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LEARNING JUNGLE ESCONDIDO EAST

1851 E WASHINGTON, Escondido, CA 92027

Facility:
376300051
Type:
DAY CARE CENTER
Status:
Licensed
Records checked:
July 17, 2026
Additional info
Source:
California Community Care Licensing Division
District office:
Not listed
License effective:
Not found
Capacity:
47

Inspection snapshot

Recent higher-concern violation

At least one higher-concern violation appears in the last 12 months.

Next: Read reports, examine repeated topics below, look at the broader history, and ask what changed afterward.

Latest inspectionJuly 10, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsMay 15, 2026

Summary

This summary covers 29 available inspections for LEARNING JUNGLE ESCONDIDO EAST from July 20, 2021 through July 10, 2026.

19 inspections recorded violations, with 29 recorded violations in total.

The most recent higher-concern violation was on July 10, 2026 and involved supervision, with a due date of July 22, 2026.

That higher-concern topic showed up in five inspections.

The available reports do not include a later inspection with no recorded violations after that violation.

At a glance

Total inspections
29

13 in last 12 months

Recorded violations
29

13 in last 12 months

Higher-concern violations
10

4 in last 12 months

Repeated topics
6

Last 36 months

Local comparison

29 total inspections vs 5 local median in 92027

Compared to 14 local facilities

Recorded violations per inspection

This provider
1
Local median
0.16

Inspections with higher-concern violations

This provider
34%
Local median
0%

Inspections with recorded violations

This provider
66%
Local median
12%

Repeated topics

This provider
6
Local average
0.5

Repeated topics

Topics that appeared in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. They may reveal a pattern worth examining.

Inspection history

Available inspection history. Select a violation topic for more info.

