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Department of
SOCIAL SERVICES

Community Care Licensing


FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 376301074
Report Date: 07/10/2025
Date Signed: 07/10/2025 03:47:00 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:
376301074
ADMINISTRATOR/
DIRECTOR:		NIALEA GUACHENAFACILITY TYPE:
860
ADDRESS:29235 VALLEY CENTER ROADTELEPHONE:
(760) 749-4107
CITY:VALLEY CENTERSTATE: CAZIP CODE:
92082
CAPACITY: 40TOTAL ENROLLED CHILDREN: 40CENSUS: 36DATE:
07/10/2025
TYPE OF VISIT:Case Management - DeficienciesUNANNOUNCEDTIME VISIT/
INSPECTION BEGAN:
12:15 PM
MET WITH:Nialea GuachenaTIME VISIT/
INSPECTION COMPLETED:
04:10 PM
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On 07/10/25, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA), Kelli Waters, conducted an unannounced visit to the facility for a separate unrelated issue. During the Case Management visit, LPA met with Director, Nialea Guachena, discussed the reason for the visit, took a census and toured the facility. During the inspection, LPA reviewed records, conducted interviews and observed facility grounds, inside and outside.

Upon arrival LPA conducted a staff census and observed 3 out of 11 staff did not have a background clearance associated to the facility license. LPA Waters verified that the 3 unassociated staff did have a valid cleared background check and Director, Nialea Guachena was able to associate the staff while LPA was present.

During the facility tour inside, LPA observed 7 out of 8 large rugs used in entrance and classrooms PS1 & PS2 to have multiple stains from approximately 1 inch in diameter to 7 inches in diameter in size. The majority of stains are dark grey, with two documented stains in a pinkish-orange color. The facility stated that carpets are professionally cleaned every 3 months and vacuumed nightly. LPA Waters observed that one of the toilets in the PS2 bathroom and the portable sink in PS 1 were not in working order. Interviews revealed that the plumbing in both bathrooms frequently clog. LPA observed toilet plungers in both bathrooms and a towel laid under the toilet in the PS2 bathroom. Interviews revealed that there have been up to three toilets not functioning at the same time, but it is common for the toilets to not be functioning at least once a week.

While outside, LPA Waters observed a dead, 2-story tree with an orange, white and red colored fungus growing from the bottom, accessible to children in care. The tree is a light gray color and has no leaves present. LPA Waters also observed that the permanent wood shade structure was removed. Record review revealed that the structure was removed on 05/03/25 without notification to Community Care Licensing (CCLD) and as of the date of visit, no replacement plan has been implemented. The facility is currently using a 10 by 10 portable canopy and two trees to provide shade while children are outside.
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER: Carlos Martinez
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: Kelli Waters
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE: DATE: 07/10/2025
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 07/10/2025
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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Created By: Kelli Waters On 07/10/2025 at 03:17 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: 376301074

DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:
VISIT DATE: 07/10/2025
Deficiency Type
POC Due Date /
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DEFICIENCIES
PLAN OF CORRECTIONS(POCs)
Type B
07/11/2025
Section Cited
CCR
101170(e)(2)

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101170 Criminal Record Clearance (e)(2) Request a transfer of a criminal record clearance as specified in Section 101170(f)

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Director associated all staff present to facility license number while LPA was present. Licensee will ensure that facility director has access to Guardian and that Director will associate a staff member prior to entering the facility for work.
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Based on observation, record review, and interview, 3 out of 11 staff present were not associated to the facility license, therefore licensee did not comply with the section cited above which posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
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Type B
07/25/2025
Section Cited
CCR101237(a)

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101237 Alterations to Existing Buildings or New Facilities (a) Prior to construction or alterations, the licensee shall notify the Department of the proposed change(s).

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Licensee will submit an updated facility sketch of the preschool playground and the proposed plan to replace the permanent shade structure to LPA via email by 07/25/25.
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Based on observation, interview and record review, the permanent wood shade structure was removed on 05/03/25 without notifying CCLD, therefore the licensee did not comply with the regulation cited above which is a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
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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:
Kelli Waters
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST:
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE:
DATE: 07/10/2025
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:
DATE: 07/10/2025


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Created By: Kelli Waters On 07/10/2025 at 03:21 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: 376301074

DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:
VISIT DATE: 07/10/2025
Deficiency Type
POC Due Date /
Section Number
DEFICIENCIES
PLAN OF CORRECTIONS(POCs)
Type B
08/08/2025
Section Cited
CCR
101238(a)

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101238 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.
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Licensee will ensure that the tree is made inaccessible to children in care by removal or will provide documentation from an arborist or recognized tree authority that the tree will not fall and that the growing fungus inside the tree is not harmful to children or staff. Licensee will provide plan of removal or documentation that the tree is safe to LPA via email by 08/08/25. Licensee will have rugs cleaned or replaced and provide photographic evidence to LPA via email by 08/08/25
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Based on observation and interview, there is an approximately 2-story, dead tree in the preschool playground with fungus around the bottom portion of the trunk accessible to children and 7 out of 8 rugs were stained, therefore the licensee did not comply with the regulation cited above which is a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
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Type B
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Section Cited
CCR101239(e)(4)

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101239 Fixtures, Furniture, Equipment and Supplies(e)(4) All toilets, handwashing and bathing facilities shall be maintained in safe and sanitary operating condition…
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Licensee will have all plumbing fixtures, toilets and sinks, in proper and continous working order. Licensee will provide proof of plumbing work done or plans to fix plumbing to LPA via email by 08/08/25.
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Based on observation and interview, one toilet and one portable sink included in the required fixtures were out of order at time of inspection, therefore the licensee did not comply with the regulation cited above which is a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
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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:
Kelli Waters
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST:
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE:
DATE: 07/10/2025
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:
DATE: 07/10/2025


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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: 376301074
VISIT DATE: 07/10/2025
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Facility was cited under California Childcare Regulations (CCR) Title 22.

See 809-D for deficiencies.

An exit interview was conducted, a copy of this report, and appeal rights were discussed and provided to Director, Nialea Guachena. The Notice of Site Visit must be posted for 30 days.

A copy of this report must be made available to the public, at the facility site, for 1 year.
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER: Carlos Martinez
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: Kelli Waters
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE:

DATE: 07/10/2025
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 07/10/2025
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