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SOCIAL SERVICES

Community Care Licensing


FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 376300051
Report Date: 08/29/2024
Date Signed: 08/29/2024 03:15:25 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
RIVERSIDE SE CC RO, 3737 MAIN STREET, STE 700
RIVERSIDE, CA 92501
FACILITY NAME:LEARNING JUNGLE ESCONDIDO EASTFACILITY NUMBER:
376300051
ADMINISTRATOR/
DIRECTOR:		GUTIERREZ, MARIAFACILITY TYPE:
850
ADDRESS:1851 E WASHINGTONTELEPHONE:
(760) 745-0115
CITY:ESCONDIDOSTATE: CAZIP CODE:
92027
CAPACITY: 47TOTAL ENROLLED CHILDREN: 47CENSUS: 15DATE:
08/29/2024
TYPE OF VISIT:Annual/RequiredUNANNOUNCEDTIME VISIT/
INSPECTION BEGAN:
09:05 AM
MET WITH:Maria GutierrezTIME VISIT/
INSPECTION COMPLETED:
03:34 PM
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On the date and time listed above, Licensing Program Analysts (LPA)’s, Kelly Gerth and Kelli Waters arrived unannounced at the facility to conduct an annual inspection as part of a compliance review. This is a combination childcare center, and the other licensed programs are: 37630052 and 376300053 which were also inspected on this date. A tour of the inside and outside of the facility was granted and the following was observed and/or noted:
· The following items were posted and updated where necessary:
- License
- Emergency Disaster Plan (LIC610) and Earthquake Preparedness Checklist (LIC9148)
- Parent’s Rights Poster (PUB393)
- Personal Rights (LIC613A)
- Child Car Seat Law
- Menu
· The facility is operating within the limits as stated on the license.
· Ratios are being met during this inspection with 15 children present and 4 teachers.
· Classrooms 5 and 6 are adequately equipped with age and size appropriate furniture and equipment, LPA’s observed classroom 4 to lack sufficient age appropriate toys and materials
· There are no weapons present at the facility as stated by Director Maria Gutierrez
· There are no accessible bodies of water present. All wading pools or similar product must be emptied immediately after use and stored in an upright position.
· Drinking water is provided in the indoor and outdoor activity space through the filtered/bottled water dispensed from a water cooler provided by the CCC. Children use their own water bottle/ thermos brought from home.
· Medications are stored where inaccessible to children located in the kitchen.
Hazardous items are stored where inaccessible to children which include disinfectants, cleaning solutions and other items that are dangerous in the locked shed, front office and storage closet.
SUPERVISORS NAME: Carlos Martinez
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Kelly Gerth
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE: DATE: 08/29/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 08/29/2024
This report must be available at Child Care and Group Home facilities for public review for 3 years.

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Created By: Kelly Gerth On 08/29/2024 at 01:52 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
, 3737 MAIN STREET, STE 700
RIVERSIDE, CA 92501

FACILITY NAME: LEARNING JUNGLE ESCONDIDO EAST
FACILITY NUMBER: 376300051

DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:
VISIT DATE: 08/29/2024

DEFICIENCIES & PLANS OF CORRECTION (POCs)
Type B
Section Cited
CCR
101239(n)
Fixtures, Furniture, Equipment and Supplies
(n) Furniture and equipment shall be maintained in good condition, free of sharp, loose or pointed parts.

This requirement is not met as evidenced by:
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Based on observation, 3/3 preschool classrooms (Rooms 4, 5, 6) found to have chipping paint on indoor walls, cabinets chipped and in disrepair and childrens furnishings in disrepair.
POC Due Date: 09/30/2024
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By close of business on 9/30/24, Director will submit to licensing, proof of correction to chipped paint, cabinets in disrepair and furnishings through repair, replacement as needed.
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Section Cited
CCR
101239.1(a)
Napping Equipment
(a) Cots used for napping shall be maintained in a safe condition.

This requirement is not met as evidenced by:
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During the tour of the facility, LPAs found that 8/10 nap mats used in classroom 4 were found to have ripped vinyl, sharp edges due to the rips in the vinyl and/or exposed foam in areas of the cracked and ripped vinyl
POC Due Date: 09/30/2024
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By close of business on 09/30/24, Director will provide to licensing, proof of enough preschool cots/nap mats that are in safe condition for all children in care.
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:Carlos Martinez
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME:Kelly Gerth
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:
DATE: 08/29/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:
DATE: 08/29/2024


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Created By: Kelly Gerth On 08/29/2024 at 01:52 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
, 3737 MAIN STREET, STE 700
RIVERSIDE, CA 92501

FACILITY NAME: LEARNING JUNGLE ESCONDIDO EAST
FACILITY NUMBER: 376300051

DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:
VISIT DATE: 08/29/2024

DEFICIENCIES & PLANS OF CORRECTION (POCs)
Type B
Section Cited
CCR
101238(a)
Buildings and Grounds
(a) The child care center shall be clean, safe, sanitary and in good repair at all times to ensure the safety and well-being of children, employees and visitors.

