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Department of
SOCIAL SERVICES

Community Care Licensing


FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 374844890
Report Date: 07/27/2026
Date Signed: 07/27/2026 01:12:07 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 ESCONDIDOFACILITY NUMBER:
374844890
ADMINISTRATOR/
DIRECTOR:		KERRY BACKUESFACILITY TYPE:
850
ADDRESS:1748 S. ESCONDIDO BLVD.TELEPHONE:
(760) 739-9179
CITY:ESCONDIDOSTATE: CAZIP CODE:
92025
CAPACITY: 42TOTAL ENROLLED CHILDREN: 42CENSUS: 30DATE:
07/27/2026
TYPE OF VISIT:Case Management - IncidentUNANNOUNCEDTIME VISIT/
INSPECTION BEGAN:
11:29 AM
MET WITH:Director Kerry BackuesTIME VISIT/
INSPECTION COMPLETED:
01:24 PM
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 On the above date and time, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA), Kelly Gerth conducted an unannounced Case Management visit to follow up on Unusual Incident Report (UIR) that was submitted by the Child Care Center (CCC) and received by Licensing on July 17, 2026. LPA met with Director Kerry Backues and provided the purpose of the visit. During the visit, LPA toured the facility, took census and obtained documents pertinent the reported incident.

The UIR received, stated the following; On 07/10/2026 during snack, staff served a child a food item despite the child having a known allergy to that food. Director notified the parent right away, who then picked up the child. Parent(s) later notified the CCC that the child had exhibited mild reaction symptoms.

During the visit today, LPA reviewed the child’s file as well as discussed the incident with the Director. Per the Director, upon serving the child the food item, the staff notified the Director within minutes and the child remained in the classroom with the staff and other children while awaiting parent pick up. The child did not exhibit signs of reaction while at the CCC awaiting pick up. The Director stated the child’s parent(s) did not take the child for medical evaluation based on symptoms exhibited were mild, and the child resumed attendance per usual, the following school day. Additionally, upon file review, LPA observed that the child’s file was not current.

During the walk through of the facility, LPA did observe the posted allergy list in the classroom with the noted information regarding food that the child has a known allergy to. The Director stated that in response to the incident, she has scheduled a staff meeting for this week and will be reviewing the regulations, policies and procedures with all staff.
Carlos Martinez
Kelly Gerth
DATE: 07/27/2026
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 07/27/2026
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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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 ESCONDIDO
FACILITY NUMBER: 374844890
VISIT DATE: 07/27/2026
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 Although the Director has taken the action to address the incident with staff, the violation still did occur. Therefore, LPA Gerth determined that the CCC is in violation of Title 22 CCR 101227 (a)(7)(B).
See 809 D page for deficiency issued

An exit interview was conducted, and a copy of this report, exit interview and notice of site visit was provided to Director Kerry Backues. The Facility Representative was reminded that the notice of Site Visit must remain posted for 30 days.
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER: Carlos Martinez
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: Kelly Gerth
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE:

DATE: 07/27/2026
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 07/27/2026
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Document Has Been Signed on 07/27/2026 01:12 PM - It Cannot Be Edited


Created By: Kelly Gerth On 07/27/2026 at 01:00 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 ESCONDIDO
FACILITY NUMBER: 374844890

DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:
VISIT DATE: 07/27/2026
Deficiency Type
POC Due Date /
Section Number
DEFICIENCIES
PLAN OF CORRECTIONS(POCs)
Type B
08/11/2026
Section Cited
CCR
101227(a)(7)(B)

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101227(a)(7)(B) (a)In childcare centers providing meals to children, the following shall apply: (7) Modified diets prescribed by a child's physician as a medical necessity shall be provided. (B) A child shall not be served any food to which the child's record indicates he/she has an allergy. This requirement was not met as evidenced by;
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Director states she will submit a copy of the staff meeting agenda referenced in todays report, with staff sign in/out sheet CCL by POC date.
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Based on interview, observation and file review, the CCC served a child a food item which the child has a known food allergy to, which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to children 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:
Kelly Gerth
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST:
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE:
DATE: 07/27/2026
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:
DATE: 07/27/2026


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