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Department of
SOCIAL SERVICES

Community Care Licensing


FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 376300053
Report Date: 05/28/2026
Date Signed: 05/28/2026 03:01:39 PM

Document Has Been Signed on 05/28/2026 03:01 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 ESCONDIDO EASTFACILITY NUMBER:
376300053
ADMINISTRATOR/
DIRECTOR:		GUTIERREZ, MARIAFACILITY TYPE:
830
ADDRESS:1851 E WASHINGTONTELEPHONE:
(760) 745-0115
CITY:ESCONDIDOSTATE: CAZIP CODE:
92027
CAPACITY: 20TOTAL ENROLLED CHILDREN: 9CENSUS: 0DATE:
05/28/2026
TYPE OF VISIT:Case Management - DeficienciesUNANNOUNCEDTIME VISIT/
INSPECTION BEGAN:
01:55 PM
MET WITH:A.D Leticia Gonzalez TIME VISIT/
INSPECTION COMPLETED:
03:14 PM
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 On the above date and time listed, Program Analyst (LPA) Kelly Gerth arrived unannounced at Learning Jungle Escondido East (CCC) and met with Assistant Director Leticia Gonzalez and provided the purpose of this visit, to follow up on a Case Management conducted on May 15, 2026, where it is stated in the report that Mold was found in both the Kitchen and the Infant Room. LPA Gerth toured the outside of the facility and observed the Infant Classroom and Kitchen to remain closed/quarantined due to mold identified by a certified inspector.
On 05/15/2026, LPA Gerth conducted a Case Management visit to inspect the facility. During this visit, the Director was advised to contact the Local Public Health Department (PHD) to obtain and follow guidance regarding the mold concerns. The Director informed LPA that the facility had been tested on 04/10/2026 and provided LPA with a copy of the inspection reports, which confirmed the presence of mold in the kitchen and infant room samples. The reports recommended further mold remediation, evaluation and steps. LPA was also informed that the facility had obtained quotes from several different vendors/companies to address the mold issues. Based on the information gathered, LPA Gerth did not issue a deficiency for the mold at this time because the facility had taken action to rectify the issue.
As of the date and time of this report, the CCC has not provided evidence of guidance followed from the PHD, nor has the CCC fully rectified the Kitchen and Infant Room areas affected by mold. Therefore, based on the information gathered, the CCC is being and being cited for CCR 101238 (a). In addition, the CCC failed to correct CCR 101212(g) violation issued on 05/15/2026. See 809 D page for deficiencies cited. Civil Penalties have also been issued.
LPA Kelly Gerth informed Assistant Director Leticia Gonzalez that this report dated 05/28/2026 documents one (1) Type A citation which shall be posted for 30 consecutive days as there is immediate risk to the health, safety, and/or personal rights of children in care. See Continuation Page
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER: Carlos Martinez
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: Kelly Gerth
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE: DATE: 05/28/2026
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 05/28/2026
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
RIVERSIDE SE CC RO, 3737 MAIN STREET, STE 700
RIVERSIDE, CA 92501
FACILITY NAME: LEARNING JUNGLE ESCONDIDO EAST
FACILITY NUMBER: 376300053
VISIT DATE: 05/28/2026
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Also, LPA Gerth informed the facility representative to provide a copy of this licensing report dated 05/28/2026 that documents any Type A citation(s) to parents/guardians of all children currently enrolled by the next business day or the next day the children are in care, and to any newly enrolled parents/guardians for 12 months from the date of this report. A signed Acknowledgement of Receipt of Licensing Report (LIC 9224), or other written statement, must be placed in the child's file for verification.
An exit interview was conducted with Assistant Director Leticia Gonzalez. Appeal Rights were discussed and provided. A Notice of Site visit was given to Licensee who was reminded the notice must remain posted for 30 days.
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER: Carlos Martinez
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: Kelly Gerth
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE:

DATE: 05/28/2026
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 05/28/2026
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Created By: Kelly Gerth On 05/28/2026 at 12:50 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: 376300053

DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:
VISIT DATE: 05/28/2026
Deficiency Type
POC Due Date /
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DEFICIENCIES
PLAN OF CORRECTIONS(POCs)
Type A
05/29/2026
Section Cited
CCR
101238(a)

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CCR 101238(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 was not met as evidenced by;
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By POC date Facility Representative stated they will submit to CCL, a full report from a professional mold remediation company that reflects the facility has been cleared of mold at the facility.
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Based on observation, interview and record review, the Licensee did not comply with the section cited above as LPA observed that the Childcare center has not remediated the kitchen and infant room areas affected by Mold found which, which poses an immediate health, safety and/or personal rights risk to children in care.
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Section Cited
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101212 Reporting Requirements (g) The items specified in (d)(1)(E) through (G) above shall also be reported to the local health officer when appropriate pursuant to Title 17, California Code of Regulations, Title 17, Section 2500. This requirement was not met as evidenced by;
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By POC date, the licensee will provide to CCL, detailed evidence of the steps and action followed based on all guidance received from the Local Health Department regarding the mold found at the facility.
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Based on review of documents, the Licensee did not provide evidence of both reporting the mold found at the facility to the Public Health Department and following the guidance received by the Public Health Department, to CCL.
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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.
Carlos Martinez
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER:
Kelly Gerth
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST:
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE:
DATE: 05/28/2026
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:
DATE: 05/28/2026


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