Higher concern: Supervision
Report finding
101229(a)(1) Responsibility for Providing Care and Supervision (a) The licensee shall provide care and supervision as necessary to meet the children's needs. (1) No child(ren) shall be left without the supervision of a teacher at any time, except as specified in Sections 101216.2(e)(1) and 101230(c)(1). Supervision shall include visual observation. This requirement was not met as evidenced by; Based on evidence received, interviews conducted and video footage reviewed, on May 26, 2026 a child sustained a fall from the outdoor play structure whilst a second child placed bubble toy with bubble solutions in their mouth, at which time staff were not visually observing and supervising either of the children, which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Report comments
Based on evidence received, interviews conducted and video footage reviewed, on May 26, 2026 a child sustained a fall from the outdoor play structure whilst a second child placed bubble toy with bubble solutions in their mouth, at which time staff were not visually observing and supervising either of the children, which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by July 22, 2026
More details
Official CA class
Type B deficiency
Report section
CCR 101229(a)(1) - 101229(a)(1)
Official code
101229(a)(1)
Medium concern: Child guidance
Report finding
(a) The licensee shall ensure that each child is accorded the following personal rights: (1) To be accorded dignity in his/her personal relationships with staff and other persons. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on interviews and evidence obtained, the Licensee did not comply with the section cited above in ensuring that the children in care are accorded dignity in his/her personal relationships with staff and other persons when a staff was observed to have physically restrained a child in care, which posed/poses a potential health, safety and/or personal rights risk to children in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by June 25, 2026
More details
Official CA class
Type B deficiency
Report section
CCR 101223(a)(1) - 101223(a)(1)
Official code
101223(a)(1)
Higher concern: Child guidance
Report finding
101223(a)(1) Personal Rights (a) The licensee shall ensure that each child is accorded the following personal rights: (1) To be accorded dignity in his/her personal relationships with staff and other persons. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on interviews and evidence obtained, the facility representatives did not comply with the section cited above in ensuring that the children in care are not exposed to verbal altercations between adults in their presence, >>>
Report comments
Based on interviews and evidence obtained, the facility representatives did not comply with the section cited above in ensuring that the children in care are not exposed to verbal altercations between adults in their presence, >>>
Correction status
Plan of correction due by May 21, 2026
More details
Official CA class
Type A deficiency
Report section
CCR 101223(a)(1) - 101223(a)(1)
Official code
101223(a)(1)
Higher concern: Child guidance
Report finding
101223(a)(3) Personal Rights (a) The licensee shall ensure that each child is accorded the following personal rights: (3) To be free from corporal or unusual punishment, infliction of pain, … coercion, … other actions ... functioning. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on observation of the video footage the Licensee did not comply with the section cited above in ensuring that the staff in the video holding the arm of >>>
Report comments
This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on observation of the video footage the Licensee did not comply with the section cited above in ensuring that the staff in the video holding the arm of >>>
Correction status
Plan of correction due by May 21, 2026
More details
Official CA class
Type A deficiency
Report section
CCR 101223(a)(3) - 101223(a)(3)
Official code
101223(a)(3)
Medium concern: Facility condition
Report finding
101227(a)(1) Food Services (a) In childcare centers providing meals to children, the following shall apply: (1) All food shall be safe and of the quality and in the quantity necessary to meet the needs of the children. Each meal shall include, at a minimum, the amount of food components as specified by Title 7, Code of Federal Regulations, Part 226.20, (Revised January 1, 1990) Requirements for Meals, for the age group served. All food shall be selected, stored, prepared and served in a safe and healthful manner. This requirement was not met as evidenced by; Based on observation and interview, the Licensee did not comply with the section cited above it was observed that the food served to children in care was stored improperly and prepared in the school age classroom cubby area, including use of the school age handwashing sink, which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Inspector notes
Based on observation and interview, the Licensee did not comply with the section cited above it was observed that the food served to children in care was stored improperly and prepared in the school age classroom cubby area, including use of the school age handwashing sink, which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by May 22, 2026
More details
Official CA class
Type B deficiency
Report section
CCR 101227(a)(1) - 101227(a)(1)
Official code
101227(a)(1)
View official report
Medium concern: Environmental health
Report finding
(a) The childcare center shall be clean, safe, sanitary and in good repair at all times to ensure the safety and well-being of children...(1) The licensee shall take measures to keep the center free of ... other insects...This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on interviews, evidence collected and records reviewed, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above where it was found that Staff did not ensure the center was free of pests, which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by May 7, 2026
More details
Official CA class
Type B deficiency
Report section
CCR 101238(a)(1) - 101238(a)(1)
Official code
101238(a)(1)
View official report
Medium concern: Child guidance
Report finding
(a) The licensee shall ensure that each child is accorded the following personal rights: (1) To be accorded dignity in his/her personal relationships with staff and other persons. This requirement was not met as evidenced by, Based on interviews conducted and video footage observed, S1 and S2 both were observed to mishandle C1 causing C1 to cry and did not offer support. This is a potential health and safety risk to children in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by February 27, 2026
