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LEARNING JUNGLE VALLEY CENTER

29235 VALLEY CENTER ROAD, Valley Center, CA 92082

Facility:
376301074
Type:
SINGLE LICENSED CHILD 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:
40

Inspection snapshot

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Latest inspectionApril 30, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsApril 30, 2026

Summary

This summary covers 11 available inspections for LEARNING JUNGLE VALLEY CENTER from February 21, 2025 through April 30, 2026.

Four inspections recorded violations, with seven recorded violations in total.

The most recent recorded violation was on January 28, 2026 and involved equipment or readiness, with a due date of February 6, 2026.

Background screening was a higher-concern topic that showed up in one inspection.

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
11

7 in last 12 months

Recorded violations
7

2 in last 12 months

Higher-concern violations
2

0 in last 12 months

Repeated topics
1

Last 36 months

Local comparison

11 total inspections vs 5 local median in 92082

Compared to 9 local facilities

Recorded violations per inspection

This provider
0.64
Local median
0.25

Inspections with higher-concern violations

This provider
18%
Local median
0%

Inspections with recorded violations

This provider
36%
Local median
25%

Repeated topics

This provider
1
Local average
0.33

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.

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Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
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. This requirement has not been met as evidenced by: Based on observation, interview, and record review, children were exposed to sharp metal edges belonging to classroom furniture resulting in injury, 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.
Report comments
Based on observation, interview, and record review, children were exposed to sharp metal edges belonging to classroom furniture resulting in injury, 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.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by February 6, 2026
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: 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 installed nor in working order, which poses 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 installed nor in working order, which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by September 3, 2025
More details
Official CA class
Type A deficiency
Report section
CCR 101171(a) - 101171(a)
Official code
101171(a)
Higher concern: Background screening
Report finding
101170 Criminal Record Clearance (e)(2) Request a transfer of a criminal record clearance as specified in Section 101170(f) This requirement was not met as evidenced by: 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.
Report comments
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.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by July 11, 2025
More details
Official CA class
Type B deficiency
Report section
CCR 101170(e)(2) - 101170(e)(2)
Official code
101170(e)(2)
Medium concern: Incident records
Report finding
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). This requirement has not been met as evidenced by: 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.
Report comments
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.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by July 25, 2025
More details
Official CA class
Type B deficiency
Report section
CCR 101237(a) - 101237(a)
Official code
101237(a)
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
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. This requirement has not been met as evidenced by: 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.
Report comments
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.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by August 8, 2025
More details
Official CA class
Type B deficiency
Report section
CCR 101238(a) - 101238(a)
Official code
101238(a)
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
101239 Fixtures, Furniture, Equipment and Supplies(e)(4) All toilets, handwashing and bathing facilities shall be maintained in safe and sanitary operating condition… This requirement has not been met as evidenced by: 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.
Report comments
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.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by August 8, 2025
More details
Official CA class
Type B deficiency
Report section
CCR 101239(e)(4) - 101239(e)(4)
Official code
101239(e)(4)
Higher concern: Child guidance
Report finding
101223(a)(3) To be free from corporal or unusual punishment, infliction of pain, humiliation, intimidation, ridicule, coercion, threat, mental abuse or other actions of a punitive nature... This requirement has not been met as evidenced by: Based on interviews and record review, the licensee did not ensure that the personal rights of C1 were met, therefore the licensee did not comply with the section cited above which posed an immediate health and safety risk to persons in care.
Report comments
Based on interviews and record review, the licensee did not ensure that the personal rights of C1 were met, therefore the licensee did not comply with the section cited above which posed an immediate health and safety risk to persons in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by May 30, 2025
More details
Official CA class
Type A deficiency
Report section
CCR 101223(a)(3) - 101223(a)(3)
Official code
101223(a)(3)