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Department of
SOCIAL SERVICES

Community Care Licensing


COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION REPORT

Facility Number: 343624478
Report Date: 12/06/2024
Date Signed: 12/06/2024 11:12:29 AM

Substantiated


STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION REPORT		CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
SACRAMENTO CC RO, 9835 GOETHE ROAD, SUITE 100
SACRAMENTO, CA 95827
This is an official report of an unannounced visit/investigation of a complaint received in our office on
11/15/2024 and conducted by Evaluator Stephanie Piring
PUBLIC
COMPLAINT CONTROL NUMBER: 03-CC-20241115131406
FACILITY NAME:LEARNING JUNGLE MORSEFACILITY NUMBER:
343624478
ADMINISTRATOR:BRITTANY ACKERSONFACILITY TYPE:
830
ADDRESS:1940 MORSE AVENUE #2114TELEPHONE:
(916) 971-1041
CITY:SACRAMENTOSTATE: CAZIP CODE:
95825
CAPACITY:8CENSUS: 0DATE:
12/06/2024
UNANNOUNCEDTIME BEGAN:
10:00 AM
MET WITH:Laura PennimpedeTIME COMPLETED:
11:30 AM
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Infants were given unauthorized food.
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On Friday, December 06, 2024, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Stephanie Piring and Licensing Program Manager Natalie Dunaway met with Facility Representative, Laura Pennimpede (Regional Director), to deliver complaint investigation findings.

It was alleged that Infants were given melatonin by staff. Throughout the course of the investigation, LPA conducted interviews, reviewed relevant documentation, and made observations. During LPAs initial visit, LPA observed the infant teacher giving children fruit in their sippy cups or bottles. During interviews, the infant teacher admitted to serving the children lavender chamomile tea with apples and cinnamon. The teacher also shared that she brings food from home and adds seasonings to the infant’s food. Although the teacher stated she obtained permission from Authorized Representatives there is no documentation of Authorized Representatives giving permission. Additional Interviews with facility staff confirmed that the infant teacher served the children chamomile tea with apples and cinnamon, and other unauthorized food such as fruit, cereal, and homemade items from the infant teacher’s home. Based on witness statements, and record review, the preponderance of evidence standard has been met; therefore, the above allegations are SUBSTANTIATED.
Substantiated
Estimated Days of Completion:
SUPERVISORS NAME: Natalie Dunaway
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Stephanie Piring
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 12/06/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 12/06/2024
This report must be available at Child Care and Group Home facilities for public review for 3 years.
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Control Number 03-CC-20241115131406
STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION REPORT (Cont)		CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
SACRAMENTO CC RO, 9835 GOETHE ROAD, SUITE 100
SACRAMENTO, CA 95827
FACILITY NAME: LEARNING JUNGLE MORSE
FACILITY NUMBER: 343624478
VISIT DATE: 12/06/2024
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Title 22 Deficiencies have been cited on the attached LIC 9099D. Upon receipt of Type A citations, the facility shall post and provide copies of the LIC 9099D for parents/guardians of children currently in care and for parents/guardians of newly enrolled children for the next 12 months. Facility must also keep the signed LIC 9224, Acknowledging Receipt of Licensing Reports LIC 9099D in each child's files. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with Facility Representative. Appeal rights provided.
SUPERVISORS NAME: Natalie Dunaway
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Stephanie Piring
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 12/06/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 12/06/2024
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Control Number 03-CC-20241115131406
STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION REPORT (Cont)		CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
SACRAMENTO CC RO, 9835 GOETHE ROAD, SUITE 100
SACRAMENTO, CA 95827

FACILITY NAME: LEARNING JUNGLE MORSE
FACILITY NUMBER: 343624478
DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:
VISIT DATE: 12/06/2024
Deficiency Type
POC Due Date /
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DEFICIENCIES
PLAN OF CORRECTIONS(POCs)
Type A
12/06/2024
Section Cited
CCR
101427(c)
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Infant Care Food Services 101427(c) - The infant shall be fed in accordance with the individual plan. This requirement was not met as evidenced by:
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The facility has removed unauthorized foods from the facility and will implement audits of the classroom system. Facility will conduct staff training on Authorized Foods for infant children and following needs and service plans and facility policies.
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Based on observation and witness statement, the facility did not comply with the above regulation as children were served unauthorized food, which poses an immediate Health, Safety, or Personal Rights risk to persons in care.
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Facility will submit training material and staff attendance sheets to LPA. Facility will submit the training plan to LPA by 12/13/24
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12/06/2024
Section Cited
CCR
101223(a)(2)
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Personal Rights 101223(a)(2) – The licensee shall ensure that each child is accorded the following personal rights: to be accorded safe, healthful, and comfortable accommodations... to meet his/her needs.
This requirement was not met as evidenced by:

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The facility has removed unauthorized foods from the facility and will implement audits of the classroom system. Facility will conduct staff training on Authorized Foods for infant children and following needs and service plans and facility policies.
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Based on observation and witness statement, the facility did not comply with the above regulation as children were served unauthorized food, which poses an immediate Health, Safety, or Personal Rights risk to persons in care.
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Facility will submit training material and staff attendance sheets to LPA. Facility will submit the training plan to LPA by 12/13/24
Failure to correct the cited deficiency(ies), on or before the Plan of Correction (POC) due date, may result in a civil penalty assessment.
SUPERVISORS NAME: Natalie Dunaway
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Stephanie Piring
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 12/06/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 12/06/2024
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