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FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 013422465
Report Date: 08/11/2023
Date Signed: 11/22/2023 09:47:52 AM


Document Has Been Signed on 11/22/2023 09:47 AM - It Cannot Be Edited

Document is an Amendment of Original Document on 11/08/2023 02:25 PM

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

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***THIS IS AN AMENDED REPORT***
On August 11th, 2023 at approximately 10:10am, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) April Wright arrived for an Unannounced Required-1 Year inspection, and met with Administrator Ria Das. Present today were two (2) infants and two (2) 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 5:30 pm.

CLASSROOMS: Infant center has one (1) classroom that was inspected. 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 for children in care. There is proper individual storage space for each child. The isolation area for sick infants the lobby away from other children in care. The center has smoke detectors, working telephone, and four (4) fully charged 2A10BC and 3A40BC fire extinguishers. The center is equipped with 2 fully stocked first aid kits that are available. At least one person trained in CPR/First aid is present at the facility during center hours.

BATHROOMS AND DIAPER CHANGING AREAS: The staff's bathroom is separate from the infant classroom and are clean, sanitary and in good condition. There changing stations in each classroom for infants. All sinks and faucets are in safe and sanitary operating condition.

FOOD SERVICE AREAS: All food is brought from the infants home, center does not provide food service to infant children in care. All storage containers for solid waste have tight fitting covers that are in good repair. Facility has a refrigerator which is clean and free of evidence of rodents, vermin or insects.

OUTDOOR AREAS: There is a small side yard that is used for outside play for the toddler program. Yard has a play house structure for toddlers with grass 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 weapons or firearms on the premises. See LIC809-C for continuance
SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Chandra CharlesTELEPHONE: (510) 286-0966
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: April WrightTELEPHONE: (510) 542-4257
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:
DATE: 08/11/2023
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:
DATE: 08/11/2023
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
OAKLAND SOUTH EAST, 1515 CLAY STREET STE 1102
OAKLAND, CA 94612
FACILITY NAME: GENIUS KIDS - MOWRY CAMPUS
FACILITY NUMBER: 013422465
VISIT DATE: 08/11/2023
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RECORDS: All individuals subject to criminal record review have a clearance or exemption and have been associated to the facility. Two (2) children's files and three (3) staff files were reviewed, including administrator 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. The center is in compliance with the sign in and out procedure via Brightwheel. Disaster drills are being conducted at least once every 6 months and the last one conducted was on 7/7/2023. All required documents are posted in a public accessible area.

Administrator was reminded that all adults 18 and over, including employees and volunteers, except as specified in Health and Safety Code section 1596.871, 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 for a maximum of 5 days or, if the penalty is for a repeat violation, for a maximum of 30 days per person will be assessed if this regulation is violated.

LPA discussed the safe sleep regulations with Facility representative/ Director discussed the Child Care Licensing Safe Sleep webpage at https://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/child-care-licensing/public-information-andresources/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.

Incidental Medical Services (IMS) policy was discussed. For IMS information see PIN 22-02-CCP. 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) or (800) 514-0383 (TTY) and link to publication: Commonly Asked Questions about Child Care Centers and the ADA are available at: https://www.ada.gov/resources/child-care-centers/

See LIC809C for continuance.

SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Chandra CharlesTELEPHONE: (510) 286-0966
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: April WrightTELEPHONE: (510) 542-4257
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 08/11/2023
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 08/11/2023
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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 - MOWRY CAMPUS
FACILITY NUMBER: 013422465
VISIT DATE: 08/11/2023
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Assembly Bill (AB) 2370, Chapter 676, Statutes of 2018, requires all licensed Child Care Centers (CCCs) constructed before January 1, 2010, to test their water (used for drinking and food preparation) for lead contamination before January 1, 2023, and then every 5-years after the date of the first test. For child care center licenses issued after July 1, 2022, the licensee shall test their water for lead within 180 days of licensure pursuant to Written Directives section 101700 (PIN 21-21.1-CCP).

To improve the quality and value of the new inspection process, a survey may 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 CARE tools, please send email inquiries 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 informed of the MyChildCarePlan.org website; a consumer education website that helps families obtain child care by connecting them to child care providers and Resource and Referral Agencies (R&Rs) throughout California.

This report is amended to reflect that the Type B deficiency issued on 8/11/2023 has been Dismissed.

A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the licensee facility representative

SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Chandra CharlesTELEPHONE: (510) 286-0966
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: April WrightTELEPHONE: (510) 542-4257
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 08/11/2023
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 08/11/2023
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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 - MOWRY CAMPUS
FACILITY NUMBER: 013422465

DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:
VISIT DATE: 08/11/2023

DEFICIENCIES & PLANS OF CORRECTION (POCs)
Deficiency Dismissed
Type B
Section Cited
CCR
101216(f)
Personnel Requirements
(f) At least one staff member who is trained in pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation and pediatric first aid pursuant to Health and Safety Code Section 1596.866 shall be present when children are at the child care center or offsite for center activities.

This requirement is not met as evidenced by:
Deficient Practice Statement
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Based on record review, facility did not comply with the section cited above in which S1 has expired CPR that has not been renewed, which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
POC Due Date: 08/28/2023
Plan of Correction
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S1 to complete Pediatric CPR/First Aid training by the due date. S1 was reminded that this certificate must be renewed every two years and not allow the renewal date to lapse.
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Failure to correct the cited deficiency(ies), on or before the Plan of Correction (POC) due date, may result in a civil penalty assessment.
SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Chandra CharlesTELEPHONE: (510) 286-0966
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: April WrightTELEPHONE: (510) 542-4257
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:
DATE: 08/11/2023
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:
DATE: 08/11/2023
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