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Community Care Licensing


FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 374844890
Report Date: 06/19/2024
Date Signed: 06/19/2024 02:23:34 PM

Document Has Been Signed on 06/19/2024 02:23 PM - It Cannot Be Edited

STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT		CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
RIVERSIDE SE CC RO, 3737 MAIN STREET, STE 700
RIVERSIDE, CA 92501
FACILITY NAME:LEARNING JUNGLE ESCONDIDOFACILITY NUMBER:
374844890
ADMINISTRATOR/
DIRECTOR:		PAIGE BALDERASFACILITY TYPE:
850
ADDRESS:1748 S. ESCONDIDO BLVD.TELEPHONE:
(760) 739-9179
CITY:ESCONDIDOSTATE: CAZIP CODE:
92025
CAPACITY: 42TOTAL ENROLLED CHILDREN: 42CENSUS: 22DATE:
06/19/2024
TYPE OF VISIT:Annual/RandomUNANNOUNCEDTIME VISIT/
INSPECTION BEGAN:
09:00 AM
MET WITH:Jerona NguyenTIME VISIT/
INSPECTION COMPLETED:
02:30 PM
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On 06/19/24, at time listed above, Licensing Program Analysts (LPA), Kelli Waters and Sumayya Habeebulla arrived unannounced and conducted an annual inspection as part of a compliance review. This is a combination childcare center, the other licensed program is an infant program, which was no inspected on this date. LPAs met with Interim Director Jerona Nguyen. A tour of the inside and outside of the facility, Building 1 and 2, was granted and the following was observed and/or noted:

• The following items were posted and updated where necessary:
- License
- Emergency Disaster Plan (LIC610) and Earthquake Preparedness Checklist (LIC9148)
- Parent’s Rights Poster (PUB393)
- Personal Rights (LIC613A)
- Child Car Seat Law
- Menu
• The facility is operating within the limits as stated on the license.
• Ratios are being met during this inspection; 5 staff and 22 children present
• Classrooms are adequately equipped with age and size appropriate furniture and equipment and free of hazards
• There are no weapons present at the facility as stated by Facility Representative, Nguyen.
• There are no accessible bodies of water present. All wading pools or similar product must be emptied immediately after use and stored in an upright position.
• Drinking water is provided in the indoor activity space by personal water bottles brought from home or school water cooler - and in the outdoor activity space by personal water bottles or water cooler
• Medications are stored where inaccessible to children in locked upper cabinets
• Hazardous items are stored where inaccessible to children which include disinfectants, cleaning solutions and other items that are dangerous
• Poisons and toxins are locked and inaccessible to children
• All floors were observed to be safe and clean.
• Bathrooms were observed to be safe, sanitary and in operating condition
• Playgrounds are enclosed by appropriate fences; tripping hazards were present. See deficiency 809-D
• Outdoor activity areas are supplied with age and size appropriate equipment
• Food preparation area is clean, free of litter and rubbish and free of rodents and other vermin
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SUPERVISORS NAME: Carlos Martinez
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Kelli Waters
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE: DATE: 06/19/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 06/19/2024
This report must be available at Child Care and Group Home facilities for public review for 3 years.

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STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT (Cont)		CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
RIVERSIDE SE CC RO, 3737 MAIN STREET, STE 700
RIVERSIDE, CA 92501
FACILITY NAME: LEARNING JUNGLE ESCONDIDO
FACILITY NUMBER: 374844890
VISIT DATE: 06/19/2024
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Food is stored appropriately
• All storage containers for solid waste were observed to have tight-fitting covers that are kept on, and in good repair
• Sign in/Sign out record was reviewed and meets regulation requirements
• Disaster drills are conducted at least every six months – last drill was conducted on 02/16/24
A review of staff and children's records were conducted as part of this evaluation.
• Children’s records were found to be incomplete during this inspection.
• Staff record review indicates that not all staff present had documentation of meeting minimum qualifications for the position for which they were hired; transcripts will be provided when acquired.
• A staff member is present with current Pediatric CPR/First Aid which expires on 02/25.
• Opening and closing staff member’s CPR/First Aid expires on 02/25
• Director completed Health and Safety Training
• A review of staff records on this date indicates that all facility staff or other individuals who require caregiver background checks have received criminal record and child abuse index clearances or exemptions.

