El Castillo Learning Center

101 FOJT ST, Somerville, TX 77879 · Burleson County

28cited violations

8serious

22inspections & investigations

0enforcement actions

Program

Type: Licensed center
Licensed capacity: 41
Ages: Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Hours: 07:00 AM-06:00 PM
Director / administrator: Norma Lopez
Phone: (979) 315-5400
Regulated since: Jul 12, 2024
HHSC IDs: Operation 1465547 · number 1788932
Official record: HHSC Child Care Search

Violations by category

Cleanliness & sanitation 2
Supervision & ratios 8
Safety & premises 8
Staff background & training 4
Other 6

Year by year

Year	Violations	Serious	Main categories
2026	8	2	Cleanliness & sanitation (2), Safety & premises (2), Staff background & training (2), Other (2)
2025	2	0	Staff background & training (2)
2024	10	4	Supervision & ratios (4), Safety & premises (6)
2023	8	2	Supervision & ratios (4), Other (4)

Inspections, investigations & assessments

May 6, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Staff background & training Serious
  There was a caregiver providing care to children with a pending background check. This was corrected at inspection when the caregiver left the operation.
  
  HHSC 745.641 — AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
  
  HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2026-05-06.
- Cleanliness & sanitation
  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.
  
  HHSC 746.3421(b) — Infant Handwashing - Raised to Sink
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2026-05-06.
- Other
  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.
  
  HHSC 746.4503(b) — Cots, Beds, Mats Labeled With Child's Name
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2026-05-06.
- Safety & premises
  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.
  
  HHSC 746.4805(a) — Measurement of Use Zone for Slides - in Front of Access and on Sides
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2026-05-06.
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May 6, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Staff background & training Serious
  There was a caregiver providing care to children with a pending background check. This was corrected at inspection when the caregiver left the operation.
  
  HHSC 745.641 — AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
  
  HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2026-05-06.
- Cleanliness & sanitation
  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.
  
  HHSC 746.3421(b) — Infant Handwashing - Raised to Sink
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2026-05-06.
- Other
  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.
  
  HHSC 746.4503(b) — Cots, Beds, Mats Labeled With Child's Name
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2026-05-06.
- Safety & premises
  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.
  
  HHSC 746.4805(a) — Measurement of Use Zone for Slides - in Front of Access and on Sides
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2026-05-06.
HHSC inspection history
May 27, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Staff background & 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.
  
  HHSC 746.1301(a)(2)(A) — Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pre-Service Training
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2025-05-27.
HHSC inspection history
May 27, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Staff background & 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.
  
  HHSC 746.1301(a)(2)(A) — Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pre-Service Training
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2025-05-27.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Dec 18, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Dec 18, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history
Dec 12, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Supervision & ratios
  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.
  
  HHSC 746.1601 — Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-12-12. Correction verified 2024-12-18.
- Safety & premises
  Observed the weed barrier under the swings were visable. causing a tripping hazard. There was not 6 inches of loose fill under the swings.
  
  HHSC 746.4907(d) — Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Proper Depth Maintained
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-12-27. Correction verified 2024-12-18.
- Safety & premises Serious
  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.
  
  HHSC 746.5101(a) — Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
  
  HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-01-13. Correction verified 2025-01-14.
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Dec 12, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Supervision & ratios
  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.
  
  HHSC 746.1601 — Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-12-12. Correction verified 2024-12-18.
- Safety & premises
  Observed the weed barrier under the swings were visable. causing a tripping hazard. There was not 6 inches of loose fill under the swings.
  
  HHSC 746.4907(d) — Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Proper Depth Maintained
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-12-27. Correction verified 2024-12-18.
- Safety & premises Serious
  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.
  
  HHSC 746.5101(a) — Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
  
  HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-01-13. Correction verified 2025-01-14.
HHSC inspection history
Jul 1, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Jul 1, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history
Jun 14, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Safety & premises
  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.
  
  HHSC 746.3407 — Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-06-21. Correction verified 2024-07-01.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Jun 14, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Safety & premises
  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.
  
  HHSC 746.3407 — Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-06-21. Correction verified 2024-07-01.
HHSC inspection history
Apr 23, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history
Apr 23, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Apr 17, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Supervision & ratios Serious
  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.
  
  HHSC 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
  
  HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-04-17. Correction verified 2024-04-23.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Apr 17, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Supervision & ratios Serious
  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.
  
  HHSC 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
  
  HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-04-17. Correction verified 2024-04-23.
HHSC inspection history
Mar 21, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Mar 21, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history
Dec 20, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history
Dec 20, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Dec 4, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Supervision & ratios
  While reviewing the operational policy there was no promotion of indoor and outdoor play available.
  
  HHSC 746.501(a)(18) — Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical Activity
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-12-11. Correction verified 2023-12-05.
- Supervision & ratios Serious
  While reviewing the operational policy there was no emergency preparedness plan available.
  
  HHSC 746.501(a)(24) — Written Operational Policies - Emergency Preparedness Plans
  
  HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-12-11. Correction verified 2023-12-20.
- Other
  There was no gas leak inspection available during the inpsection.
  
  HHSC 746.5401 — Requirement of Gas Leak Inspection
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-12-14. Correction verified 2023-12-20.
- Other
  During the walk through there was no carbon detection system available.
  
  HHSC 746.5535(a) — Install CO Detection System-Number of CO Detection Devices
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-12-15. Correction verified 2023-12-20.
HHSC inspection history
Dec 4, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Supervision & ratios
  While reviewing the operational policy there was no promotion of indoor and outdoor play available.
  
  HHSC 746.501(a)(18) — Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical Activity
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-12-11. Correction verified 2023-12-05.
- Supervision & ratios Serious
  While reviewing the operational policy there was no emergency preparedness plan available.
  
  HHSC 746.501(a)(24) — Written Operational Policies - Emergency Preparedness Plans
  
  HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-12-11. Correction verified 2023-12-20.
- Other
  There was no gas leak inspection available during the inpsection.
  
  HHSC 746.5401 — Requirement of Gas Leak Inspection
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-12-14. Correction verified 2023-12-20.
- Other
  During the walk through there was no carbon detection system available.
  
  HHSC 746.5535(a) — Install CO Detection System-Number of CO Detection Devices
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-12-15. Correction verified 2023-12-20.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here

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Dear Open Records Coordinator,

Under the Texas Public Information Act, Texas Government Code Chapter 552, I request copies of the following Child Care Regulation records for El Castillo Learning Center, 101 FOJT ST, Somerville, TX 77879 (operation ID 1465547, operation number 1788932), for January 1, 2019 to the present:

1. Every inspection, assessment and investigation report, including the deficiencies cited and the operation's corrective actions.
2. Every complaint and self-report intake and its finding.
3. Every corrective or adverse action (evaluation, probation, suspension, revocation, denial, administrative penalty) with related correspondence.
4. Every plan of action or correction the operation submitted, and HHSC's response.

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