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Department of
SOCIAL SERVICES

Community Care Licensing


FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 374844890
Report Date: 07/15/2024
Date Signed: 06/18/2025 06:27:29 PM

Document Has Been Signed on 06/18/2025 06:27 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: 0DATE:
07/15/2024
TYPE OF VISIT:OfficeANNOUNCEDTIME VISIT/
INSPECTION BEGAN:
10:30 AM
MET WITH:Nichelle GisslerTIME VISIT/
INSPECTION COMPLETED:
12:00 PM
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On July 15, 2024, a non-compliance conference was held at the Riverside Child Care Office. Present during the conference were Regional Manager, Stephanie Hudak, Licensing Program Manager Pauline Beschorner, Licensing Program Manager Carlos Martinez, Licensing Program Analyst Gaby Hernandez, Licensing Program Analyst Kelly Gerth, Licensing Program Analyst Kelli Waters, Licensing Program Analyst Shauna De Jesus, Licensee Michael Ong (Virtually), Vice President of Operations Latoya Scott (virtually), Manager Jeanine Kaps, Regional Director Nichelle Gissler, DRDP Program Director Edith Kircher, Interim Director Briana Griego, Director (Training) Tonesha DeLaCruz.

During the meeting, the Non-Compliance history was reviewed for the Learning Jungle Child Care Centers located in Escondido and Valley Center (License #s 374844889, 374844890 , 376300051, 376300052, 376300053, and 374845108 the following issues were discussed:
  • Responsibility for Providing Care and Supervision
  • Criminal Record Clearance
  • Personal Rights
  • Buildings and Grounds
  • Staffing Issues
  • Complaints w/repeated allegations

Director agrees to seek outside vendor training with San Diego County Resource and Referral, to complete supervision training by close of business by 10/15/24. It is recommended that Director take training back to staff and provide training to staff on supervision no later than close of business 10/15/24.

Proof of enrollment into training must be submitted to the Department within 30 days and submit proof of completion within 90 days of today’s conference and has agreed to attend quarterly webinars.
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER: Carlos Martinez
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: Kelli Waters
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE: DATE: 07/15/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 07/15/2024
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: 07/15/2024
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Licensee was also advised to visit the Department’s website www.ccld.ca.gov on a regular basis for licensing updates and self-assessment tools, as well as how to obtain additional training. TSP services were discussed and offered and was accepted by licensee during the meeting.

Director will submit the following:
LIC610- Emergency Disaster Plan for Child Care Centers
LIC308- Designation of Facility Responsibility
LIC309- Administrative Organization
Updated Facility Sketch

Licensee agree to operate the facility in full compliance with Title 22 Regulations and Health & Safety Code requirements. If the department determines that the licensee has violated the law or regulations it may refer the facility for revocation or other appropriate administrative action.

This report was reviewed with Nichelle Gissler, and a copy was provided.
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER: Carlos Martinez
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: Kelli Waters
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE:

DATE: 07/15/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 07/15/2024
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