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FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 434413900
Report Date: 02/21/2025
Date Signed: 02/21/2025 12:36:01 PM

Document Has Been Signed on 02/21/2025 12:36 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
SAN JOSE CC RO, 2580 N FIRST STREET, STE. 300
SAN JOSE, CA 95131
FACILITY NAME:GENIUS KIDSFACILITY NUMBER:
434413900
ADMINISTRATOR/
DIRECTOR:		HOURIEH GHARIBIFACILITY TYPE:
830
ADDRESS:174 W MAIN AVENUETELEPHONE:
(408) 782-2636
CITY:MORGAN HILLSTATE: CAZIP CODE:
95037
CAPACITY: 21TOTAL ENROLLED CHILDREN: 13CENSUS: 10DATE:
02/21/2025
TYPE OF VISIT:Annual/RandomUNANNOUNCEDTIME VISIT/
INSPECTION BEGAN:
08:55 AM
MET WITH:HOURIEH GHARIBITIME VISIT/
INSPECTION COMPLETED:
12:45 PM
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On 2/21/2025, at 8:55 AM, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA), Liridon Fici-Doni, met with Sukhindar Gill, Licensee for an unannounced Annual Inspection. LPA met and was granted access to the facility-by-facility director and informed her the reason for today's visit.

Upon arrival, there five (5) infants, five (5) toddlers and three (3) staff present, which is compliant with the facility license capacity and ratio requirements. LPA observed all required postings near the entrance to the facility and the hours of operation are Monday – Friday, 6:00AM-6:00PM. LPA and Director toured both indoor and outdoor areas during inspection.

LPA reviewed digital sign-in/out sheets on bright wheel, the facility roster (LIC9040), and the fire/disaster drill log during today’s inspection. The last fire/disaster drill was conducted on 11-4-2024, which is compliant with the six-month requirement for facilities. LPA observed a fully charged 2A10BC fire extinguisher (last serviced: 5/7/2024), with functioning smoke detector and carbon monoxide detector. Licensee stated that she does currently have Incidental Medical Services on file and does not administer medication at this time. There are no weapons or firearms on the premises.

Indoor areas of the facility were inspected by the LPA today and observed to be clean, orderly, and safe for day care infants...

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Gladys Kuizon
Liridon Fici
DATE: 02/21/2025
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 02/21/2025
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
SAN JOSE CC RO, 2580 N FIRST STREET, STE. 300
SAN JOSE, CA 95131
FACILITY NAME: GENIUS KIDS
FACILITY NUMBER: 434413900
VISIT DATE: 02/21/2025
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The infant and Pre-school room are physically separate from other childcare center components at the facility. LPA observed sufficient age-appropriate materials, toys, and play equipment for infants. Toys are safe and do not have sharp edges or small parts that may pose a choking hazard. The infant changing table was observed to be padded, within arm’s reach of a sink, in good repair and safe condition. Cribs are used by infants, which are free from loose articles, covered with a fitted sheet, and there are no objects hanging above or attached to them. The floors are clean and free of tripping hazards and waste containers have tight fitting lids.

six (6) children’s files were reviewed, and most required documents were present. Three (3) staff files were reviewed, and LPA advised that infant staff shall have three (3) units related to the care of infants. There is at least one staff member with current First-Aid/CPR and all staff should have a mandated Reporter certificate on file in the center. LPA reminded that both shall be updated every two years.

LPA reminded licensee that infant Needs and Services plan shall be updated at least quarterly and shall be completed with the infants authorized representative and a representative from the facility, such as a director or lead teacher. The feeding plan is current for all infants and licensee understands that all formula and bottles provided should be labeled individually with the child’s name and date.

The outdoor area of the facility was inspected and observed to be physically separated from space utilized by other childcare center components. LPA observed that the fencing that is at least four feet tall. Due to weather conditions, children have not been taken outside. No outdoor bodies of water were observed during today’s inspection. LPA reminded licensee that shaded rest area is required for outdoor space. LPA observed trees that give shade, and Director stated during the summer time, the Licensee will hang up a canape for more shade.

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SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Gladys Kuizon
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Liridon Fici
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 02/21/2025
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 02/21/2025
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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
SAN JOSE CC RO, 2580 N FIRST STREET, STE. 300
SAN JOSE, CA 95131
FACILITY NAME: GENIUS KIDS
FACILITY NUMBER: 434413900
VISIT DATE: 02/21/2025
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Director understands she shall be on the premises during the hours the center is in operation and that infants at the center shall be visually supervised at all times. LPA reminded that there shall be at least one person with valid CPR and First-Aid certifications on site at all times or present during off site activities, such as field trips.

The Director 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.

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/. Director stated there are no children needing IMS at this time.

LPA discussed the safe sleep regulations with licensee 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 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.

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SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Gladys Kuizon
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Liridon Fici
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 02/21/2025
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 02/21/2025
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
SAN JOSE CC RO, 2580 N FIRST STREET, STE. 300
SAN JOSE, CA 95131
FACILITY NAME: GENIUS KIDS
FACILITY NUMBER: 434413900
VISIT DATE: 02/21/2025
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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.

Exit interview conducted with Director, and this report reviewed and provided.
SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Gladys Kuizon
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Liridon Fici
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 02/21/2025
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 02/21/2025
LIC809 (FAS) - (06/04)
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