376105128-5-9-2023-51-CC-SCLA-CRNQDQ-20230509120507

Community Care Licensing

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 376105128
Report Date: 05/09/2023
Date Signed: 05/09/2023 12:05:18 PM

Document Has Been Signed on 05/09/2023 12:05 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
CCLD Regional Office, 7575 METROPOLITAN DR STE 110
SAN DIEGO, CA 92108

FACILITY NAME:	LEARNING JUNGLE MISSION GORGE		FACILITY NUMBER:	376105128
ADMINISTRATOR:	KAYLA THOMAS		FACILITY TYPE:	830
ADDRESS:	6690 MISSION GORGE RD #R,S,T,Q		TELEPHONE:	(619) 280-6690
CITY:	SAN DIEGO	STATE: CA	ZIP CODE:	92120
CAPACITY: 20	TOTAL ENROLLED CHILDREN: 20	CENSUS: 0	DATE:	05/09/2023
TYPE OF VISIT:	Prelicensing	ANNOUNCED	TIME BEGAN:	10:00 AM
MET WITH:	Kayla Thomas & Lauren Patlan		TIME COMPLETED:	12:20 PM

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1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25	On 05/09/23 at 10:00am, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA), Samantha Clenista conducted an announced Pre-Licensing inspection. Upon arrival, LPA met with Center Director, Kayla Thomas and Assistant Director, Lauren Patlan. All indoor and outdoor activity space utilized for the children were inspected today. Facility is requesting to be licensed for 20 infants (ages 0-2 years old) in Room 4A and Room 4B. Fire clearance was granted on 03/27/23. This facility currently houses a preschool program in Room 1, 2 and 3. The areas used for the infant program was observed to be separate from the preschool program, both indoors and outdoors. LPA informed Director that the programs shall never commingle at any given time and that staff are required to maintain direct visual supervision of the children at all times during indoor and outdoor play. When medications are on site (depending on the medication), Director stated that they will be in a locked cabinet in the director’s office. LPA continued to tour the facility and measured all indoor and outdoor activity space. Room 4A measured at 453.89 sq. ft. and Room 4B measured at 300.4 sq. ft. The total indoor activity space available for the children is 754.29 sq. ft., which will accommodate a total of 21 children. There is a separate bathroom located in Room 4A that is equipped with two toilets and one sink available for the children. There are an additional 4 sinks within the classrooms available for the children. There is a changing table within arm’s reach of a sink in both Room 4A and Room 4B. LPA observed the indoor play space to be complete with age-appropriate furniture and equipment, including tables, chairs, cubbies, bookshelves, and other activity supplies for the children. There is a refrigerator for children’s use in both classrooms. There is a separate crib area (not included in the activity square footage) located between both rooms that currently has 6 cribs, for the younger infants. There are napping mats for the older infants who can climb out of a crib. Infant needs and services plan will be stored in the classroom in a binder per child.

SUPERVISORS NAME: Monica Cuddy
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Samantha Clenista
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 05/09/2023

I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 05/09/2023

This report must be available at Child Care and Group Home facilities for public review for 3 years.

LIC809 (FAS) - (06/04)

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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 GORGE	FACILITY NUMBER: 376105128
	VISIT DATE: 05/09/2023

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There is a staff restroom located in the kitchen/staff lounge area, equipped with one toilet and one sink. The Director's office and staff restroom will be the isolation area for children who are ill. The kitchen area currently includes 1 refrigerator, 1 freezer, 1 sink (has hot water), a stove/oven, microwave, and dishwasher. Kitchen area and food storage area was observed free of rodents and/or vermin. There is an operational carbon monoxide detector on site located in kitchen. All required documents were observed posted in the main parent drop off/pick up area. This area is also where the electronic (via Curacubby) sign-in and out is located, where each parent is assigned a QR code.

The facility currently has two (one for infant and another for preschool) separately fenced in outdoor areas located across the staff parking lot, about 150 feet walking distance from the center. LPA informed Director that children must be escorted to and from the playground, and that staff must maintain direct supervision at all times. The infant playground measured at approximately 617.5 sq. ft., sufficient for only 8 children at one time. Facility is requesting to be licensed for 20 children. A playground waiver to share the playground at different times in the AM and PM due to limited square footage shall be submitted and approved prior to licensure. Area was observed to be fully fenced via vertical wooden fencing. Area had a pergola used for shade. Area had age appropriate toys and play equipment and had turf under play structure. Drinking water is readily accessible inside and outside the classroom via refillable water jugs and sippy cups. Director is reminded that any changes to the facility must be reported to and approved by Community Care Licensing.

Incidental Medical services (IMS) was discussed. For IMS information see Evaluator Manual – Regulation Interpretations and Procedures for Child Care Centers Sections 101173 and 101226. When any IMS is provided, an updated 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. LPA and Director discussed California Megan's Law and LPA provided: www.meganslaw.ca.gov.

SUPERVISORS NAME: Monica Cuddy
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Samantha Clenista
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 05/09/2023

I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 05/09/2023

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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 GORGE	FACILITY NUMBER: 376105128
	VISIT DATE: 05/09/2023

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Facility Representative 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 the updated LIC311A with the facility representative today and reminded to keep anything that reads, “Keep Out of Reach of Children” inaccessible to children.

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.

Prior to licensure, the following is needed:
· Submit playground waiver request to share the infant playground at staggered times with no more than 8 children at one time

Exit interview was conducted with Director and Assistant Director. An infant license for 20 children (ages 0-2 years old) in Room 4A and 4B may be granted upon receiving the above corrections and after a final file review. Director stated her understanding. Director understands that this report shall be kept available at the facility for public review for 3 years.

SUPERVISORS NAME: Monica Cuddy
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Samantha Clenista
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 05/09/2023

I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 05/09/2023

LIC809 (FAS) - (06/04)

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