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Department of
SOCIAL SERVICES

Community Care Licensing


COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION REPORT

Facility Number: 376701503
Report Date: 01/04/2023
Date Signed: 01/04/2023 11:46:34 AM

Substantiated


STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION REPORT		CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
CCLD Regional Office, 7575 METROPOLITAN DR., STE 110
SAN DIEGO, CA 92108
This is an official report of an unannounced visit/investigation of a complaint received in our office on
11/02/2022 and conducted by Evaluator JoAnn R Legaspi
PUBLIC
COMPLAINT CONTROL NUMBER: 20-CC-20221102082754
FACILITY NAME:LEARNING JUNGLE RANCHO SAN DIEGO - PRESCHOOLFACILITY NUMBER:
376701503
ADMINISTRATOR:TINA PROWANTFACILITY TYPE:
850
ADDRESS:3605 AVOCADO BOULEVARDTELEPHONE:
(619) 569-7607
CITY:LA MESASTATE: CAZIP CODE:
91941
CAPACITY:72CENSUS: 30DATE:
01/04/2023
UNANNOUNCEDTIME BEGAN:
08:15 AM
MET WITH:Tina ProwantTIME COMPLETED:
09:30 AM
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Facility staff did not ensure classroom was kept in a sanitary condition for children in care
INVESTIGATION FINDINGS:
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On January 4th, 2023 at 8:15 AM, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Jo Ann Legaspi conducted an inspection to conclude the complaint investigation regarding the above allegation. LPA advised Director Tina Prowant of the meeting’s purpose and was granted facility entry. There were twelve (12) children (ages 2 - 3 1/2 years) in classroom 5 with three (3) teachers. There were seven (7) children (ages 3 - 5 years) in classroom 6 with one (1) teacher. There were eleven (11) children (ages 3 - 5 years) in classroom 7 with two (2) teachers.

The investigation involved facility tours, document reviews and observation of the facility camera videos. It also involved interviews with involved witnesses, children, daycare parents, staff and the director.

Staff provided documentation to the Department confirming the facility's exterior is treated for insects and rodents on a regular basis. Children report they have not observed rodents but observed the rodent droppings. Witnesses observed a deceased rodent on the classroom’s ceiling tile as it was removed by workmen.



Substantiated
Estimated Days of Completion:
SUPERVISORS NAME: Tulam Vu
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: JoAnn R Legaspi
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 01/04/2023
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 01/04/2023
This report must be available at Child Care and Group Home facilities for public review for 3 years.
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Control Number 20-CC-20221102082754
STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION REPORT (Cont)		CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
CCLD Regional Office, 7575 METROPOLITAN DR., STE 110
SAN DIEGO, CA 92108
FACILITY NAME: LEARNING JUNGLE RANCHO SAN DIEGO - PRESCHOOL
FACILITY NUMBER: 376701503
VISIT DATE: 01/04/2023
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Observation of the facility surveillance videos reveal a deceased rodent on a ceiling tile when the ceiling tile was removed by workmen.

Based on LPAs’ observations, conducted interviews and record reviews, the preponderance of evidence standard has been met, therefore the above allegation that facility staff did not ensure classroom was kept in a sanitary condition for children in care is found to be SUBSTANTIATED, California Code of Regulations, (Title 22, Division 12 Chapter 3) are being cited on the attached LIC 9099D.)

LPA provided Director Prowant with a hard copy of CCR Title 22 Section 101238(a)(1) “Buildings and Grounds”. Director and LPA reviewed this regulation together. A copy of this report, notice of site visit (LIC 9213), and appeal rights (LIC 9058) was provided to Director Prowant.

A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. LPA observed the notice posted. An exit interview was conducted, and report was reviewed with Director Tina Prowant. This report and a copy of their appeal rights (LIC 9058) was provided to Director Tina Prowant.
SUPERVISORS NAME: Tulam Vu
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: JoAnn R Legaspi
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 01/04/2023
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 01/04/2023
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Control Number 20-CC-20221102082754
STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION REPORT (Cont)		CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
CCLD Regional Office, 7575 METROPOLITAN DR., STE 110
SAN DIEGO, CA 92108

FACILITY NAME: LEARNING JUNGLE RANCHO SAN DIEGO - PRESCHOOL
FACILITY NUMBER: 376701503
DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:
VISIT DATE: 01/04/2023
Deficiency Type
POC Due Date /
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DEFICIENCIES
PLAN OF CORRECTIONS(POCs)
Type B
01/13/2023
Section Cited
CCR
101238(a)(1)
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Building and Grounds – “ … The childcare center shall be clean, safe, sanitary and in good repair at all times …. The licensee shall take measures to keep the center free of … rodents …” This requirement is not met as evidenced by:
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Director states the facility will continue with the monthly pest services maintenance. Director states the facility will maintain a cleaning protocol of daily cleaning and also deep cleaning. LPA reviewed the Building and Grounds regulations with the Director.
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Based on conducted interviews, record reviews and observation of the facility surveillance video, the Licensee failed to ensure the center was free of rodents, which poses as a potential risk to children in care.
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Director states they will provide LPA with a written plan of correction on the new cleaning protocol plan and proof of continued pest control services by 01/13/2023.
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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.
SUPERVISORS NAME: Tulam Vu
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: JoAnn R Legaspi
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 01/04/2023
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 01/04/2023
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