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Community Care Licensing

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 013422418
Report Date: 10/26/2022
Date Signed: 10/26/2022 01:29:46 PM

Document Has Been Signed on 10/26/2022 01:29 PM - It Cannot Be Edited

STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
OAKLAND SOUTH EAST, 1515 CLAY STREET STE 1102
OAKLAND, CA 94612

FACILITY NAME:	GENIUS KIDS		FACILITY NUMBER:	013422418
ADMINISTRATOR:	SUBBARAYALU, GOWTHAMAN		FACILITY TYPE:	850
ADDRESS:	4168 TECHNOLOGY DR.		TELEPHONE:	(510) 996-4948
CITY:	FREMONT	STATE: CA	ZIP CODE:	94538
CAPACITY:	80	CENSUS: 41	DATE:	10/26/2022
TYPE OF VISIT:	Required - 1 Year	UNANNOUNCED	TIME BEGAN:	10:05 AM
MET WITH:	Gowthaman Subbarayalu		TIME COMPLETED:	01:35 PM

NARRATIVE
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25	On October 26th 2022, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) April Wright arrived at 10:05 am for an unannounced Required-1 Year inspection, and met with On site Director Gowthaman Subbarayalu and Administrator Shruti Gopinath. Present at time of inspection were forty-one (41) children (8 Infants, 4 Toddlers and 29 preschool age) and 6 fingerprint cleared staff members present during the inspection. The facility is in ratio today. The facility was toured for a health and safety inspection. Hours of operation are Monday through Friday, 8:00am to 6:00pm. CLASSROOMS: Facility has eight (8) classrooms with divided sections for infant rooms and preschool rooms, toddler classroom is separated from other classrooms. Two (2) Infant classrooms are not in use during todays inspection (Infant rooms #3 & #4). There are adequate play and learning materials available. The floors, furniture, and equipment are age appropriate and in good repair. There is adequate heating/air conditioning, ventilation and lighting for safety and comfort. 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 Director's office away from other children in care. The center has smoke/carbon monoxide detectors, working telephone, and three (3) fully charged 3A40BC fire extinguishers. BATHROOMS AND DIAPER CHANGING AREAS: The staff's bathroom is separate from the classrooms and away from changing stations. There a two (2) changing stations in the infant classrooms #1 and #2. All sinks and faucets are in safe and sanitary operating condition. Changing tables are clean, sanitary and in good condition. FOOD SERVICE AREAS: This facility provides a snack only option for children in care. Lunch is provided by child's family daily. Infant formula/food is kept separate and is labeled. There is a refrigerator for storage if needed. There are weekly snack menus posted at the facility. All storage containers for solid waste have tight fitting covers that are in good repair. See LIC809-C for continuance

SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Chandra Charles	TELEPHONE: (510) 286-0966
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: April Wright	TELEPHONE: (510) 542-4257
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 10/26/2022

I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 10/26/2022

This report must be available at Child Care and Group Home facilities for public review for 3 years.

LIC809 (FAS) - (06/04)

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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
OAKLAND SOUTH EAST, 1515 CLAY STREET STE 1102
OAKLAND, CA 94612

FACILITY NAME: GENIUS KIDS	FACILITY NUMBER: 013422418
	VISIT DATE: 10/26/2022

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OUTDOOR PLAY AREAS: There are three (3) play structures with slides that has foam cushioning to absorb falls and that is anchored for stability. There are no pools, hot tubs or other accessible bodies of water. Per Administrator there are no firearms present at facility.

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 six (6) staff files were reviewed, along with director's and administrators file. All staff files have required health screening and Employee Rights and all children files contain Identification & Emergency, Personal Rights, and Medical Consent forms. LPA reviewed the facility roster and obtained a copy. Mandated Reporter Training and CPR and First Aid certificates were reviewed and are up to date. The center is in compliance with the sign in and out procedure via Bright Wheel app. Disaster drills are being conducted at least once every 6 months and the last one conducted was on 9/29/2022. All required documents are posted in a public accessible area.

Incidental Medical Services (IMS) policy was discussed. No IMS is provided by the facility. For IMS information see Evaluator Manual - Regulation Interpretations and Procedures for Family Child Care Homes Section 102417. When any IMS is provided, a Plan for Providing 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

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/inspection-process .

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.

See LIC 809C for continuance

SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Chandra Charles	TELEPHONE: (510) 286-0966
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: April Wright	TELEPHONE: (510) 542-4257
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 10/26/2022

I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 10/26/2022

LIC809 (FAS) - (06/04)

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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
OAKLAND SOUTH EAST, 1515 CLAY STREET STE 1102
OAKLAND, CA 94612

FACILITY NAME: GENIUS KIDS	FACILITY NUMBER: 013422418
	VISIT DATE: 10/26/2022

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LPA discussed the safe sleep regulations with licensee [or facility representative] and discussed the Child Care Licensing Safe Sleep web page at https://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/child-care-licensing/public-information-and-resources/safe-sleep as an additional resource. LPA also informed facility representative 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.

There are no deficiencies cited today.

A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted 30 days.

Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with Administrator Shruti Gopinath

SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Chandra Charles	TELEPHONE: (510) 286-0966
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: April Wright	TELEPHONE: (510) 542-4257
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 10/26/2022

I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 10/26/2022

LIC809 (FAS) - (06/04)

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