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SOCIAL SERVICES

Community Care Licensing


FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 374844890
Report Date: 12/31/2024
Date Signed: 12/31/2024 12:10:18 PM

Document Has Been Signed on 12/31/2024 12:10 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:		JERONA NGUYENFACILITY TYPE:
850
ADDRESS:1748 S. ESCONDIDO BLVD.TELEPHONE:
(760) 739-9179
CITY:ESCONDIDOSTATE: CAZIP CODE:
92025
CAPACITY: 42TOTAL ENROLLED CHILDREN: 37CENSUS: 14DATE:
12/31/2024
TYPE OF VISIT:Case Management - OtherUNANNOUNCEDTIME VISIT/
INSPECTION BEGAN:
11:00 AM
MET WITH:Jerona NguyenTIME VISIT/
INSPECTION COMPLETED:
12:20 PM
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Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Keely Messerschmidt arrived at the facility on a case management inspection to follow-up on information provided during the investigation of complaint 10-CC-20241202090119. LPA met with Director Jerona Nguyen, and provided purpose of inspection. At the time of inspection, LPA toured the facility, took census, and interviewed 3 staff members, 3 other staff members were interviewed at previous complaint visit.

Based on LPA interviews 6 out of 6 staff members stated that they have witnessed S1 yell at children and staff, and 5 out of 6 staff members stated they have witnessed S1 handling children in an inappropriate manner. Based on evidence gathered a Type B citation will be issued, see LIC809-D page for cited deficiency. An exit interview was conducted and a copy of this report was provided. Appeal rights were discussed and provided to Director.

Notice of site visit was provided and must remain posted for 30 days.
SUPERVISORS NAME: Deborah Mullen
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Keely Messerschmidt
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE: DATE: 12/31/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 12/31/2024
This report must be available at Child Care and Group Home facilities for public review for 3 years.

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Document Has Been Signed on 12/31/2024 12:10 PM - It Cannot Be Edited


Created By: Keely Messerschmidt On 12/31/2024 at 11:23 AM
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: 12/31/2024
Deficiency Type
POC Due Date /
Section Number
DEFICIENCIES
PLAN OF CORRECTIONS(POCs)
Type B
01/03/2025
Section Cited
CCR
101223(a)(1)

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Personal Rights:(a)The licensee shall ensure that each child is accorded the following personal rights: (1) To be accorded dignity in his/her personal relationships with staff and other persons.
This requirement was not met as evidenced by,
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Director stated a training on personal rights and positive discipline was completed with all staff on 12/23/24. Director will submit proof of completion via email to LPA by 1/3/25.
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Based on interviews 6 out of 6 staff members stated that they have witnessed S1 yell and mishandle childen in care.
This is a potential risk to the health and safety of children in care.
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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:Deborah Mullen
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME:Keely Messerschmidt
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:
DATE: 12/31/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:
DATE: 12/31/2024


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