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Castles Preschool

Daycare center in Chico, CA. 55 Jan Ct., Chico, CA 95928

4.6 (15 on Google)Read parent reviews
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Castles Preschool in Chico, CA
AgesInfant, toddler and preschool
HoursSee hours below
Tuition fromNot listed
Licensed capacity78 children
Citations on file10
On the register since2009

About the program

Castles Preschool is a licensed daycare center in Chico, California, on the state register since 2009. It is licensed for 78 children and serves infant, toddler and preschool ages.

Castles Preschool is a childcare facility in Chico, California, offering infant care and programs for older children.

The program follows a play-based approach.

Play-basedOnline tour booking

Tuition and capacity

Tuition: not listed. Castles Preschool does not publish a fee schedule on its website.

Infant places140 to 12 months

Licensing and safety

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Licence typeDay Care Center + Infant Center · 045405610, 045405611
Licence statusActive since 2009
Licensed capacity78 children
Inspections on file10
Source: California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division. Last synced September 18, 2026.
Citations on file10Area median for centers: 1
Type A (immediate risk)019 of 67 centers have at least one
Substantiated complaints810 inspection visits · last visit August 2026

California cites a Type A violation for an immediate risk to the health or safety of children, and a Type B violation for a record-keeping or maintenance item. The state file gives counts, dates and regulation numbers, not the inspector's notes.

Regulations cited

101161(a) · 101223(a)(3) · 101229(a)(1) · 101223(a)(2) · 1596.8662(b)(1) · 1596.799(b) · 101238(g)(1) · 1596.7995(a)(1) · 101216(g)(2) · 101217(a)(12) · 1596.8662(b)(1) · 101416.5(b) · 101161(a) · 101439(d) · 1596.799(b) · 101429(a)(2)(B)(3)(a) · 1596.799(c)

Open the state record for each visit report.

What parents say

Hi everyone I am a mother of a child who attends Castles preschool and daycare. I am so happy with the service I am getting there. Castles is a diverse place for everyone to feel comfortable and welcomed. I had my older daughter who is a second grader gone there and She enjoyed it so much, and now I have my son who loves being there. As a native Arabic speaker, I am so glad to see my son’s teacher talking and…

Lena Allbouani · 5/5 on Google · a year ago

We really like Castles. Our kids have always been well cared for. I would give 4 stars only because the food isn't as healthy as I would like and they don't send pictures to parents of their babies in the baby room and I really wanted that when I started my 3 month old.

Robin Carter-Ervin · 4/5 on Google · 8 years ago

I just love the Castles Preschool staff! They are dedicated to the growth and development of every single child with emphasis on there core values. They believe in challenging their children to learn concepts they can use to be more productive at home and in the classroom. Castle's Preschool staff is determined to make sure your child has everything they need to be successful during the most important development…

Jesse Doubek · 5/5 on Google · 14 years ago

Castle has been great! My daughter has really enjoyed going there. The only thing that had been a very small challenge is them closing at 6p. That was only a small challenge during my works summer hours.

Jessica Anderson · 4/5 on Google · 8 years ago
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Getting there

55 Jan Ct., Chico, CA 95928

Questions about Castles Preschool

Is Castles Preschool licensed?

Yes. Castles Preschool holds an active Day Care Center + Infant Center licence from California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division (licence 045405610, 045405611), with a licensed capacity of 78 children. The state record was synced in September 2026.

Has Castles Preschool had any inspection violations?

California's public file shows 10 citations for Castles Preschool, across 10 inspection visits. The median daycare center in the area has 1. The state record linked above has each visit report.

What ages does Castles Preschool take?

Castles Preschool is licensed to serve infant, toddler and preschool ages.

How much does Castles Preschool cost?

Castles Preschool does not publish tuition on its website. Ask for the full fee schedule on a tour, including registration, supply and late pick-up fees.

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