More details
Official CA class
Type B deficiency
Report section
CCR 101223(a)(1) - 101223(a)(1)
Official code
101223(a)(1)
Medium concern: Child guidance
Report finding
(a) The licensee shall ensure that each child is accorded the following personal rights: (2) To be accorded safe, healthful and comfortable accommodations, furnishings and equipment to meet his/her needs. This requirement was not met as evidenced by, Based on interviews conducted and video footage observed, S1 and S2 both were observed to mishandle C1 by grabbing and pushing C1 causing C1 to fall to the ground. This is a potential health and safety risk to children in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by February 27, 2026
More details
Official CA class
Type B deficiency
Report section
CCR 101223(a)(2) - 101223(a)(2)
Official code
101223(a)(2)
View official report
Higher concern: Supervision
Report finding
101229(a)(1) Responsibility for Providing Care and Supervision (a) The licensee shall provide care and supervision as necessary to meet the children's needs. (1) No child(ren) shall be left without the supervision of a teacher at any time, except as specified in Sections 101216.2(e)(1) and 101230(c)(1). Supervision shall include visual observation. This requirement was not met as evidenced by; On 12/17/25 a child sustained unexplained injuries to the face while in care of the CCC, which staff interviews revealed to be due to lack of supervision which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Report comments
On 12/17/25 a child sustained unexplained injuries to the face while in care of the CCC, which staff interviews revealed to be due to lack of supervision which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by January 9, 2026
More details
Official CA class
Type B deficiency
Report section
CCR 101229(a)(1) - 101229(a)(1)
Official code
101229(a)(1)
View official report
Medium concern: Health or food records
Report finding
101212(a)(1)(E) Reporting Requirements (a)Each licensee or applicant shall furnish to the Department reports as required by the Department including, but not limited to, the following (1) Events reported shall include the following: (E) Epidemic outbreaks. This requirement was not met as evidenced by; Based on interview and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above when an outbreak of communicable diseases were not reported to CCL, which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Report comments
Based on interview and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above when an outbreak of communicable diseases were not reported to CCL, which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by December 5, 2025
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Official CA class
Type B deficiency
Report section
CCR 101212(a)(1)(E) - 101212(a)(1)(E)
Official code
101212(a)(1)(E)
Low concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
101219(f) Admission Agreements (f) The licensee shall comply with all terms and conditions set forth in the admission agreement. The requirement was not met as evidenced by; Based on observation, interview and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above where the CCC did not follow the terms set forth in their agreements on pages 26 and 27, specifically, which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Report comments
Based on observation, interview and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above where the CCC did not follow the terms set forth in their agreements on pages 26 and 27, specifically, which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by December 5, 2025
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Official CA class
Type B deficiency
Report section
CCR 101219(f) - 101219(f)
Official code
101219(f)
Medium concern: Facility condition
Report finding
101238 (a) 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. The requirement was not met as evidenced by; Based on observation, interview and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above where it was revealed that staff are not following the cleaning processes by which the CCC stated are used, were not made aware of what those specific processes are nor given sufficient time to clean or cleaning supplies to use, which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Report comments
Based on observation, interview and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above where it was revealed that staff are not following the cleaning processes by which the CCC stated are used, were not made aware of what those specific processes are nor given sufficient time to clean or cleaning supplies to use, which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by December 5, 2025
More details
Official CA class
Type B deficiency
Report section
CCR 101238(a) - 101238(a)
Official code
101238(a)
View official report
Low concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
101219 (f) Admission Agreements The licensee shall comply with all terms and conditions set forth in the admission agreement. This Requirement was not met as evidenced by; Based on interviews, evidence collected and records reviewed, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above where it was found that the allegation Facility does not follow admission agreement policies is Substantiated, Which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Report comments
Based on interviews, evidence collected and records reviewed, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above where it was found that the allegation Facility does not follow admission agreement policies is Substantiated, Which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by October 29, 2025
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Official CA class
Type B deficiency
Report section
CCR 101219(f) - 101219(f)
Official code
101219(f)
Higher concern: Medication
Report finding
Health-Related Services (2) All prescription and nonprescription medications shall be maintained with the child's name and shall be dated. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on observation, interview and record review the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in 1/1 children requiring an epipen did not have the medication maintained and on site, which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by August 1, 2025
More details
Official CA class
Type B deficiency
Report section
CCR 101226(e)(2) - 101226(e)(2)
Official code
101226(e)(2)
Medium concern: Parent rights
Report finding
