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FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 374845108
Report Date: 09/19/2023
Date Signed: 09/19/2023 11:14:20 AM

Document Has Been Signed on 09/19/2023 11:14 AM - 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 SOUTH EAST, 3737 MAIN STREET, STE 700
RIVERSIDE, CA 92501
FACILITY NAME:LEARNING JUNGLE VALLEY CENTERFACILITY NUMBER:
374845108
ADMINISTRATOR:ALINAH LOPEZFACILITY TYPE:
850
ADDRESS:29235 VALLEY CENTER RDTELEPHONE:
(760) 749-4107
CITY:VALLEY CENTERSTATE: CAZIP CODE:
92082
CAPACITY: 58TOTAL ENROLLED CHILDREN: 28CENSUS: 14DATE:
09/19/2023
TYPE OF VISIT:Required - 1 YearUNANNOUNCEDTIME BEGAN:
09:00 AM
MET WITH:Alinah LopezTIME COMPLETED:
11:15 AM
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At 9:00AM on September 19, 2023, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA), Alaina Wilburn conducted an annual inspection as part of a compliance review. 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
· Classrooms are adequately equipped with age and size appropriate furniture and equipment and free of hazards
· There are no weapons present at the facility as stated by Director
· 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 activity space by water dispenser with personal cups - and in the outdoor activity space by a water pitcher with cups.
· Medications are stored where inaccessible to children (locked in kitchen area)
· Hazardous items are stored where inaccessible to children which include disinfectants, cleaning solutions and other items that are dangerous
SUPERVISORS NAME: Deborah Mullen
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Alaina Wilburn
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE: DATE: 09/19/2023
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 09/19/2023
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
RIVERSIDE SOUTH EAST, 3737 MAIN STREET, STE 700
RIVERSIDE, CA 92501
FACILITY NAME: LEARNING JUNGLE VALLEY CENTER
FACILITY NUMBER: 374845108
VISIT DATE: 09/19/2023
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· Poisons and toxins are locked and inaccessible to children
· All floors were observed to be safe and clean.
· Bathrooms were observed to be safe, sanitary and in operating condition
· Playgrounds are enclosed by appropriate fences and free of hazards
· Outdoor activity areas are supplied with age and size appropriate equipment in good condition
· 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 are conducted at least every six months – last drill was conducted on 08/10/23

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 05/20/2025.
· Opening and closing staff member’s CPR/First Aid expires on 05/20/2025
· Director completed Health and Safety Training on 07/09/2023
· 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: Deborah Mullen
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Alaina Wilburn
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 09/19/2023
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 09/19/2023
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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
RIVERSIDE SOUTH EAST, 3737 MAIN STREET, STE 700
RIVERSIDE, CA 92501
FACILITY NAME: LEARNING JUNGLE VALLEY CENTER
FACILITY NUMBER: 374845108
VISIT DATE: 09/19/2023
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Director 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 verified that the lead testing was completed in accordance to the Written Directives outlined in PIN 21-21.1-CCP.

LPA referred Director to the Department website for lead: 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 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.

SUPERVISORS NAME: Deborah Mullen
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Alaina Wilburn
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 09/19/2023
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 09/19/2023
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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
RIVERSIDE SOUTH EAST, 3737 MAIN STREET, STE 700
RIVERSIDE, CA 92501
FACILITY NAME: LEARNING JUNGLE VALLEY CENTER
FACILITY NUMBER: 374845108
VISIT DATE: 09/19/2023
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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.

The Duty Officer is available to answer questions Monday – Friday; 8:00am to 5:00pm at: 951-782-4200



See LIC 809D for cited deficiencies.

During the exit interview, the Director Alinah Lopez, 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.

An exit interview was conducted, and this report was reviewed with the Director Alinah Lopez. Appeal rights were discussed and provided during the exit interview.
SUPERVISORS NAME: Deborah Mullen
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Alaina Wilburn
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 09/19/2023
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 09/19/2023
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Created By: Alaina Wilburn On 09/19/2023 at 10:51 AM
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 VALLEY CENTER
FACILITY NUMBER: 374845108

DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:
VISIT DATE: 09/19/2023

DEFICIENCIES & PLANS OF CORRECTION (POCs)
Type B
Section Cited
CCR
101216(g)(1)
Personnel Requirements
(1) Except as specified in (3) below, good physical health shall be verified by a health screening, including a test for tuberculosis, performed by or under the supervision of a physician not more than one year prior to or seven days after employment or licensure.

This requirement is not met as evidenced by:
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Based on LPA Wilburn's record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in 2 out of 4 Staff, Staff 1 (S1) and Staff #4(S4), do not have proof of a health screening available for review at time of visit, which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
POC Due Date: 09/29/2023
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Director will submit a copy of the health screening for herself and Staff #3 to LPA by plan of correction date of 09/29/2023.
Section Cited
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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.
SUPERVISOR'S NAME:Deborah Mullen
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME:Alaina Wilburn
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:
DATE: 09/19/2023
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:
DATE: 09/19/2023


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