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LEARNING JUNGLE ESCONDIDO EAST

1851 E WASHINGTON, Escondido, CA 92027

Facility:
376300053
Type:
INFANT 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:
20

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 7, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsJuly 7, 2026

Summary

This summary covers 26 available inspections for LEARNING JUNGLE ESCONDIDO EAST from July 20, 2021 through July 7, 2026.

15 inspections recorded violations, with 22 recorded violations in total.

The most recent recorded violation was on May 28, 2026 and involved facility condition, with a due date of May 29, 2026.

Sleep safety was a higher-concern topic that showed up in four inspections.

A later inspection showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether it was a formal follow-up.

At a glance

Total inspections
26

12 in last 12 months

Recorded violations
22

10 in last 12 months

Higher-concern violations
7

3 in last 12 months

Repeated topics
5

Last 36 months

Local comparison

26 total inspections vs 4 local median in 92027

Compared to 42 local facilities

Recorded violations per inspection

This provider
0.85
Local median
0.16

Inspections with higher-concern violations

This provider
23%
Local median
0%

Inspections with recorded violations

This provider
58%
Local median
12%

Repeated topics

This provider
5
Local average
0.29

Repeated topics

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

Child guidance

Appeared across 2 inspections, with 2 recorded violations.

October 17, 2025

Inspection history

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

View official report
Medium concern: Facility condition
Report finding
CCR 101238(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 was not met as evidenced by; Based on observation, interview and record review, the Licensee did not comply with the section cited above as LPA observed that the Childcare center has not remediated the kitchen and infant room areas affected by Mold found which, which poses an immediate health, safety and/or personal rights risk to children in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by May 29, 2026
More details
Official CA class
Type A deficiency
Report section
CCR 101238(a) - 101238(a)
Official code
101238(a)
Medium concern: Incident records
Report finding
101212 Reporting Requirements (g) The items specified in (d)(1)(E) through (G) above shall also be reported to the local health officer when appropriate pursuant to Title 17, California Code of Regulations, Title 17, Section 2500. This requirement was not met as evidenced by; Based on review of documents, the Licensee did not provide evidence of both reporting the mold found at the facility to the Public Health Department and following the guidance received by the Public Health Department, to CCL.
Correction / follow-up note
Based on review of documents, the Licensee did not provide evidence of both reporting the mold found at the facility to the Public Health Department and following the guidance received by the Public Health Department, to CCL.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by June 9, 2026
More details
Official CA class
Type B deficiency
Report section
CCR 101212(g) - 101212(g)
Official code
101212(g)
View official report
Medium concern: Incident records
Report finding
101212 Reporting Requirements (f) The items specified in (d)(1)(A) through (H) above shall also be reported to the child's authorized representative. This requirement was not met as evidenced by; Based on observation, interview and record review, the Licensee did not comply with the section cited above as they did not reports the closure reasons of the kitchen and infant classroom to the to children’s authorized representatives, which poses/posed 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 as they did not reports the closure reasons of the kitchen and infant classroom to the to children’s authorized representatives, 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 101212(f) - 101212(f)
Official code
101212(f)
Medium concern: Incident records
Report finding
101212 Reporting Requirements (g) The items specified in (d)(1)(E) through (G) above shall also be reported to the local health officer when appropriate pursuant to Title 17, California Code of Regulations, Title 17, Section 2500. This requirement was not met as evidenced by; Based on observation, interview and record review, the Licensee did not comply with the section cited above as they did not reports the closure reasons of the kitchen and infant classroom to the local health department, which poses/posed 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 as they did not reports the closure reasons of the kitchen and infant classroom to the local health department, 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 101212(g) - 101212(g)
Official code
101212(g)
View official report
Higher concern: Sleep safety
Report finding
Infant Care Food Service (b) There shall be an individual feeding plan for each infant. (3) The plan shall include the following items: (B) Feeding schedule. This requirement is not met as evidenced by:
Correction status
Plan of correction due by May 7, 2026
More details
Official CA class
Type B deficiency
Report section
CCR 101427(b)(3)(B) - 101427(b)(3)(B)
Official code
101427(b)(3)(B)
View official report
Higher concern: Supervision
Report finding
