement of Use Zone for Slides - in Front of Access and on Sides
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.
Yes
5 746.1205(a)(4) - Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity
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.
5 746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
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.
4 746.1301(a)(2)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pre-Service Training
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.
Yes
4 746.5401 - Requirement of Gas Leak Inspection
There was no gas leak inspection available during the inpsection.
5 745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
There was a caregiver providing care to children with a pending background check. This was corrected at inspection when the caregiver left the operation.
Yes
4 746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
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.
4 746.5535(a) - Install CO Detection System-Number of CO Detection Devices
During the walk through there was no carbon detection system available.
3 746.501(a)(18) - Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical Activity
While reviewing the operational policy there was no promotion of indoor and outdoor play available.
4 746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
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.
4 746.4907(d) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Proper Depth Maintained
Observed the weed barrier under the swings were visable. causing a tripping hazard. There was not 6 inches of loose fill under the swings.
3 746.4503(b) - Cots, Beds, Mats Labeled With Child's Name
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.
Yes
4 746.1301(a)(2)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pre-Service Training
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.
Yes
3 746.501(a)(18) - Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical Activity
While reviewing the operational policy there was no promotion of indoor and outdoor play available.
4 746.3421(b) - Infant Handwashing - Raised to Sink
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.
Yes
4 746.4805(a) - Measurement of Use Zone for Slides - in Front of Access and on Sides
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.
Yes
4 746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
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.
5 746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
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.
5 746.1205(a)(4) - Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity
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.
3 746.4503(b) - Cots, Beds, Mats Labeled With Child's Name
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.
Yes
4 746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
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.
4 746.5535(a) - Install CO Detection System-Number of CO Detection Devices
During the walk through there was no carbon detection system available.
4 746.5401 - Requirement of Gas Leak Inspection
There was no gas leak inspection available during the inpsection.
5 745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
There was a caregiver providing care to children with a pending background check. This was corrected at inspection when the caregiver left the operation.
Yes
5 746.501(a)(24) - Written Operational Policies - Emergency Preparedness Plans
While reviewing the operational policy there was no emergency preparedness plan available.
4 746.4907(d) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Proper Depth Maintained
Observed the weed barrier under the swings were visable. causing a tripping hazard. There was not 6 inches of loose fill under the swings.
4 746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
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.
4 746.5535(a) - Install CO Detection System-Number of CO Detection Devices
During the walk through there was no carbon detection system available.

Severity 5 = most serious. Source: official state record.

Inspections (48)

48 inspection record(s) on file from TX-HHSC.

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