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Learning Jungle Escondido East · Infant Center, Escondido

1851 E Washington, Escondido, CA 92027 · San Diego County
2 Type A citations in last 12 months5 substantiated complaintsInfant center

Learning Jungle Escondido East is a licensed child care center in Escondido, CA, licensed for up to 20 children and serving infants and toddlers. It has held its California license since 2020. Since February 2021, state licensing staff have inspected it 5 times and investigated 10 complaints, 5 of them substantiated. The state issued 24 citations, 2 of them Type A (the most serious), most often for building & playground safety (7 of 24). 12 citations came in the last 12 months, including 2 Type A. Measured by weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #50 of 54 centers in Escondido and has more citations per inspection than 96% of California licensed centers.

Inspection record

More citations than 96%of 10,948 California licensed centers, per inspection, weighted by severity. Among the most cited
Tied for #50 of 54 centers in Escondido
2Type A citations
22Type B citations
5Inspections
5 of 10Complaints substantiated
24 citations from 26 state visits since Feb 8, 2021 · 12 in the last 12 months · last inspected Sep 10, 2026

Every state visit

20222023202420252026INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom)Sep 10, 2026 · Inspection · citation foundJul 7, 2026 · Report/investigation · no citationMay 28, 2026 · Report/investigation · citation foundMay 20, 2026 · Report/investigation · no citationMay 15, 2026 · Report/investigation · citation foundApr 29, 2026 · Report/investigation · citation foundJan 15, 2026 · Report/investigation · citation foundNov 10, 2025 · Report/investigation · no citationNov 10, 2025 · Report/investigation · citation foundOct 17, 2025 · Report/investigation · citation foundOct 17, 2025 · Report/investigation · citation foundOct 3, 2025 · Report/investigation · citation foundAug 7, 2025 · Report/investigation · no citationJul 14, 2025 · Inspection · citation foundApr 3, 2025 · Report/investigation · citation foundApr 3, 2025 · Report/investigation · no citationMar 13, 2025 · Report/investigation · citation foundAug 29, 2024 · Inspection · citation foundMar 25, 2024 · Report/investigation · no citationMar 7, 2024 · Report/investigation · no citationSep 21, 2023 · Report/investigation · no citationAug 30, 2023 · Inspection · citation foundJan 25, 2023 · Report/investigation · no citationNov 28, 2022 · Report/investigation · citation foundMay 25, 2022 · Inspection · no citationMay 4, 2022 · Report/investigation · citation found
Citation issuedNo citationTop row: inspections · bottom row: complaint investigations and other visits

What inspectors cited most

Building & playground safety7
Records & paperwork6
Caregiver conduct3
Training & qualifications2
Food & feeding2
Supervision2
Health & medication1
Other standards1

