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Community Care Licensing


FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 374845108
Report Date: 07/30/2024
Date Signed: 07/30/2024 04:32:08 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 VALLEY CENTERFACILITY NUMBER:
374845108
ADMINISTRATOR/
DIRECTOR:		ALINAH LOPEZFACILITY TYPE:
850
ADDRESS:29235 VALLEY CENTER RDTELEPHONE:
(760) 749-4107
CITY:VALLEY CENTERSTATE: CAZIP CODE:
92082
CAPACITY: 58TOTAL ENROLLED CHILDREN: 58CENSUS: 17DATE:
07/30/2024
TYPE OF VISIT:Annual/RandomUNANNOUNCEDTIME VISIT/
INSPECTION BEGAN:
09:20 AM
MET WITH:Nialea Guachena.TIME VISIT/
INSPECTION COMPLETED:
04:50 PM
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Licensing Program Analyst (LPA), Gabriela Hernandez 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. There were 17 children present with 2 teachers and 2 aides.
· Classrooms are adequately equipped with age and size appropriate furniture and equipment but are not free of hazards.
· There are no weapons present at the facility as stated by Facility Representative.
· 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/outdoor activity space by water dispenser (water is delivered from Sparkletts). If children do not bring personal cups, there are disposable cups available.
· Medications are stored where inaccessible to children; medicine is located in the office in a locked box.
· Hazardous items where accessible to children which include disinfectants, cleaning solutions and other items that are dangerous.
· All floors were not observed to be safe and clean.
SUPERVISORS NAME: Pauline Beschorner
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Gabriela Hernandez
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE: DATE: 07/30/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 07/30/2024
This report must be available at Child Care and Group Home facilities for public review for 3 years.

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Created By: Gabriela Hernandez On 07/30/2024 at 02:57 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 VALLEY CENTER
FACILITY NUMBER: 374845108

DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:
VISIT DATE: 07/30/2024

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 record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in that there was no record of any completed disaster drills which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
POC Due Date: 08/06/2024
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Licensee will complete diaster drills this week and send proof to LPA via email.
Type B
Section Cited
CCR
101238.4(d)
Storage Space
(d) Combustibles, cleaning equipment and cleaning agents shall be stored in an area separate from food supplies in a locked cabinet or in a location inaccessible to children.

This requirement is not met as evidenced by:
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Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in that there were several cleaning items labeled "keep out of the reach of children" accessible to chidlren in both classrooms which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
POC Due Date: 08/06/2024
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Licensee removed the immediate items that were inaccessible to children, Licensee will remove other items LPA observed and will send photo with an update on a location where it is not accessible to children to 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:Pauline Beschorner
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME:Gabriela Hernandez
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:
DATE: 07/30/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:
DATE: 07/30/2024


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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
, 3737 MAIN STREET, STE 700
RIVERSIDE, CA 92501

FACILITY NAME: LEARNING JUNGLE VALLEY CENTER
FACILITY NUMBER: 374845108

DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:
VISIT DATE: 07/30/2024

DEFICIENCIES & PLANS OF CORRECTION (POCs)
Type B
Section Cited
CCR
101238.2(d)(2)
Outdoor Activity Space
(d) The surface of the outdoor activity space shall be maintained: (2) Free of hazards including, but not limited to, holes, broken glass and other debris, and dry grasses that pose a fire hazard.

This requirement is not met as evidenced by:
Deficient Practice Statement
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Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in that there is a tree stump located in the middle of the outside play ground that is a hazard which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
POC Due Date: 08/23/2024
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Licensee will put cones around the tree stump for the time being, Licensee will contact admin. to have a company come out and remove the tree stump.
Type B
Section Cited
CCR
101238.2(e)
Outdoor Activity Space
(e) As a condition of licensure, the areas around and under high climbing equipment, swings, slides and other similar equipment shall be cushioned with material that absorbs falls.

