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Department of
SOCIAL SERVICES

Community Care Licensing


FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 013422417
Report Date: 07/28/2022
Date Signed: 07/28/2022 11:56:19 AM


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STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT
CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
CCLD Regional Office, 1515 CLAY STREET STE 1102
OAKLAND, CA 94612



FACILITY NAME:GENIUS KIDS - PLEASANTON BERNALFACILITY NUMBER:
013422417
ADMINISTRATOR:SUZANNE LOCKLEARFACILITY TYPE:
850
ADDRESS:3550 BERNAL AVE. STE. 100BTELEPHONE:
(925) 425-7530
CITY:PLEASANTONSTATE: CAZIP CODE:
94566
CAPACITY:89CENSUS: 25DATE:
07/28/2022
TYPE OF VISIT:Required - 1 YearUNANNOUNCEDTIME BEGAN:
09:05 AM
MET WITH:Suzanne LocklearTIME COMPLETED:
12:20 PM
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Licensing Program Analysts (LPA) Lorraine Dacanay Breaux arrived at the facility at for a 1 Year required unannounced inspection, and met with director Suzanne Locklear. There were 25 (twenty-five) children in care and 5 (five) staff members present during the inspection. The facility was toured for a health and safety inspection. The hours of operation are Monday through Friday, 08:00 am to 06:00 PM.

CLASSROOMS: The classrooms were inspected. Teacher/child ratio was observed. There are adequate play and learning materials available. There is adequate heating/air conditioning, ventilation and lighting. The floors, furniture, and equipment are age appropriate and in good repair. Drinking water is available inside and outside of the center. There is proper individual storage space for each child. The isolation area for sick children is in the Directors office. LPA observed and tested the carbon monoxide detector and smoke detector. The center is equipped with a working telephone, carbon monoxide detector, pull down fire alarms and fully charged 3A40BC fire extinguishers and fully stocked first aide kits. All solid waste storage containers have tight fitting covers on, and appear to be in good repair.

BATHROOMS AND TOILETING AREAS: The staff's bathroom is separate from the children's bathroom. All sinks and faucets are in safe and sanitary operating condition. The children can reach the sinks and toilets. Supplies are available to the children. (the change table is in arm’s reach of the sinks)

FOOD SERVICE AREAS: The kitchen (staff) is clean, adequately equipped, and LPA did not observe any food stored with cleaning supplies. Monthly snack menus are posted and available. Parent bring the children's lunches.

-----------------------------See LIC 809 C ---------------------------
SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Chandra CharlesTELEPHONE: (510) 286-0966
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Lorraine Dacanay-BreauxTELEPHONE: (510) 622-2602
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:
DATE: 07/28/2022
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:
DATE: 07/28/2022
This report must be available at Child Care and Group Home facilities for public review for 3 years.

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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
CCLD Regional Office, 1515 CLAY STREET STE 1102
OAKLAND, CA 94612
FACILITY NAME: GENIUS KIDS - PLEASANTON BERNAL
FACILITY NUMBER: 013422417
VISIT DATE: 07/28/2022
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OUTDOOR PLAY AREAS: There's a play structure that has cushioning to absorb falls. There are trees that provides shade to children while at play. There’s a water available indoors and out (parents provide water bottles) There are no bodies of water, or free standing water accessible to children. The playground is fenced and all equipment and surfaces are free from hazards.

RECORDS: All individuals subject to criminal record review have a clearance or exemption and have been associated to the facility. Eight (8) children's files and five (5) staff files were reviewed around 10:30 AM. All staff files have required Health Screening, and Employee Rights and all children files contains Personal Rights, Identification and Emergency, and Medical Consent forms. LPA reviewed the facility roster and obtained a copy. At least one opening/ closing staff member has a current CPR & First Aid Certificate. Mandated Reporter Training was discussed, and certificates were reviewed. The Director's CPR and First Aid certificate is current and expires on 01/16/2023. The center is in compliance with the sign in and out procedure. Disaster drills are being conducted at least once every 6 months in the last one conducted was on 07/27/2022. All required documents are posted in a public accessible area

HEALTH RELATED SERVICES: Incidental Medical Services (IMS) policy was discussed. For IMS information see Evaluator Manual - Regulation Interpretations and Procedures for Child Care Centers Sections 101173 and 101226. When any IMS is provided, an updated Plan of Operation that includes IMS must be submitted to the Department. The following information regarding ADA was provided: US Department of Justice (USDOJ) toll-free ADA Information Line at (800) 514-0301 (voice)/ (800) 514-0383 (TTY) and link to publication: Commonly Asked Questions about Child Care Centers and the ADA, available at: http://www.ada.gov/childqanda.htm
The center is equipped with fully stocked first aid kits that are available in the classrooms and playgrounds. At this time, no children in care require medication.

California Law requires Child Care Centers licensees to report unusual incidents or injuries to children in care to child's parents and to the Department of Social Services using the Unusual Incident/Injury form (LIC 624). Incidents must be reported within 24 hours by phone, fax, or electronic mail. Roster of the children must be properly maintained, and fire/disaster drill every six months must be documented.

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SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Chandra CharlesTELEPHONE: (510) 286-0966
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Lorraine Dacanay-BreauxTELEPHONE: (510) 622-2602
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 07/28/2022
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 07/28/2022
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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
CCLD Regional Office, 1515 CLAY STREET STE 1102
OAKLAND, CA 94612
FACILITY NAME: GENIUS KIDS - PLEASANTON BERNAL
FACILITY NUMBER: 013422417
VISIT DATE: 07/28/2022
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Facility representative was reminded that all adults 18 and over, including employees and volunteers, must obtain a criminal record clearance or exemption, or transfer their existing clearance or exemption, prior to initial presence in a Child Care Center. A civil penalty of $100.00 minimum/day up to $500.00 maximum per day/per person will be assessed if this regulation is violated.

LPA discussed the safe sleep regulations with facility representative and discussed the Child Care Licensing Safe Sleep webpage at https://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/child-care-licensing/public-information-and-resources/safe-sleep as an additional resource. LPA also informed licensee Rajeswari Srihara of the importance of checking for recalled infant devices on the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) website at https://www.cpsc.gov/ and recommended they register all infant devices with the CPSC to be notified of any recalls on their purchased equipment.

(This facility is licensed for children 2 years and up)


To improve the quality and value of the new inspection process, a survey will be sent to the email address provided. Please complete the survey and share your inspection experience. If you have any questions regarding the process or tools, please send them by email to inspectionprocess@dss.ca.gov. For additional information regarding the inspection and its tools and methods, please visit the Program website at www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/community-care-licensing/process.


A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Appeal rights provided. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the facility Director Suzanne Locklear
SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Chandra CharlesTELEPHONE: (510) 286-0966
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Lorraine Dacanay-BreauxTELEPHONE: (510) 622-2602
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 07/28/2022
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 07/28/2022
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