101429 (a)(1) Responsibility for Providing Care and Supervision for Infants. (a) In addition to Section 101229, the following shall apply: (1) Each infant shall be constantly supervised and under direct visual observation and supervision by a staff person at all times. This requirement was not met as evidenced by; On December 29, 2025 the CCC self-reported that an infant was left alone, without supervision, outside of the classroom for approximately two minutes, which poses/posed an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Report comments
On December 29, 2025 the CCC self-reported that an infant was left alone, without supervision, outside of the classroom for approximately two minutes, which poses/posed an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by January 16, 2026
More details
Official CA class
Type A deficiency
Report section
CCR 101429(a)(1) - 101429(a)(1)
Official code
101429(a)(1)
View official report
Higher concern: Sleep safety
Report finding
CCR 101429(a)(2)(B) (a) In addition to Section 101229, the following shall apply: (2) Sleeping infant(s) shall be directly observed by sight and sound at all times. (2) Sleeping infant(s) shall be directly observed by sight and sound at all times. (B) Staff shall physically check on sleeping infant(s) every 15 minutes and document the following: 1. Labored breathing. 2. Signs of distress, which includes but is not limited to flushed skin color, increase in body temperature and restlessness. 3. Infants up to 12 months of age who are sleeping in a position other than on their back. 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 staff are not completing proper safe sleep logs for all infants in care, Which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by November 17, 2025
More details
Official CA class
Type B deficiency
Report section
CCR 101429(a)(2)(B) - 101429(a)(2)(B)
Official code
101429(a)(2)(B)
View official report
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, evidence collected and records reviewed, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above where it was found that the allegation Staff did not prevent a day-care child from sustaining injuries while in care, 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
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
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, evidence collected and records reviewed, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above where it was found that the allegation Staff handle children in a rough manner 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
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
Low concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
1596.817 Site visits; posting of notices; contents; citations for violations; duration of posting; civil penalties.. (b)(1) The notice posted pursuant to subdivision (a) shall remain posted for 30 consecutive days, except that a family day care home shall comply with the posting requirements contained in this subdivision only during the hours when clients are present. This was not met as evidenced by: During the visit om 10/3/25 LPA Gerth observed that the Notice of Site Visit was not posted from 9/4/25 last visit date, which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Inspector notes
During the visit om 10/3/25 LPA Gerth observed that the Notice of Site Visit was not posted from 9/4/25 last visit date, which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by October 17, 2025
More details
Official CA class
Type B deficiency
Report section
HSC 1596.817(b)(1) - 1596.817(b)(1)
Official code
1596.817(b)(1)
View official report
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
Infant Care Center Fixtures, Furniture, Equipment and Supplies (g) Furniture shall be maintained in good repair and safe condition. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on observation the licensee did not comply with the section cited above where the infant children’s nap mats were not stored in a safe and sanitary manner and were found to be stored on top of a toilet and at the base of the toilet, 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 101439(g) - 101439(g)
Official code
101439(g)
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 the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in 2/2 bathrooms were not in good repair/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 August 1, 2025
More details
Official CA class
Type B deficiency
Report section
CCR 101238(a) - 101238(a)
Official code
101238(a)
Medium concern: Facility condition
Report finding
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: Based on observation the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in LPA observed a large amount of foliage overgrowth which was encroaching over the fence and onto the infant playground and protruding screw(s) and plastic building materials were observed inside the infant playground on flooring next to the chain link fence enclosing a portion of the infant playground 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 101238.2(d)(2) - 101238.2(d)(2)
Official code
101238.2(d)(2)
Higher concern: Medication
Report finding