Facility representative was reminded that all adults 18 and over, including employees and volunteers, except as specified in Health and Safety Code section 1596.871, must obtain a criminal record clearance or exemption, prior to initial presence in a Child Care Center. A civil penalty of $100.00 minimum/day for a maximum of 5 days or, if the penalty is for a repeat violation, for a maximum of 30 days per person will be assessed if this regulation is violated.
Assembly Bill (AB) 2370, Chapter 676, Statutes of 2018, requires all licensed Child Care Centers (CCCs) constructed before January 1, 2010, to test their water (used for drinking and food preparation) for lead contamination before January 1, 2023, and then every 5-years after the date of the first test.

For child care center licenses issued after July 1, 2022, the licensee shall test their water for lead within 180 days of licensure pursuant to Written Directives section 101700 (PIN 21-21.1-CCP)
SUPERVISORS NAME: Carlos Martinez
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Kelli Waters
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 06/19/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 06/19/2024
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STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT (Cont)		CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
RIVERSIDE SE CC RO, 3737 MAIN STREET, STE 700
RIVERSIDE, CA 92501
FACILITY NAME: LEARNING JUNGLE ESCONDIDO
FACILITY NUMBER: 374844890
VISIT DATE: 06/19/2024
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LPA verified that the lead testing was completed in accordance to the Written Directives outlined in PIN 21-21.1-CCP.

This facility provides Incidental Medical Services – IMS. LPA reviewed storage of “medication and equipment/supplies, and reviewed children’s, personnel, and administrative records.

For IMS information see PIN 22-02-CCP.The following information regarding ADA was provided: US Department of Justice (USDOJ) toll-free ADA Information Line at (800) 514-0301 (voice) or (800) 514-0383 (TTY) and link to publication: Commonly Asked Questions about Child Care Centers and the ADA, are available at: https://www.ada.gov/resources/child-care-centers/

• Facility representative was informed of the MyChildCarePlan.org website; a consumer education website that helps families obtain child care by connecting them to child care providers and Resource and Referral Agencies (R&Rs) throughout California.
On-line Licensing forms & regulations for a Child Care Center can be obtained on the Department’s website: www.ccld.ca.gov. Additionally, there is a link to “Receive Important Updates” located on the right side of the page, immediately above Quick Links. One can add their email address and choose which program(s) they wish to receive Provider Information Notices (PIN).

To improve the quality and value of the new inspection process, a survey may be sent to the email address provided. Please complete the survey and share your inspection experience. If you have any questions regarding the process or CARE tools, please send them email inquiries to inspectionprocess@dss.ca.gov. For additional information regarding the inspection and its tools and methods, please visit the Program website at www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/community-care-licensing/inspection-process.

The Duty Officer is available to answer questions Monday – Friday; 8:00am to 5:00pm at: 951-782-4200
SUPERVISORS NAME: Carlos Martinez
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Kelli Waters
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 06/19/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 06/19/2024
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STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT (Cont)		CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
RIVERSIDE SE CC RO, 3737 MAIN STREET, STE 700
RIVERSIDE, CA 92501
FACILITY NAME: LEARNING JUNGLE ESCONDIDO
FACILITY NUMBER: 374844890
VISIT DATE: 06/19/2024
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The licensee/director was asked to update the following documents, if applicable, and submit to licensing within 30 days:
1. LIC 500 Personnel Report
2. LIC 610 Emergency & Disaster Plan
3. Parent Handbook/ Program Curriculum/Admission policies and procedures/ fee schedule (only if changes have been made or file copy is more than 2 years old)
4. LIC 309 Administrative Organization (only if changes have been made or file copy is more than 2 years old)
5. LIC 308 Designation of Administrative Responsibility (only if changes have been made& current designation is on file)

See LIC809-D for cited deficiencies

During the exit interview, the Facility Representative Jerona Nguyen, confirmed that there are no Registered Sex Offenders living in the facility and LPA completed the RSO profile in FAS.