HSC 1596.8595 Posting licensing report by child care facility or home; duration of posting; civil penalty for failure to comply; reports to be provided to parents or guardian of each child receiving services (d) (2) Upon enrollment of a new child in a facility, the licensee shall provide to the parents or legal guardians of the newly enrolling child copies of any licensing document that the licensee has received during the prior 12-month period that pertains to a conference conducted by a local licensing agency management representative with the licensee in which issues of noncompliance are discussed. This Requirement was not met as evidenced by; Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in Licensee did not obtain signatures on LIC9224 from Type A citation from annual visits 02/2025 and 04/2025 for all enrolled children which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by August 1, 2025
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Official CA class
Type B deficiency
Report section
HSC 1596.8595(d)(2) - 1596.8595(d)(2)
Official code
1596.8595(d)(2)
Medium concern: Hazardous access
Report finding
(g) Disinfectants, cleaning solutions, poisons and other items that could pose a danger if readily available to children shall be stored where inaccessible to children. (1) Storage areas for poisons shall be locked. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on observation and interview the licensee did not comply with the section cited above, where LPA observed an unlatched approx. 2.5 ft tall gate opening to 2 sheds, with open doors, one shed contained children’s outdoor materials and items used daily and shed two with open doors contained 4 hedge trimmers, several bottles of weed killer, bleach, multiple cans of house/building paint and other solvents/agents labeled toxic. Aside from doors fully open/ajar, shed also did not have a lock present, which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by May 16, 2025
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Official CA class
Type B deficiency
Report section
CCR 101238(g)(1) - 101238(g)(1)
Official code
101238(g)(1)
Medium concern: Facility condition
Report finding
CCR 101238.2(b)(1) (1) Provide a shaded rest area for the children. This Requirement was not met as evidenced by; Based on observation and interview the licensee did not comply with the section cited above, LPA observed the outdoor activity space for preschool does not have any shade available to children. The CCC has a blue line across cement area that children are instructed not to cross, which is where the only shade available to children is located, under a building roof overhang outside of classroom 6, which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by May 16, 2025
More details
Official CA class
Type B deficiency
Report section
CCR 101238.2(b)(1) - 101238.2(b)(1)
Official code
101238.2(b)(1)
Medium concern: Environmental health
Report finding
101238(a)(1) Buildings and Grounds (a) The childcare 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. (1) The licensee shall take measures to keep the center free of flies, other insects, and rodents. This requirement was not met as evidenced by; LPA observed 4 large gopher holes that were located in the outdoor activity space, with mounds of burrowed dirt over 6 inches, spilling over onto bike path and other activity areas for the children, which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Inspector notes
LPA observed 4 large gopher holes that were located in the outdoor activity space, with mounds of burrowed dirt over 6 inches, spilling over onto bike path and other activity areas for the children, which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by May 23, 2025
More details
Official CA class
Type B deficiency
Report section
CCR 101238(a)(1) - 101238(a)(1)
Official code
101238(a)(1)
Medium concern: Facility condition
Report finding
101238(a) Buildings and Grounds, The childcare 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; LPA observed that 3/3 preschool classrooms in use did not have a toilet paper dispenser, where the wall next to the toilet had evidence of the removed dispenser only. 2/3 classrooms had available toilet paper for children to use located on an upper window ledge, approximately 5 foot high and not accessible by children, which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Inspector notes
LPA observed that 3/3 preschool classrooms in use did not have a toilet paper dispenser, where the wall next to the toilet had evidence of the removed dispenser only. 2/3 classrooms had available toilet paper for children to use located on an upper window ledge, approximately 5 foot high and not accessible by children, which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by May 16, 2025
More details
Official CA class
Type B deficiency
Report section
CCR 101238(a) - 101238(a)
Official code
101238(a)
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Higher concern: Supervision
Report finding
101229(a)(1) Responsibility for Providing Care and Supervision (a) The licensee shall provide care and supervision as necessary to meet the children's needs. (1) No child(ren) shall be left without the supervision of a teacher at any time, except as specified in Sections 101216.2(e)(1) and 101230(c)(1). Supervision shall include visual observation. This requirement was not met as evidenced by; On 03/27/2025 a child sustained injuries requiring medical treatment, by staffs own admission, corroborated interviews and video evidence, staff failed to provide supervision at the time of the injury.
Correction / follow-up note
On 03/27/2025 a child sustained injuries requiring medical treatment, by staffs own admission, corroborated interviews and video evidence, staff failed to provide supervision at the time of the injury.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by April 25, 2025
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Official CA class
Type A deficiency
Report section
CCR 101229(a)(1) - 101229(a)(1)
Official code
101229(a)(1)
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
101171(a) Fire Clearance (a) All child care centers shall secure and maintain a fire clearance approved by the city or county fire department, the district providing fire protection services, or the State Fire Marshal. This requirement was not met as evidenced by; Based on observation and interview, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above where the licensee did not ensure that the fire protection system was not in working order at all times, which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Report comments
Based on observation and interview, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above where the licensee did not ensure that the fire protection system was not in working order at all times, which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by April 4, 2025
