El Castillo Learning Center

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.

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.

There was a caregiver providing care to children with a pending background check. This was corrected at inspection when the caregiver left the operation.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Observed the weed barrier under the swings were visable. causing a tripping hazard. There was not 6 inches of loose fill under the swings.

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.

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.

While reviewing the operational policy there was no emergency preparedness plan available.

During the walk through there was no carbon detection system available.

There was no gas leak inspection available during the inpsection.

While reviewing the operational policy there was no promotion of indoor and outdoor play available.