Health-Related Services (e) In centers where the licensee chooses to handle medications: (3) Prescription medications may be administered if all of the following conditions are met: (B) For each prescription medication, the licensee shall obtain, in writing, approval and instructions from the child's authorized representative for the administration of the medication to the child. 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 where C1 did not have a complete file for prescribed medication 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)(3)(B) - 101226(e)(3)(B)
Official code
101226(e)(3)(B)
Higher concern: Sleep safety
Report finding
Infant Care Food Service (j) Bottles, dishes and containers of food brought by the infant's authorized representative shall be labeled with the infant's name and the current date. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on observation and interview the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in 3 or more infant food items were not properly labeled, dated or sealed, 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 101427(j) - 101427(j)
Official code
101427(j)
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Higher concern: Sleep safety
Report finding
101430(a)(3)(C) (a)Notwithstanding Section 101230, the following shall apply (3) The medical exemption shall be included in the infant’s file and be maintained as specified in Section 101221(d). (C) An infant shall not be swaddled while in care. This requirment was 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 infants observed by LPA to be utilizing a a sleep sack when awaking from napping in a crib at 10:44am. Although not swaddled, sleep sac still restricted infant movement, which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Inspector notes
Based on observation, interview and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in 1/1 infants observed by LPA to be utilizing a a sleep sack when awaking from napping in a crib at 10:44am. Although not swaddled, sleep sac still restricted infant movement, which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by May 2, 2025
More details
Official CA class
Type B deficiency
Report section
CCR 101430(a)(3)(C) - 101430(a)(3)(C)
Official code
101430(a)(3)(C)
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Medium concern: Facility condition
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 where the licensee did not ensure that the infant indoor space is in good repair at all times, including proper functioning lights during operating hours/when children are in care, which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by March 20, 2025
More details
Official CA class
Type B deficiency
Report section
CCR 101238(a) - 101238(a)
Official code
101238(a)
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Medium concern: Facility condition
Report finding
Indoor Activity Space For Infants (e) The indoor activity space shall be equipped with a variety of age-appropriate washable toys and equipment. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on observation and interview, LPA did not observe a variety of age-approriate toys and equipment in Infant Room 1 therefore, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by September 26, 2024
More details
Official CA class
Type B deficiency
Report section
CCR 101438.3(e) - 101438.3(e)
Official code
101438.3(e)
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
101238.2 (d)(1) Free of hazards including, but not limited to, holes, broken glass and other debris... This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on observation, the cinder block wall surrounding the infant play area is peeling and chipping in serveral areas accessible to children, therefore, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Report comments
Based on observation, the cinder block wall surrounding the infant play area is peeling and chipping in serveral areas accessible to children, therefore, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by September 26, 2024
More details
Official CA class
Type B deficiency
Report section
CCR 101238.2(d)(1) - 101238.2(d)(1)
Official code
101238.2(d)(1)
View official report
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 authorized representatives are using initials rather than entire signature,which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by September 1, 2023
More details
Official CA class
Type B deficiency
Report section
CCR 101229.1(a)(1) - 101229.1(a)(1)
Official code
101229.1(a)(1)
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Medium concern: Staff training
Report finding
(1) On or before March 30, 2018, a person who... a licensed child day care provider... shall complete renewal mandated reporter training every two years... This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on interview and record review, facility did not comply with >>>
Correction status
Plan of correction due by December 2, 2022
More details
Official CA class
Type B deficiency
Report section
HSC 1596.8662(b)(1) - 1596.8662(b)(1)
Official code
1596.8662(b)(1)
View official report
Medium concern: Child guidance
Report finding
(a) The licensee shall ensure that each child is accorded the following personal rights:(3) To be free from corporal or unusual punishment...... eating, sleeping or toileting; or withholding of shelter, clothing medication or aids to physical functioning. This requirement was not met as evidence by: Staff #1 giving snacks, water and stickers to only particular children.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by June 1, 2022
More details
Official CA class
Type B deficiency
Report section
CCR 101223(a)(3) - 101223(a)(3)
Official code
101223(a)(3)