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Department of
SOCIAL SERVICES

Community Care Licensing


FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 376105085
Report Date: 02/09/2026
Date Signed: 02/09/2026 04:58:28 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
SAN DIEGO N. CC RO, 7575 METROPOLITAN DR STE 110
SAN DIEGO, CA 92108
FACILITY NAME:LEARNING JUNGLE MISSION VALLEYFACILITY NUMBER:
376105085
ADMINISTRATOR/
DIRECTOR:		NICHELLE GISSLERFACILITY TYPE:
830
ADDRESS:403 CAMINO DEL RIO SOUTHTELEPHONE:
(619) 309-3430
CITY:SAN DIEGOSTATE: CAZIP CODE:
92108
CAPACITY: 45TOTAL ENROLLED CHILDREN: 45CENSUS: 17DATE:
02/09/2026
TYPE OF VISIT:Annual/RandomUNANNOUNCEDTIME VISIT/
INSPECTION BEGAN:
10:30 AM
MET WITH:Kianna Worsham TIME VISIT/
INSPECTION COMPLETED:
05:00 PM
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On 2/9/26 at 10:30 am, LPA (Licensing Program Analyst) Gerald Poindexter, conducted an unannounced annual inspection. LPA disclosed the purpose of the inspection and was granted entry. LPA met with Kianna Worsham, assistant center director. Also present at separate points of the visit were Nichelle Gissler, regional program director and Jennifer Ruz Quintero, regional authorizations director. LPA toured the facility with the aasistant director and observed 17 infants in 3 classrooms with 7 staff. Facility is within ratio and capacity.

· Room 5 had 8 toddlers (18-36 months) with staff members Jocelyn Vivas (sub), Labrea Robinson (sub), Mary Kun Kay

· Room 6 had 6 infants (0-12 months) with staff members Katherine Supan and Vanessa Marrugo

· Room 7 had 3 infants (12-24 months) with staff members Gisele Rupley and Sabrina Anderson (sub)

· Room 8 was vacant today

LPA toured the facility. The child care center was observed to be clean, safe, sanitary and in good repair to ensure the safety and well-being of children, employees and visitors. Facility maintains a carbon monoxide detector (kitchen) that meets the standards established in Chapter 8 of Part 2 of Division 12. Disinfectants, cleaning solutions, poisons and other items that are dangerous to children are inaccessible. Medications were observed and stored in a safe place, inaccessible to children, along with parental instructions.

Furniture and equipment are in good condition, free of sharp, loose or pointed parts. All toilets and handwashing facilities are in safe and sanitary operating condition. All floors are clean and safe. All infant furniture & equipment are age appropriate and in good repair. There are no walkers, bouncy seats, exersaucers or jumpers in the rooms. High chairs or feeding tables have broad-based legs, plastic seats in

NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER: Joelle Redding
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: Gerald Poindexter
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE: DATE: 02/09/2026
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 02/09/2026
This report must be available at Child Care and Group Home facilities for public review for 3 years.

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California Health & Human Services Agency
California Department of Social Services

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT California law requires a public report of each licensing visit/inspection. This report is a record for the facility and the licensing agency. This report is available for public review; therefore, care is taken not to disclose personal or confidential information. Inquiries concerning the location, maintenance, and contents of these reports may be directed to the Licensing Program Analyst or Regional Office whose address and telephone number are listed on the front of this form.

DEFICIENCIES A deficiency is an instance of noncompliance with licensing requirements, including applicable statutes, regulations, interim licensing standards, operating standards, and written directives. Applicants/ licensees must be notified in writing of all licensing deficiencies. Deficiencies are listed on the left side of this form, and the applicable licensing requirement upon which the deficiency is identified. There are two types of deficiencies:
  • Type A deficiencies are violations of licensing requirements that, if not corrected, have a direct and immediate risk to the health, safety, or personal rights of persons in care.
  • Type B deficiencies are violations of licensing requirements that, without correction, could become a risk to the health, safety, or personal rights of persons in care, a recordkeeping violation that could impact the care of said persons and/or protection of their resources, or a violation that could impact those services required to meet the needs of persons in care.

PLANS OF CORRECTION (POCs) The licensing agency is required to establish a reasonable length of time to correct a deficiency. In order to set the time, the licensing agency must take into consideration the seriousness of the violation, the number of persons in care involved, and the availability of equipment and personnel necessary to correct the violation. Applicants/licensees are requested to provide a specific plan for each violation on the right side of the form across from each deficiency. The more specific the plan, the less chance exists for any misunderstanding in setting time limits and reviewing corrections. The applicant/licensee who encounters problems beyond their control in completing the corrections within the specified time frame may request and may be granted an extension of the correction due date by the licensing agency.

CORRECTION NOTIFICATION The applicant/licensee is responsible for completing all corrections and promptly notifying the licensing agency of corrections. Applicants/licensees are advised to keep a dated copy of any correspondence sent to the licensing agency concerning corrections, or if corrections are telephoned to the licensing agency, the date, person contacted, and information given.