This requirement is not met as evidenced by:
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Based on observation and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in that there is a slide and high climbing equipment that does not have anything to absorb the fall which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
POC Due Date: 08/23/2024
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Licensee will put caution tape around the slide and climbing equipment so children and staff know to not use and Licensee will contact admin to remove the climbing equipment and insert new wood chips.
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:Pauline Beschorner
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME:Gabriela Hernandez
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:
DATE: 07/30/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:
DATE: 07/30/2024


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Created By: Gabriela Hernandez On 07/30/2024 at 02:57 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 VALLEY CENTER
FACILITY NUMBER: 374845108

DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:
VISIT DATE: 07/30/2024

DEFICIENCIES & PLANS OF CORRECTION (POCs)
Type B
Section Cited
CCR
101238.2(f)
Outdoor Activity Space
(f) Sandboxes shall be inspected daily and kept free of hazardous foreign materials.

This requirement is not met as evidenced by:
Deficient Practice Statement
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Based on observation the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in the sand box is not filled with sand exposing the plastic layer underneath which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
POC Due Date: 08/23/2024
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Licensee will put caution tape to make the sand box off limit as the immediate plan of correction. Licensee will contact admin to have sand box refilled.
Type B
Section Cited
CCR
101227(a)(15)
(15)All foods or beverages capable of supporting the rapid and progressive growth of microorganisms that can cause food infections or food intoxications shall be stored in covered containers at 45 degrees F (7.2 degrees C) or less.


This requirement is not met as evidenced by:
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Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in that there was food located in a shelf that is used to store items for the classroom which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
POC Due Date: 08/06/2024
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Licensee immediately disposed of the food left behind and will review the handbook policy with staff and parents to ensure no outside commerical food is brought into the daycare.
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:Pauline Beschorner
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME:Gabriela Hernandez
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:
DATE: 07/30/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:
DATE: 07/30/2024


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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 VALLEY CENTER
FACILITY NUMBER: 374845108
VISIT DATE: 07/30/2024
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·Bathrooms were observed to be safe, sanitary and in operating condition.
· Playgrounds are enclosed by appropriate fences but are not free of hazards.
· 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, some parents did not have full signatures.
· Disaster drills are not conducted – it is unknown when the last drill was completed.
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 07/2026.
· Opening member’s CPR/First Aid expires on 08/2024 and closing staff member expires 07/2026.
· Assistant Director completed Health and Safety Training.
· 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: Pauline Beschorner
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Gabriela Hernandez
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 07/30/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 07/30/2024
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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 VALLEY CENTER
FACILITY NUMBER: 374845108
VISIT DATE: 07/30/2024
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Facility Representative 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.

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/

Facility Representative 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: Pauline Beschorner
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Gabriela Hernandez
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 07/30/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 07/30/2024
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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 VALLEY CENTER
FACILITY NUMBER: 374845108
VISIT DATE: 07/30/2024
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The Duty Officer is available to answer questions Monday – Friday; 8:00am to 5:00pm at: 951-782-4200

The licensee/director 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 Assistant Director 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 Assistant Director Nialea Guachena. Appeal rights were discussed and provided during the exit interview.

SUPERVISORS NAME: Pauline Beschorner
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Gabriela Hernandez
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 07/30/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 07/30/2024
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Created By: Gabriela Hernandez On 07/30/2024 at 03:35 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 VALLEY CENTER
FACILITY NUMBER: 374845108

DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:
VISIT DATE: 07/30/2024

DEFICIENCIES & PLANS OF CORRECTION (POCs)
Type B
Section Cited
HSC
1596.8595(d)(1)
(d)(1) A licensed child day care facility shall provide to the parents or legal guardians of each child receiving services in the facility copies of any licensing document pertaining to a conference conducted by a local licensing agency management representative with the licensee in which issues of noncompliance are discussed.
This requirement is not met as evidenced by:
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Based on interview and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in 5 out of 5 children files reviewed did not have the LIC9224 on file regarding the noncompliance conference which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
POC Due Date: 08/06/2024
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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:Pauline Beschorner
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME:Gabriela Hernandez
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:
DATE: 07/30/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:
DATE: 07/30/2024


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