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El Castillo Learning Center

Licensed Center · Somerville, Burleson County, TX · Operation No. 1788932

El Castillo Learning Center holds a Full Permit issued July 12, 2024. In the state's 60-month public window it has 11 inspections on record with 14 cited deficiencies. The records below are republished verbatim from the Texas HHSC database.

License details
License status
Full Permit
Issued
July 12, 2024
Operation type
Licensed Center
Total capacity
41 children
Ages served
Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Address
101 Fojt St, Somerville, TX 77879
The 60-month record
11
Inspections
0
Assessments
0
Self reports
14
Deficiencies
Deficiencies by the agency's own weight: High 4 · Medium High 8 · Medium 2 · Medium Low 0 · Low 0. These are the state's precomputed counts, republished as-is.
Inspection history
DateActivityDeficiencies cited
May 6, 2026 Inspection 4
May 27, 2025 Inspection 1
Dec 18, 2024 Inspection 0
Dec 12, 2024 Inspection 3
Jul 1, 2024 Inspection 0
Jun 14, 2024 Inspection 1
Apr 23, 2024 Inspection 0
Apr 17, 2024 Inspection 1
Mar 21, 2024 Inspection 0
Dec 20, 2023 Inspection 0
Dec 4, 2023 Inspection 4
Deficiency records
May 6, 2026 Standard § 746.3421(b) - Infant Handwashing - Raised to Sink
Medium High
Verbatim from the agency record
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.
Corrected: May 6, 2026
May 6, 2026 Standard § 745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
High
Verbatim from the agency record
There was a caregiver providing care to children with a pending background check. This was corrected at inspection when the caregiver left the operation.
Corrected: May 6, 2026
May 6, 2026 Standard § 746.4805(a) - Measurement of Use Zone for Slides - in Front of Access and on Sides
Medium High
Verbatim from the agency record
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.
Corrected: May 6, 2026
May 6, 2026 Standard § 746.4503(b) - Cots, Beds, Mats Labeled With Child's Name
Medium
Verbatim from the agency record
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.
Corrected: May 6, 2026
May 27, 2025 Standard § 746.1301(a)(2)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pre-Service Training
Medium High
Verbatim from the agency record
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.
Corrected: May 27, 2025
December 12, 2024 Standard § 746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
Medium High
Verbatim from the agency record
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.
Corrected: December 12, 2024
December 12, 2024 Standard § 746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
High
Verbatim from the agency record
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.
Corrected: January 13, 2025
December 12, 2024 Standard § 746.4907(d) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Proper Depth Maintained
Medium High
Verbatim from the agency record
Observed the weed barrier under the swings were visable. causing a tripping hazard. There was not 6 inches of loose fill under the swings.
Corrected: December 27, 2024
June 14, 2024 Standard § 746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
Medium High
Verbatim from the agency record
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.
Corrected: June 21, 2024
April 17, 2024 Standard § 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
High
Verbatim from the agency record
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.
Corrected: April 17, 2024
December 4, 2023 Standard § 746.501(a)(18) - Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical Activity
Medium
Verbatim from the agency record
While reviewing the operational policy there was no promotion of indoor and outdoor play available.
Corrected: December 11, 2023
December 4, 2023 Standard § 746.5401 - Requirement of Gas Leak Inspection
Medium High
Verbatim from the agency record
There was no gas leak inspection available during the inpsection.
Corrected: December 14, 2023
December 4, 2023 Standard § 746.5535(a) - Install CO Detection System-Number of CO Detection Devices
Medium High
Verbatim from the agency record
During the walk through there was no carbon detection system available.
Corrected: December 15, 2023
December 4, 2023 Standard § 746.501(a)(24) - Written Operational Policies - Emergency Preparedness Plans
High
Verbatim from the agency record
While reviewing the operational policy there was no emergency preparedness plan available.
Corrected: December 11, 2023
About these records

These records come from the Texas Health and Human Services Commission database and cover the state's 60-month public window. Records synced from the agency on August 29, 2026. They reflect the agency's database as of that date; recent inspections may not appear yet, so verify current status with the agency or on the official record ↗. Facility operators can request a review through our corrections process.

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