Office review·July 15, 2024

On July 15, 2024, a non-compliance conference was held at the Riverside Child Care Office. Present during the conference were Regional Manager, Stephanie Hudak, Licensing Program Manager Pauline Beschorner, Licensing Program Manager Carlos Martinez, Licensing Program Analyst Gaby Hernandez, Licensing Program Analyst Kelly Gerth, Licensing Program Analyst Kelli Waters, Licensing Program Analyst Shauna De Jesus, Licensee Michael Ong (Virtually), Vice President of Operations Latoya Scott (virtually), Manager Jeanine Kaps, Regional Director Nichelle Gissler, DRDP Program Director Edith Kircher, Interim Director Briana Griego, Director (Training) Tonesha DeLaCruz. During the meeting, the Non-Compliance history was reviewed for the Learning Jungle Child Care C enters located in Escondido and Valley Center (License #s 374844889, 374844890 , 376300051, 376300052, 376300053, and 374845108 the following issues were discussed: - Responsibility for Providing Care and Supervision - Criminal Record Clearance - Personal Rights - Buildings and Grounds - Staffing Issues - Complaints w/repeated allegations - New application submitted in 05/2024 will result in a new single license and it will not include school age based on application submitted. - Legal Consultation to discuss application submitted in 05/2024 due to non-compliance issues at 3 facilities. Director agrees to seek outside vendor training with San Diego County Resource and Referral, to complete supervision training by close of business on 10/15/24. It is recommended that Director take training back to staff and provide training to staff on supervision no later than close of business 10/15/24. Proof of enrollment into training must be submitted to the Department within 30 days and submit proof of completion within 90 days of today’s conference and has agreed to attend quarterly webinars. Licensee was also advised to visit the Department’s website www.ccld.ca.gov on a regular basis for licensing updates and self-assessment tools, as well as how to obtain additional training. TSP services were discussed and offered and was accepted by Director during the meeting. Director will submit the following: - LIC610- Emergency Disaster Plan for Child Care Centers - LIC308- Designation of Facility Responsibility - LIC309- Administrative Organization - Updated Facility Sketch Licensee agree to operate the facility in full compliance with Title 22 Regulations and Health & Safety Code requirements. If the department determines that the licensee has violated the law or regulations it may refer the facility for revocation or other appropriate administrative action. Civil Penalty issued previously will need to be paid upon billing. This report was reviewed with Director Briana Griego, and a copy was provided.