A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days.

An exit interview was conducted, and this report was reviewed with the licensee [or facility representative]. Appeal rights were discussed and provided during the exit interview.
SUPERVISORS NAME: Carlos Martinez
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Kelli Waters
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 06/19/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 06/19/2024
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Created By: Kelli Waters On 06/19/2024 at 01:30 PM
Link to Parent Document Below:
STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT (Cont)		CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
, 3737 MAIN STREET, STE 700
RIVERSIDE, CA 92501

FACILITY NAME: LEARNING JUNGLE ESCONDIDO
FACILITY NUMBER: 374844890

DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:
VISIT DATE: 06/19/2024

DEFICIENCIES & PLANS OF CORRECTION (POCs)
Type B
Section Cited
CCR
101238(a)
Buildings and Grounds
(a) The child care center shall be clean, safe, sanitary and in good repair at all times to ensure the safety and well-being of children, employees and visitors.

This requirement is not met as evidenced by:
Deficient Practice Statement
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Based on observation of the surroundings of Building 1, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above by allowing access to off-limit areas with potentially hazardous items which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
POC Due Date: 07/03/2024
Plan of Correction
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Facility will clear out hazardous items and prevent physical access of children into that area. Facility representative will provide photographic evidence of blocked access by POC date.
Type B
Section Cited
CCR
101238.2(d)(2)
Outdoor Activity Space
(d) The surface of the outdoor activity space shall be maintained: (2) Free of hazards including, but not limited to, holes, broken glass and other debris, and dry grasses that pose a fire hazard.

This requirement is not met as evidenced by:
Deficient Practice Statement
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Based on observation of playground, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in uneven cement walkways which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
POC Due Date: 07/17/2024
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Facility Representative will provide a plan of correction to LPA by 07/03/24 and will have repairs done by 07/17/24. Facility Representative will provide photographs of repairs to LPA.
Failure to correct the cited deficiency(ies), on or before the Plan of Correction (POC) due date, may result in a civil penalty assessment.
SUPERVISOR'S NAME:Carlos Martinez
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME:Kelli Waters
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:
DATE: 06/19/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:
DATE: 06/19/2024


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Created By: Kelli Waters On 06/19/2024 at 01:30 PM
Link to Parent Document Below:
STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT (Cont)		CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
, 3737 MAIN STREET, STE 700
RIVERSIDE, CA 92501

FACILITY NAME: LEARNING JUNGLE ESCONDIDO
FACILITY NUMBER: 374844890

DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:
VISIT DATE: 06/19/2024

DEFICIENCIES & PLANS OF CORRECTION (POCs)
Type B
Section Cited
CCR
101220(a)
Child's Medical Assessments
(a) Prior to, or within 30 calendar days following the enrollment of a child, the licensee shall obtain a written medical assessment of the child. This medical assessment enables the licensee to assess whether the center can provide necessary health-related services to the child.

This requirement is not met as evidenced by:
Deficient Practice Statement
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Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in 2 out of 5 child records reviewed were missing a physican's report which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
POC Due Date: 07/03/2024
Plan of Correction
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Facility Representative will obtain physican reports for C2 & C5 and provide evidence via email to LPA.
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POC Due Date:
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Failure to correct the cited deficiency(ies), on or before the Plan of Correction (POC) due date, may result in a civil penalty assessment.
SUPERVISOR'S NAME:Carlos Martinez
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME:Kelli Waters
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:
DATE: 06/19/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:
DATE: 06/19/2024


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