CIVIL PENALTIES The licensing agency is required by law to issue a Penalty Notice, when applicable, to all facilities holding a license issued by the licensing agency, or subject to licensure, except Certified Family Homes, Resource Families, and Foster Family Homes, or any governmental entity.

PENALTY NOTICE GIVEN The statement concerning civil penalties serves as a penalty notice on this Licensing Report and failure to correct cited licensing deficiencies will result in civil penalties. Applicants/ licensees are required to pay civil penalties when administrative appeals have been exhausted and in accordance with any payment arrangements made with the licensing agency.

APPEAL RIGHTS The applicant/licensee has a right without prejudice to discuss any disagreement in this report with the licensing agency concerning the proper application of licensing requirements. The applicant/ licensee may request a formal review by the licensing agency to amend or dismiss the notice of deficiency and/ or civil penalty. Requests for review shall be made in writing within 15 business days of receipt of a deficiency notification or civil penalty assessment. Licensing deficiencies may be appealed pursuant to the procedures in the LIC 9058 Applicant/Licensee Rights.

AGENCY REVIEW The licensing agency review of an appeal may be conducted based upon information provided in writing by the applicant/licensee. The applicant/licensee may request an office meeting to provide additional information. The applicant/licensee will be notified in writing of the results of the agency review within 60 business days of the date when all necessary information has been provided to the licensing agency.

EMAIL REQUIREMENT Adult Community Care Facilities, Residential Care Facilities for the Chronically Ill, and Residential Care Facilities for the Elderly are required to provide and maintain an active email address of record with the licensing agency.

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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
SAN DIEGO N. CC RO, 7575 METROPOLITAN DR STE 110
SAN DIEGO, CA 92108
FACILITY NAME: LEARNING JUNGLE MISSION VALLEY
FACILITY NUMBER: 376105085
VISIT DATE: 02/09/2026
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good repair, and tray locked. Hazardous materials are inaccessible to children. Bottles, dishes and containers of food brought by infant’s authorized representative are labeled with the infant’s name and current date. The changing table is within arm's reach of sink. There is at least 1 potty chair or toilet for every 5 infants being toilet trained. Caregivers wash hands before and after each feeding and each diaper change.

Toys are safe, with no sharp edges, splinters or protruding points, nor small parts that can be pulled off and swallowed. Floor mats and cots are available for infants able to climb out of cribs. Cribs or napping equipment are available. Bedding is identified for each child and stored separately for each infant. Napping infants are under visual observation by staff. Facility maintains individual feeding plans for each infant and has not updated Infant Needs and Services Plans for each infant on file. The toddler program is kept separate from infant program at all times. Indoor activity space is physically separate from other components.

Playground equipment was observed to be in safe condition, free of sharp, loose or pointed parts. The surface of the outdoor activity space has been maintained in safe condition and free of hazards. Children were observed to be under the supervision of qualified staff. An isolation area is designated for children who become ill during the day. Menus are posted in a visible place.

Children’s records were reviewed today. All required forms were not on file. Sign-ins are done manually and stored in a binder for each class. All children are signed in/out by a representative who uses a full legal signature and has recorded the time of day. Children’s records also contain admission agreements and a medical assessment. All children did not have immunization records on file.

Infant care teachers meet educational requirements. A review of staff records indicates all staff have received criminal record and child abuse clearances. LPA noted that all staff was not associated to the facility. The licensee has not exceeded the conditions, limitations and capacity specified on the license. Several staff present today are trained in CPR and Pediatric First aid. Staff records contain health screening as required by regulation. All staff have completed the mandated reporter training. This training shall be renewed every two years. Staff reviewed have immunization records indicating that they have been immunized against influenza, pertussis and measles.

Facility representative was reminded that all adults 18 and over, 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. CONTINUED ON PAGE 3

NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER: Joelle Redding
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: Gerald Poindexter
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE:

DATE: 02/09/2026
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 02/09/2026
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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
SAN DIEGO N. CC RO, 7575 METROPOLITAN DR STE 110
SAN DIEGO, CA 92108
FACILITY NAME: LEARNING JUNGLE MISSION VALLEY
FACILITY NUMBER: 376105085
VISIT DATE: 02/09/2026
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LPA discussed the safe sleep regulations with the facility representative and discussed the Child Care Licensing Safe Sleep webpage at https://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/child-care-licensing/public-information-andresources/safe-sleep as an additional resource. LPA also informed facility representative of the importance of checking for recalled infant devices on the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) website at https://www.cpsc.gov/ and recommended they register all infant devices with the CPSC to be notified of any recalls on their purchased equipment.

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-carecenters/.

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). LPA verified that the lead testing was completed in accordance to the Written Directives outlined in PIN 21-21.1-CCP. The facility has completed lead exceedancestesting.

To improve the quality and value of the new inspection process, a survey will 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 tools, please send them by email 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/process.

See LIC809 for deficiencies cited

Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with Kianna Worsham, assistant center director. A Notice of Site Visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Failure to comply with posting requirements shall result in an immediate civil penalty of $100. Appeal rights provided.

NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER: Joelle Redding
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: Gerald Poindexter
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE:

DATE: 02/09/2026
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 02/09/2026
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Created By: Gerald Poindexter On 02/09/2026 at 03:30 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
, 7575 METROPOLITAN DR STE 110
SAN DIEGO, CA 92108

FACILITY NAME: LEARNING JUNGLE MISSION VALLEY
FACILITY NUMBER: 376105085

DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:
VISIT DATE: 02/09/2026

DEFICIENCIES & PLANS OF CORRECTION (POCs)
Type B
Section Cited
CCR
101170(j)
Criminal Record Clearance
(j) The licensee shall maintain documentation of criminal record clearances or criminal record exemptions of volunteers that require fingerprinting.

This requirement is not met as evidenced by:
Deficient Practice Statement
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Based on observation and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above as teacher S1 and S2 did not have required background clearances associated to the facility. This poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
POC Due Date: 02/10/2026
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Ms. Worsham stated she will have both staff S1 and S2 associated to the facilty by the POC due date 2/10/26.
Type B
Section Cited
CCR
101221(b)(8)(C)
Child's Records
(b) Each record shall contain information including, but not limited to, the following: (8) Medical assessment, including ambulatory status as specified in Section 101220, and the following health information: (C) A signed consent form for emergency medical treatment unless the child's authorized
representative has signed the statement specified in Section 101220(f).

This requirement is not met as evidenced by:
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Based on records review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above, as of 1 of 5 children file reviewed did not have completed and signed LIC627 Consent for Medical Treatment form available for review. This poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
POC Due Date: 02/16/2026
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Ms. Worsham stated that she will obtain therequired signed and dated LIC627 children's form from parents for the child by due date of 2/16/26.
Failure to correct the cited deficiency(ies), on or before the Plan of Correction (POC) due date, may result in a civil penalty assessment.
Joelle Redding
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER:
Gerald Poindexter
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST:
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE:
DATE: 02/09/2026
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:
DATE: 02/09/2026


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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
, 7575 METROPOLITAN DR STE 110
SAN DIEGO, CA 92108

FACILITY NAME: LEARNING JUNGLE MISSION VALLEY
FACILITY NUMBER: 376105085

DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:
VISIT DATE: 02/09/2026

DEFICIENCIES & PLANS OF CORRECTION (POCs)
Type B
Section Cited
CCR
101419.3(a)
Modifications to Infant Needs and Services Plan
(a) The written infant needs and services plan shall be updated at least quarterly, or as often as necessary to assure its accuracy.

This requirement is not met as evidenced by:
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Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above as 3 of 5 children's records reviewed did not include updated Needs & Services plans, which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
POC Due Date: 02/16/2026
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Ms. Worsham stated that she will obtain all required signed and dated Needs & Services forms from parents by due date of 2/16/26.
Type B
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101220.1(g)(1)
Immunizations
(g) The licensee shall document each child's immunizations and shall maintain such documentation in the center for as long as the child is enrolled. (1) This requirement includes updating each child's immunization record when the child is due to receive required immunizations after enrollment in the child care center.

This requirement is not met as evidenced by:
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Based on record review and interview, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in the case of 2 of 5 children's records reviewed did not include MMR vaccines. Not maintaining immunization records for children poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
POC Due Date: 02/16/2026
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Ms. Worsham, stated that she will have parents provide the missing immunization records for the children in care and submit copies to LPA Poindexter by 2/16/26. Email to Gerald.Poindexter@dss.ca.gov
Failure to correct the cited deficiency(ies), on or before the Plan of Correction (POC) due date, may result in a civil penalty assessment.
Joelle Redding
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER:
Gerald Poindexter
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST:
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE:
DATE: 02/09/2026
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:
DATE: 02/09/2026


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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
, 7575 METROPOLITAN DR STE 110
SAN DIEGO, CA 92108

FACILITY NAME: LEARNING JUNGLE MISSION VALLEY
FACILITY NUMBER: 376105085

DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:
VISIT DATE: 02/09/2026

DEFICIENCIES & PLANS OF CORRECTION (POCs)
Type B
Section Cited
CCR
101174(d)

Disaster and Mass Casualty Plan: (d) Disaster drills shall be conducted at least every six months.

This requirement is not met as evidenced by:
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Based on interview and review of facility records, licensee has not performed or documented a fire drill every 6 months as required. The most recent documentation is 10/28/24. This poses a potential safety risk to children in care. which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
POC Due Date: 02/16/2026
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Ms. Worsham stated they will conduct a fire drill or earthquake drill no later than 2/16/26. The licensee will email a photo of the documentation to LPA via email by POC date. Email: Gerald.Poindexter@dss.ca.gov
Section Cited
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POC Due Date:
Plan of Correction
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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.
Joelle Redding
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER:
Gerald Poindexter
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST:
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE:
DATE: 02/09/2026
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:
DATE: 02/09/2026


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