This requirement is not met as evidenced by:
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Based on observation and interview, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in where 2/3 children’s toilet in the preschool facility were not in proper working condition and 3/3 classrooms in the preschool were found with to have visible dirt, grime and residue on the sinks, floors, walls and cabinets of the facility.
POC Due Date: 09/30/2024
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By close of business 9/30/24, Director agrees to provide proof of toilets in operating condition and cleaning of the visible dirt, grime and residue on surfaces in the preschool classrooms.
Type B
Section Cited
CCR
101239(o)(1)
Fixtures, Furniture, Equipment and Supplies
(o) Playground equipment shall be securely anchored to the ground unless it is portable by design. (1) Equipment shall be maintained in a safe condition, free of sharp, loose or pointed parts.

This requirement is not met as evidenced by:
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Based on observation and interview, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in where the garden portion of the outdoor activity space contains a garden box with protruding nails, screws, rotted wood pieces, debris and a wooden bench in disrepair also with protruding nails and broken wood pieces which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
POC Due Date: 09/30/2024
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Director will immediately make the area inaccessible by closing the garden gate while updates and repairs are discussed. Director will update licensing by close of business, 09/30/24 with the plan of corrections and repairs for the garden box and bench, and will not re-open the area until the plan is discussed and agreed upon with licensing.
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:Carlos Martinez
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME:Kelly Gerth
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:
DATE: 08/29/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:
DATE: 08/29/2024


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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 EAST
FACILITY NUMBER: 376300051
VISIT DATE: 08/29/2024
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 Poisons and toxins are locked and inaccessible to children
· All floors were observed to be safe and clean.
· Playgrounds are enclosed by appropriate fences but observed to have potential hazards as the childrens garden area was found to have sharp, protruding broken pieces from wooden gardening box and wooden bench.
· Food preparation area is clean, free of litter and rubbish and free of rodents and other vermin
· Food is stored appropriately and protected from contamination
· All storage containers for solid waste were observed to have tight-fitting covers that are kept on, and in good repair
· Sign in/Sign out record was reviewed and meets regulation requirements
· Disaster drills have not been conducted at least every six months – last drill was conducted on 02/07/2024, LPA’s reminded Director Maria Gutierrez of the regulation and Director stated an emergency drill will be conducted before the end of this week.
A review of staff and children's records were conducted as part of this evaluation.
· Children’s records were found to be complete during this inspection.
· Staff record review indicates that all staff present meet minimum qualifications for the position for which they were hired
· A staff member is present with current Pediatric CPR/First Aid which expires on 7/29/25
· Opening and closing staff member’s CPR/First Aid expires on 01/12/24
· Director completed Health and Safety Training 10/26/22
· A review of staff records on this date indicates that all facility staff or other individuals who require caregiver background checks have received criminal record and child abuse index clearances or exemptions.
To improve the quality and value of the new inspection process, a survey may 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 CARE tools, please send them email inquiries 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.
SUPERVISORS NAME: Carlos Martinez
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Kelly Gerth
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 08/29/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 08/29/2024
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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 EAST
FACILITY NUMBER: 376300051
VISIT DATE: 08/29/2024
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 Director Maria Gutierrez was reminded that all adults 18 and over, including employees and volunteers, except as specified in Health and Safety Code section 1596.871, must obtain a criminal record clearance or exemption, prior to initial presence in a Child Care Center. A civil penalty of $100.00 minimum/day for a maximum of 5 days or, if the penalty is for a repeat violation, for a maximum of 30 days per person will be assessed if this regulation is violated.
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’s verified that the lead testing was completed in accordance to the Written Directives outlined in PIN 21-21.1-CCP.
LPA referred Director Maria Gutierrez to the Department website for additional lead information: Lead Toxicity Prevention and Water Testing Information.
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-care-centers/
Director Maria Gutierrez was informed of the MyChildCarePlan.org website; a consumer education website that helps families obtain child care by connecting them to child care providers and Resource and Referral Agencies (R&Rs) throughout California.
On-line Licensing forms & regulations for a Child Care Center can be obtained on the Department’s website: www.ccld.ca.gov. Additionally, there is a link to “Receive Important Updates” located on the right side of the page, immediately above Quick Links. One can add their email address and choose which program(s) they wish to receive Provider Information Notices (PIN) for.
SUPERVISORS NAME: Carlos Martinez
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Kelly Gerth
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 08/29/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 08/29/2024
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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 EAST
FACILITY NUMBER: 376300051
VISIT DATE: 08/29/2024
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The Duty Officer is available to answer questions Monday – Friday; 8:00am to 5:00pm at: 951-782-4200
Director Maria Gutierrez was asked to update the following documents, if applicable, and submit to licensing within 30 days:
1.LIC 500 Personnel Report
2.LIC 610 Emergency & Disaster Plan
3.Parent Handbook/ Program Curriculum/Admission policies and procedures/ fee schedule (only if changes have been made or file copy is more than 2 years old)
4.LIC 309 Administrative Organization (only if changes have been made or file copy is more than 2 years old)
5.LIC 308 Designation of Administrative Responsibility (only if changes have been made& current designation is on file)

See LIC809-D for cited deficiencies

During the exit interview, the Director Maria Gutierrez confirmed that there are no Registered Sex Offenders living in the facility and LPA completed the RSO profile in FAS.
A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days.
SUPERVISORS NAME: Carlos Martinez
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Kelly Gerth
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 08/29/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 08/29/2024
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