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Community Care Licensing


FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 376105084
Report Date: 02/02/2022
Date Signed: 02/02/2022 01:23:28 PM

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STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT		CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
CCLD Regional Office, 7575 METROPOLITAN DR STE 110
SAN DIEGO, CA 92108
FACILITY NAME:LEARNING JUNGLE MISSION VALLEYFACILITY NUMBER:
376105084
ADMINISTRATOR:BRIANA GRIEGOFACILITY TYPE:
850
ADDRESS:403 CAMINO DEL RIO SOUTHTELEPHONE:
(619) 309-3430
CITY:SAN DIEGOSTATE: CAZIP CODE:
92108
CAPACITY: 96TOTAL ENROLLED CHILDREN: 96CENSUS: 0DATE:
02/02/2022
TYPE OF VISIT:PrelicensingANNOUNCEDTIME BEGAN:
11:15 AM
MET WITH:Kendra DegrootTIME COMPLETED:
12:15 PM
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On 02/02/2022 at 11:15am, Licensing Program Analyst, Samantha Clenista conducted an announced Change of Ownership Pre-Licensing inspection. LPA met with Center Director, Kendra Degroot (who is director qualified). CEO, Michael Ong, is out of town and due to COVID-19 restrictions, Mr. Ong granted permission that LPA meet with the Director during today’s inspection. It is to be noted that Mr. Ong was readily available via phone or FaceTime during the inspection if needed. This preschool program will operate in Rooms 1, 2, 3 and 4. Ages served are from 2-Kindergarten. First Aid Kit is kept in the Director's office. Medications will be stored in the Director's office or the kitchen if they need to be refrigerated. Fire clearance was granted on 11/23/2021.

All indoor and outdoor play areas were previously measured, and no changes have been made since the last measurements. Rooms 1, 2, 3, and 4 measured at a total of 3,776.01 square feet, which is sufficient for requested capacity of 96 children. The rooms were inspected during LPA’s visit. Rooms were complete with age-appropriate furniture and equipment, including tables, chairs, cubbies, napping cots/ mat, bookshelves, and other activity supplies for the children. There are a total of 8 toilets and 8 sinks, which are enough for 120 children. Children are to be escorted and supervised by staff to and from the bathroom and direct visual observation is required. There are two staff restrooms located in the hallway. The staff restroom located in the back of the center is designated for use by children who are ill. Director's office will be the designated isolation area. There is a carbon monoxide detector on site located in the kitchen. The kitchen area currently includes a sink, 2 refrigerators, gas stove, storage units, microwave and 2 dishwashers. Menu is posted, as well as all other required documents for the parents and employees. The center will be providing electronic sign in/out located in the front lobby and in front of each classroom.

The playground was previously measured at a total of 5,204.53 square feet, which is sufficient space for 69 children. A playground waiver for the children to use the playground on a scheduled basis due to space limitations shall be submitted and approved prior to licensure.
SUPERVISORS NAME: Monica Cuddy
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Samantha Clenista
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE: DATE: 02/02/2022
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 02/02/2022
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
CCLD Regional Office, 7575 METROPOLITAN DR STE 110
SAN DIEGO, CA 92108
FACILITY NAME: LEARNING JUNGLE MISSION VALLEY
FACILITY NUMBER: 376105084
VISIT DATE: 02/02/2022
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The outdoor play area was inspected. The area is appropriately fenced and includes age-appropriate play equipment and sufficient cushioning material (turf grass). There is a large tree that provides shade for the playground along with small canopies. Pitchers for drinking water is available for the children both indoors and outdoors.

This facility plans to provide Incidental Medical Services – IMS. For IMS information see Evaluator Manual – Regulation Interpretations and Procedures for Child Care Centers Sections 101173 and 101226. A Plan of Operation that includes IMS must be submitted to the Department. The following information regarding ADA was provided: US Department of Justice (USDOJ) toll-free ADA Information Line at (800) 514-0301 (voice)/ (800) 514-0383 (TTY) and link to publication: Commonly Asked Questions about Child Care Centers and the ADA, available at: http://www.ada.gov/childqanda.htm. LPA and Director discussed California Megan's Law and LPA provided: www.meganslaw.ca.gov.

Director was reminded that all adults 18 and over responsible for administration or direct supervision of staff, persons who provides care and supervision to children, and staff who have contact with children, including employees and volunteers, must obtain a criminal record clearance or exemption, or transfer their existing clearance or exemption, prior to initial presence in a Child Care Center. A civil penalty of $100.00 minimum/day up to $500.00 maximum per day/per person will be assessed if this regulation is violated.

LPA reviewed with Director the LIC 311A, Records To Be Maintained At The Facility, for child’s records, personnel records, administrative records, and documents to be posted.

Community Care Licensing Division (CCLD) regularly sends information to licensed facilities, providers, and stakeholders by way of Provider Information Notices (PIN), Program Quarterly Update Newsletters and other important information communication platform. To receive important licensed-related information to licensed facilities, visit the CCLD Important Information website at https://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/community-care-licensing/subscribe and select the Child Care option to receive email communication.

Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the Director, Kendra Degroot. Once playground waiver is approved, a license for 96 children (ages 2-K) may be granted upon final review.
SUPERVISORS NAME: Monica Cuddy
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Samantha Clenista
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 02/02/2022
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 02/02/2022
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