Citations, newest first

Type BSep 10, 2026InspectionTraining & qualifications
Mandated reporter training §1596.8662(b)(1)
Based on observation, interview and record review the licensee did not comply with the section cited above where 2/3 Staff records reviewed (S1, S2) did not have current mandated reporter trainings on file, which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Plan of correction due Sep 24, 2026
Type BSep 10, 2026InspectionRecords & paperwork
Infant needs and services plan §101419.2(a)
Based on observation, interview and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above where Child 5 (C5) did not have a completed needs and services plan on file, which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Plan of correction due Sep 24, 2026
Type AMay 28, 2026Case management visit (deficiencies)Building & playground safety
Buildings and grounds §101238(a)
Based on observation, interview and record review, the Licensee did not comply with the section cited above as LPA observed that the Childcare center has not remediated the kitchen and infant room areas affected by Mold found which, which poses an immediate health, safety and/or personal rights risk to children in care. 8 Deficiency Dismissed
Plan of correction due May 29, 2026
Type BMay 28, 2026Case management visit (deficiencies)Records & paperwork
Reporting requirements §101212(g)
Based on review of documents, the Licensee did not provide evidence of both reporting the mold found at the facility to the Public Health Department and following the guidance received by the Public Health Department, to CCL.
Plan of correction due Jun 9, 2026
Type BMay 15, 2026Case management visit (incident)Records & paperwork
Reporting requirements §101212(f)
Based on observation, interview and record review, the Licensee did not comply with the section cited above as they did not reports the closure reasons of the kitchen and infant classroom to the to children’s authorized representatives, which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Plan of correction due May 22, 2026
Type BMay 15, 2026Case management visit (incident)Records & paperwork
Reporting requirements §101212(g)
Based on observation, interview and record review, the Licensee did not comply with the section cited above as they did not reports the closure reasons of the kitchen and infant classroom to the local health department, which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Plan of correction due May 22, 2026
Type BApr 29, 2026Complaint investigationFood & feeding
Infant food service §101427(b)(3)(B)
The above citation has been amended.
Plan of correction due May 7, 2026
Type AJan 15, 2026Case management visit (incident)Supervision
Care and supervision of infants §101429(a)(1)
; 1 By POC date, Facility Representative stated the CCC will provide evidence to CCL of the action taken immediately following the incident and the staff trainings on supervision that the CCC has since conducted in response to the lack of supervision occurring on 12/29/2025. On December 29, 2025 the CCC self-reported that an infant was left alone, without supervision, outside of the classroom for approximately two minutes, which poses/posed an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Plan of correction due Jan 16, 2026
Type BNov 10, 2025Complaint investigationSupervision
Care and supervision of infants §101429(a)(2)(B)
Based on interviews, evidence collected and records reviewed, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above where it was found that staff are not completing proper safe sleep logs for all infants in care, Which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Plan of correction due Nov 17, 2025
Type BOct 17, 2025Complaint investigationCaregiver conduct
Personal rights §101223(a)(2)
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.
Plan of correction due Oct 29, 2025
Type BOct 17, 2025Complaint investigationCaregiver conduct
Personal rights §101223(a)(2)
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 did not prevent a day-care child from sustaining injuries while in care, is Substantiated, Which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Plan of correction due Oct 29, 2025
Type BOct 3, 2025Case management visit (other)Records & paperwork
Site visits; posting of notices; contents; citations §1596.817(b)(1)
By POC date, Facility Representative agrees to submit a written statement of understanding of the regulation, to CCL. During the visit om 10/3/25 LPA Gerth observed that the Notice of Site Visit was not posted from 9/4/25 last visit date, which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Plan of correction due Oct 17, 2025
Type BJul 14, 2025InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Infant fixtures, furniture and equipment §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.
Plan of correction due Aug 1, 2025
Type BJul 14, 2025InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Buildings and grounds §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.
Plan of correction due Aug 1, 2025
Type BJul 14, 2025InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Outdoor activity space §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.
Plan of correction due Aug 1, 2025
Type BJul 14, 2025InspectionHealth & medication
Health-related services §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.
Plan of correction due Aug 1, 2025
Type BJul 14, 2025InspectionFood & feeding
Infant food service §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.
Plan of correction due Aug 1, 2025
Type BApr 3, 2025Case management visit (other)Other standards
Infant care activities §101430(a)(3)(C)
Based on observation, interview and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in 1/1 infants observed by LPA to be utilizing a a sleep sack when awaking from napping in a crib at 10:44am. Although not swaddled, sleep sac still restricted infant movement, which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Plan of correction due May 2, 2025
Type BMar 13, 2025Complaint investigationBuilding & playground safety
Buildings and grounds §101238(a)
Based on observation and interview, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above where the licensee did not ensure that the infant indoor space is in good repair at all times, including proper functioning lights during operating hours/when children are in care, which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Plan of correction due Mar 20, 2025
Type BAug 29, 2024InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Indoor activity space for infants §101438.3(e)
Based on observation and interview, LPA did not observe a variety of age-approriate toys and equipment in Infant Room 1 therefore, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Plan of correction due Sep 26, 2024
Type BAug 29, 2024InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Outdoor activity space §101238.2(d)(1)
Based on observation, the cinder block wall surrounding the infant play area is peeling and chipping in serveral areas accessible to children, therefore, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Plan of correction due Sep 26, 2024
Type BAug 30, 2023InspectionRecords & paperwork
Sign-in and sign-out §101229.1(a)(1)
Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in that authorized representatives are using initials rather than entire signature,which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Plan of correction due Sep 1, 2023
Type BNov 28, 2022Case management visit (other)Training & qualifications
Mandated reporter training §1596.8662(b)(1)
Based on interview and record review, facility did not comply with >>> 8 Facility Representative agrees to renew her and the Assistant's Mandated Reporetr Training and submit the proof to the Department by teh
Plan of correction due Dec 2, 2022
Type BMay 4, 2022Complaint investigationCaregiver conduct
Personal rights §101223(a)(3)
(a) 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 withholding of shelter, clothing medication or aids to physical functioning. 1 Licensee will conduct Personal Rights training with all staff and include material/ scenarios that cover regualtions on CCR 101223. This requirement was not met as evidence by: Staff #1 giving snacks, water and stickers to only particular children. Licensee will submit the training material and a sign in sheet of staff who attended the training by
Plan of correction due Jun 1, 2022