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Official CA class
Type A deficiency
Report section
CCR 101171(a) - 101171(a)
Official code
101171(a)
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Higher concern: Supervision
Report finding
101229(a)(1) The licensee shall provide care and supervision as necessary to meet the childrens needs (1) no child shall be left without the supervision of a teacher at any time...supervision shall include visual observation. This requirement was not m:et as evidenced by Based on interviews, it was revealed a child had wandered away, unnoticed, and without supervision for a period of time between 1-5 minutes. This poses an immediate health and safety risk to the children in care.
Report comments
Based on interviews, it was revealed a child had wandered away, unnoticed, and without supervision for a period of time between 1-5 minutes. This poses an immediate health and safety risk to the children in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by February 18, 2025
More details
Official CA class
Type A deficiency
Report section
CCR 101229(a)(1) - 101229(a)(1)
Official code
101229(a)(1)
View official report
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
(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 is not met as evidenced by: Based on observation and interview, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in where classroom number 6 bathroom, which included the toilet and ceiling, were in disrepair until todays date. Additionally, the fire alarm is not in proper working order, classroom #3 back door does not lock allowing access to outside alley of the CCC, Classroom #5 and # 2 front door handle are not in proper working condition, which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by January 14, 2025
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Official CA class
Type B deficiency
Report section
CCR 101238(a) - 101238(a)
Official code
101238(a)
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Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
Fixtures, Furniture, Equipment and Supplies (n) Furniture and equipment shall be maintained in good condition, free of sharp, loose or pointed parts. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on observation, 3/3 preschool classrooms (Rooms 4, 5, 6) found to have chipping paint on indoor walls, cabinets chipped and in disrepair and childrens furnishings in disrepair.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by September 30, 2024
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Official CA class
Type B deficiency
Report section
CCR 101239(n) - 101239(n)
Official code
101239(n)
Higher concern: Sleep safety
Report finding
Napping Equipment (a) Cots used for napping shall be maintained in a safe condition. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: During the tour of the facility, LPAs found that 8/10 nap mats used in classroom 4 were found to have ripped vinyl, sharp edges due to the rips in the vinyl and/or exposed foam in areas of the cracked and ripped vinyl
Correction status
Plan of correction due by September 30, 2024
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Official CA class
Type B deficiency
Report section
CCR 101239.1(a) - 101239.1(a)
Official code
101239.1(a)
Medium concern: Facility condition
Report finding
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. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on observation and interview, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in where 2/3 children’s toilet in the preschool facility were not in proper working condition and 3/3 classrooms in the preschool were found with to have visible dirt, grime and residue on the sinks, floors, walls and cabinets of the facility.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by September 30, 2024
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Official CA class
Type B deficiency
Report section
CCR 101238(a) - 101238(a)
Official code
101238(a)
Medium concern: Facility condition
Report finding
Fixtures, Furniture, Equipment and Supplies (o) Playground equipment shall be securely anchored to the ground unless it is portable by design. (1) Equipment shall be maintained in a safe condition, free of sharp, loose or pointed parts. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on observation and interview, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in where the garden portion of the outdoor activity space contains a garden box with protruding nails, screws, rotted wood pieces, debris and a wooden bench in disrepair also with protruding nails and broken wood pieces which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by September 30, 2024
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Official CA class
Type B deficiency
Report section
CCR 101239(o)(1) - 101239(o)(1)
Official code
101239(o)(1)
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Higher concern: Supervision
Report finding
101229(a)(1) The licensee shall provide care and supervision as necessary to meet the childrens needs (1) no child shall be left without the supervision of a teacher at any time...supervision shall include visual observation. This requirement was not met as evidenced by Based on interviews with 3/3 staff, interviews revealed child was left out on playground for at least 5 minutes. This poses an immediate health and safety risk to the children in care.
Report comments
Based on interviews with 3/3 staff, interviews revealed child was left out on playground for at least 5 minutes. This poses an immediate health and safety risk to the children in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by April 29, 2024
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Official CA class
Type A deficiency
Report section
CCR 101229(a)(1) - 101229(a)(1)
Official code
101229(a)(1)
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Higher concern: Attendance accountability
Report finding
Sign In and Sign Out (a) In addition to the sign-in procedure requirement of Section 101226.1(b), the licensee shall develop, maintain and implement a written procedure to sign the child in/out of the child care center that shall, at a minimum, include the following: (1) The person who signs the child in/out shall use his/her full legal signature and shall record the time of day. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in that sign in/out sheets were missing full signatures which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by September 1, 2023
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Official CA class
Type B deficiency
Report section
CCR 101229.1(a)(1) - 101229.1(a)(1)
Official code
101229.1(a)(1)