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Learning Jungle Rancho San Diego - Preschool
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About this facility
Operating details and county context
Operating details
- Capacity
- 72 children
- Age range
- 2 years to 5 years
- Phone
- (619) 569-7607
- Address
- 3605 Avocado Boulevard
- Licensed since
San Diego County context
2,659*CCLD
Total facilities
2.3*CCLD
Avg citations
4.4*CCLD
Avg visits
0.8*CCLD
Avg complaint visits
*CCLD: California Community Care Licensing Division. Updated weekly. Last refresh .
Citations
5 citations on record
Every regulation cited on a CCLD inspection of this facility, sourced from the public record. Each row links to the visit’s inspector narrative.
What does Type A vs Type B mean?
Type A. Serious citation. Imminent or substantial risk to children. The regulator requires corrective action immediately and may impose a civil penalty.
Type B. Lower-severity citation. Corrective action required, no imminent risk. The regulator monitors compliance on the next visit.
2024
- 101238(g)Type B
BUILDINGS AND GROUNDS
Based on observation and interview, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in 56 out of 56 persons in that LPA observed adult scissors on a counter in Room 5; a basket on a table containing several containers of sunscreen, scissors on a cubbie and a mop with an attachment containing cleaning solution in Room 7 which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
2023
- 101229(a)(1)Type A
RESPONSIBILITY FOR PROVIDING CARE AND SUPERVISION
101229(a) The licensee shall provide care and supervision... (1) No child(ren) shall be left without the supervision of a teacher at any time... Supervision shall include visual observation.This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on documentation and video footage, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above, as a child left through the playground door, and into the building unsupervised for approximately 1 to 2 minutes before the authorized representative noticed the child inside of the facility unsupervised, which poses an immediate health, safety, and personal rights risk to persons in care.
- 101229(a)(1)Type A
RESPONSIBILITY FOR PROVIDING CARE AND SUPERVISION
101229(a) The licensee shall provide care and supervision... (1) No child(ren) shall be left without the supervision of a teacher at any time... Supervision shall include visual observation.This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on interview and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above, as Child 1 (C1) was left on the playground alone and was found on the playground without supervision, which poses an immediate health, safety, and personal rights risk to persons in care.
- 101238(a)(1)Type B
BUILDINGS AND GROUNDS
Building and Grounds – “ … The childcare center shall be clean, safe, sanitary and in good repair at all times …. The licensee shall take measures to keep the center free of … rodents …” This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on conducted interviews, record reviews and observation of the facility surveillance video, the Licensee failed to ensure the center was free of rodents, which poses as a potential risk to children in care.
2022
- 101229(a)(1)Type A
RESPONSIBILITY FOR PROVIDING CARE AND SUPERVISION
101229 Responsibility for Providing Care and Supervision - (a) The licensee shall provide care and supervision...(1) No child(ren) shall be left without the supervision of a teacher at any time. Supervision shall include visual observation. This requirement was not met as evidenced by staff and the Director. On 04/05/2022 at 4:27 PM, child #1 was left unsupervised behind the enclosed play yard gate for an undetermined amount of time until staff noticed the gate door was left opened and the latch broken. The staff went to retrieve child #1 behind the gate. This poses an immediate health and safety risk to children in care.
Inspection record
16 visits on record since 2021. Most recent on 2025-06-27.
1 routine inspection, 1 complaint visit. 1 complaint on record, 1 of 1 substantiated.
- OtherNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- OtherNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- OtherNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- Inspection1 Type BRead inspector’s narrative
- OtherNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- Other1 Type ARead inspector’s narrative
- Other1 Type ARead inspector’s narrative
- OtherNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- OtherNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- Complaint1 Type BRead inspector’s narrative
- OtherNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- Other1 Type ARead inspector’s narrative
- OtherNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- OtherNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- OtherNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- OtherNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
5 citations across the record on file
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FAQ
Common questions about this facility
Is Learning Jungle Rancho San Diego - Preschool licensed in California?
Yes, Learning Jungle Rancho San Diego - Preschool is currently licensed in California. It has been licensed since 2022.
How many citations does Learning Jungle Rancho San Diego - Preschool have?
Learning Jungle Rancho San Diego - Preschool has 5 citations on record: 3 Type A (more serious) and 2 Type B citations. It has received 16 visits (1 inspection, 1 complaint visit, 14 other visits).
When was Learning Jungle Rancho San Diego - Preschool last inspected?
Learning Jungle Rancho San Diego - Preschool was last inspected on June 27, 2025 (about 1 year ago). California CCLD typically inspects licensed childcare facilities annually or following a complaint.
What type of childcare is Learning Jungle Rancho San Diego - Preschool?
Learning Jungle Rancho San Diego - Preschool is a Child Care Center (CCC), which is a facility-based program typically serving larger groups of children with multiple staff members with a licensed capacity of 72 children. It is located in La Mesa, San Diego County, California.
How does Learning Jungle Rancho San Diego - Preschool compare to other daycares in San Diego County?
Learning Jungle Rancho San Diego - Preschool has 5 citations. The county average is 2.3 citations per facility. There are 2,659 licensed childcare facilities in San Diego County.
Does Learning Jungle Rancho San Diego - Preschool have any serious violations?
Learning Jungle Rancho San Diego - Preschool has 3 Type A citations on record. Type A citations indicate conditions that pose an immediate health or safety risk to children. Review the inspection timeline above for details on each citation.
Has Learning Jungle Rancho San Diego - Preschool had any complaint inspections?
Learning Jungle Rancho San Diego - Preschool has received 1 complaint-triggered inspection. 1 resulted in substantiated findings. Complaint inspections are triggered when someone reports a concern to CCLD.
What ages does Learning Jungle Rancho San Diego - Preschool serve?
Learning Jungle Rancho San Diego - Preschool serves children from age 2 to age 5. It has a licensed capacity of 72 children.
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