CASTLES PRESCHOOL
Data Freshness & Provenance
Inspection coverage
11 inspections on record
Active providers
License status: LICENSED
Last refreshed
April 3, 2026
Latest inspection
September 9, 2025
Provenance
California licensing inspections and DaycareCheck scoring
Quick Facts
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Updated April 3, 2026
- Provider
- CASTLES PRESCHOOL
- License number
- Not listed
- Location
- 55 JAN CT., Chico, CA 95928
- Status
- LICENSED
- Safety grade
- D (Below Average), score 61.5/100
- Inspection record
- 11 inspections, last inspected September 9, 2025
- Provenance
- Official state licensing inspections and DaycareCheck scoring. Last refreshed April 3, 2026.
Safety Scorecard
19
Total Violations
Sep 9, 2025
Last Inspection
64
Capacity
Complaint History
6 complaint investigations on record.
3
Substantiated
0
Inconclusive
6
Unsubstantiated
Violation Timeline
Violations by month over the last 3 years, colored by severity.
All Violations (19)
Type B citation from complaint investigation - potential risk if not corrected
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 meet his/her needs. This requirement was not be as evidenced by: Based on observations/interviews, the director did not ensure the personal rights of children in care in that 39 of 39 children in care (C1 – C39) did not wear face coverings while in the facility, as required by the Order of the State Public Health Officer (June 11, 2021), and an individual face covering exception did not apply. This is a potential health and safety risk to children in care.
(3) Prescription medications may be administered if all of the following conditions are met: (B) For each prescription medication, the licensee shall obtain, in writing, approval and instructions from the child's authorized representative for the administration of the medication to the child.
Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected
Type B citation from complaint investigation - potential risk if not corrected
101223 Personal Rights (a) The licensee shall ensure that each child is accorded the following personal rights: (2) To be accorded safe, healthful and comfortable accommodations, furnishings and equipment to meet his/her needs.
(a) 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, intimidation, ridicule, coercion, threat, mental abuse or other actions of a punitive nature including but not limited to: interference with functions of daily living including eating, sleeping or toileting; or withholding of shelter, clothing, medication or aids to physical functioning.
Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected
Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected
Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected
(a) 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, intimidation, ridicule, coercion, threat, mental abuse or other actions of a punitive nature including but not limited to: interference with functions of daily living including eating, sleeping or toileting; or withholding of shelter, clothing, medication or aids to physical functioning.
(g) Disinfectants, cleaning solutions, poisons and other items that could pose a danger if readily available to children shall be stored where inaccessible to children.
Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected
101223 Personal Rights (a) The licensee shall ensure that each child is accorded the following personal rights: (2) To be accorded safe, healthful and comfortable accommodations, furnishings and equipment to meet his/her needs.
101161 Limitations on Capacity (a) A licensee shall not operate a child care center beyond the conditions and limitations specified on the license, including the capacity limitation.
(g) Disinfectants, cleaning solutions, poisons and other items that could pose a danger if readily available to children shall be stored where inaccessible to children.
101161 Limitations on Capacity (a) A licensee shall not operate a child care center beyond the conditions and limitations specified on the license, including the capacity limitation.
Type B citation from complaint investigation - potential risk if not corrected
Type B citation from complaint investigation - potential risk if not corrected
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is CASTLES PRESCHOOL's safety grade?
CASTLES PRESCHOOL has a safety grade of D (Below Average) based on state inspection data. The composite score is 61.5 out of 100.
How many violations does CASTLES PRESCHOOL have?
CASTLES PRESCHOOL has 19 total violations on record, including 0 critical, 19 serious, and 0 minor.
When was CASTLES PRESCHOOL last inspected?
CASTLES PRESCHOOL was last inspected on September 9, 2025.
Has CASTLES PRESCHOOL had any complaints?
CASTLES PRESCHOOL has 6 complaint investigations on record, with 3 substantiated allegations, 0 inconclusive, and 6 unsubstantiated.