Learning Jungle Escondido East
1851 E WASHINGTON, ESCONDIDO, CA 92027Childery Rating: 3/5
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Quality Indicators
See Methodology →- Overall QualityCombines daily care quality (interactions, learning, environment) with structural features like staff-to-child ratios and teacher qualifications.3 / 5
- Process QualityThe quality of daily care — caregiver-child interactions, learning activities, and the emotional climate. Drawn from the state QRIS rating, accreditations, and Head Start CLASS observations.Not Available
- Structural QualityMeasurable features like staff-to-child ratios, group sizes, license status, and teacher qualifications. Provider-level data when available; otherwise the state regulatory baseline.3 / 5
Why this rating
This daycare earned 3 out of 5 stars overall. Structural quality reflects a 75% violation rate and a license in good standing. The structural rating also includes California's licensing baseline — what every licensed daycare in the state must meet. California caps infant ratios at 1:4, toddler ratios at 1:6, and preschool ratios at 1:12. Lead teachers must hold a High School Diploma. Annual training isn't required by the state. No objective process measures (e.g., state quality rating or national accreditation) are available for this daycare. The overall rating reflects structural features only.
Quality Recognitions & Accreditations
- Accreditations
- National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC)Not Accredited
- National Accreditation Commission (NAC)Not Accredited
- National Early Childhood Program Accreditation (NECPA)Not Accredited
- National Association for Family Child Care (NAFCC)Not Accredited
Facility Info
- Facility type
- Child Care Center
- Age groups served
- Not Available
- Licensed capacity
- 20
- Teacher-child ratios & group sizesState Minimum Displayed
Age Max ratio Max group Infants 1:4 Not Regulated Toddlers 1:6 12 Preschool 1:12 Not Regulated
Teacher Credentials
- Lead teacher credentialState Minimum Displayed
- High School Diploma
Inspection History
Across 8 inspections since 2022, the issues cited most often were Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (4), Licensing & Administrative Compliance (3), and Building & Premises Safety (3). None of the 13 findings were critical.
See All 8 Inspection Visits
Nov 10, 20251 Finding1 Important
- CCR 101429(a)(2)(B)(1-3) 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…
(POC) due date, may result in a civil penalty assessment.
Oct 17, 20252 Findings2 Important
- 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…CCR 101223(a)(2)
(POC) date, the Licensee/Facility Representative agrees to conduct in-person training on Personal Rights for all child care center (CCC) staff. The training will include the participation of the Regional Operations Manager and will specifically address the cited personal rights regulation. The Licensee/Facility Representative will submit all training materials, along with the staff attendance sign-in sheet, to CCL by the POC date. 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 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. 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Failure to correct the cited deficiency(ies), on or before the Plan of Correction (POC) due date, may result in a civil penalty assessment.
- 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…CCR 101223(a)(2)
(POC) due date, may result in a civil penalty assessment.
Oct 3, 20251 Finding1 Important
- 596.817 Site Visits; Posting of Notices; Contents; Citations for Violations; Duration of Posting; Civil Penalties.. (b)(1) The Notice Posted Pursuant to Subdivision (A) Shall…HSC 1596.817(b)(1)
(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: 10/03/2025 I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received. FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 10/03/2025 LIC809 (FAS) - (06/04) Page: 3 of 3
Jul 14, 20255 Findings5 Important
- 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…CCR 101226(e)(3)(B)
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. POC Due Date: 08/01/2025
- 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,…CCR 101238.2(d)(2)
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. POC Due Date: 08/01/2025
- 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…CCR 101238(a)
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. POC Due Date: 08/01/2025
- 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.…CCR 101427(j)
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. POC Due Date: 08/01/2025
- 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:CCR 101439(g)
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. POC Due Date: 08/01/2025
Apr 3, 20251 Finding1 Important
- (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).…CCR 101430(a)(3)(C)
(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: 04/03/2025 I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received. FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 04/03/2025 LIC809 (FAS) - (06/04) Page: 3 of 3
Mar 13, 20251 Finding1 Important
- (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…CCR 101238(a)
(POC) due date, may result in a civil penalty assessment.
Nov 28, 20221 Finding1 Important
- On or Before March 30, 2018, a Person Who... a Licensed Child Day Care Provider... Shall Complete Renewal Mandated Reporter Training Every Two Years... >>> the Section Cited Above…HSC 1596.8662(b)(1)
(POC) due date, may result in a civil penalty assessment.
May 4, 20221 Finding1 Important
- 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…CCR 101223(a)(3)
(POC) due date, may result in a civil penalty assessment.
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