Complaint investigations

Not substantiatedApr 29, 2026Complaint investigationreceived Mar 26, 2026
The state did not substantiate this complaint, so its allegations are not shown.
1 citation issued during this investigation, listed under Citations.
SubstantiatedNov 10, 2025Complaint investigationreceived Nov 7, 2025
At least one allegation was substantiated. The state’s report lists which.
1 citation issued during this investigation, listed under Citations.
SubstantiatedOct 17, 2025Complaint investigationreceived Aug 22, 2025
Substantiated allegation:
Staff did not prevent a day-care child from sustaining injuries while in care.
1 citation issued during this investigation, listed under Citations.
SubstantiatedOct 17, 2025Complaint investigationreceived Aug 12, 2025
At least one allegation was substantiated. The state’s report lists which.
1 citation issued during this investigation, listed under Citations.
SubstantiatedMar 13, 2025Complaint investigationreceived Mar 12, 2025
Substantiated allegation:
Facility is in disrepair
1 citation issued during this investigation, listed under Citations.
Not substantiatedMar 25, 2024Complaint investigationreceived Feb 23, 2024
The state did not substantiate this complaint, so its allegations are not shown.
Not substantiatedMar 7, 2024Complaint investigationreceived Feb 14, 2024
The state did not substantiate this complaint, so its allegations are not shown.
Not substantiatedSep 21, 2023Complaint investigationreceived Aug 2, 2023
The state did not substantiate this complaint, so its allegations are not shown.
Not substantiatedJan 25, 2023Complaint investigationreceived Nov 21, 2022
The state did not substantiate this complaint, so its allegations are not shown.
SubstantiatedMay 4, 2022Complaint investigationreceived Mar 14, 2022
Substantiated allegation:
Staff are discriminating against a day-care child
1 citation issued during this investigation, listed under Citations.

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About this center

Licensed capacity20 children
License typeInfant center
License statusLicensed
Licensed sinceAug 26, 2020
LicenseeLearning Jungle Schools (San Diego), INC
AdministratorHarpreet Randhawa
Phone(760) 745-0115
State facility #376300053

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Common questions

Does Learning Jungle Escondido East take infants?

Yes. It is licensed by California as an infant center.

Has Learning Jungle Escondido East had any serious violations?

California issued 2 Type A citations since 2021, its most serious category. The most recent was on May 28, 2026, for buildings and grounds. Each citation is listed in full above.

Have there been complaints about Learning Jungle Escondido East?

California investigated 10 complaints since 2021 and substantiated 5. Allegations are shown only for substantiated complaints.

How does Learning Jungle Escondido East compare with other daycares in Escondido?

It is tied for #50 of 54 centers in Escondido by weighted citations per inspection, and has more citations per inspection than 96% of California licensed centers with enough inspection history to compare.

When was Learning Jungle Escondido East last inspected?

Sep 10, 2026. The state issued at least one citation during that visit.

How much does Learning Jungle Escondido East cost?

California does not publish individual centers’ prices, so ask Learning Jungle Escondido East for its current tuition. For comparison, the median full-time price at licensed centers in San Diego County, which includes Escondido, was $1,462 a month for infants (about $1,840 today) in the state’s 2021 Regional Market Rate Survey.

Who runs Learning Jungle Escondido East?

The licensee is Learning Jungle Schools (San Diego), INC, and the administrator listed with the state is Harpreet Randhawa.

Licensed centers nearby

Citations are quoted from California Department of Social Services inspection and complaint reports. Type A citations are the state’s most serious category (an immediate risk to children’s health, safety or personal rights); Type B citations are a potential risk. A citation is a finding about one rule, not a judgment about a center overall. Complaint allegations appear here only when the state substantiated them.

To read the full state reports, search facility number 376300053 on the California Care Facility Search. Data refreshed Oct 3, 2026.