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Community Care Licensing

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 434414478
Report Date: 02/27/2024
Date Signed: 02/27/2024 05:04:49 PM

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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, 2580 N FIRST STREET, STE. 300
SAN JOSE, CA 95131

FACILITY NAME:	GENIUS KIDS		FACILITY NUMBER:	434414478
ADMINISTRATOR:	ANDREA KERN		FACILITY TYPE:	850
ADDRESS:	7132 SANTA TERESA BOULEVARD		TELEPHONE:	(408) 771-3403
CITY:	SAN JOSE	STATE: CA	ZIP CODE:	95139
CAPACITY:	81	CENSUS: 18	DATE:	02/27/2024
TYPE OF VISIT:	Required - 3 Year	UNANNOUNCED	TIME BEGAN:	01:50 PM
MET WITH:	Jatin Sanghrajka		TIME COMPLETED:	05:14 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	Licensing Program Analysts (LPAs), Cortney Nelson and Jessica Bongardt, met with Administrator, Jatin Sanghrajka, for an unannounced Required- 3 Year Inspection. LPAs were granted access to the facility by Jatin and toured both indoors and outdoors during the inspection. Upon arrival, there were eighteen (18) children and four (4) staff members present, which is compliant with the facility license capacity and ratio requirements. LPAs observed all required postings near the entrance to the facility and the hours of operation are Monday – Friday, 8:00AM-6:00PM (9:00AM-12:00PM half day). LPAs reviewed sign-in/out, facility roster, and fire/disaster drill log during today’s inspection. Sign-in/out was observed to be completed digitally with full legal signature and time of day. Jatin states that the facility is in the process of transitioning to using Brightwheel, which will begin March 1st. The last fire drill was conducted on 1/10/2024, which is compliant with the six-month requirement for facilities. LPAs observed two fully charged 2A10BC fire extinguishers (last serviced: 12/2023), built in fire detection system that is checked annually, and a functioning carbon monoxide detector. Jatin states that he does not currently have any children in care who require Incidental Medical Services and does not administer medication at this time. There are no weapons or firearms on the premises. This facility provides Incidental Medical Services – IMS. LPAs reviewed storage of medication and equipment/supplies, and reviewed children’s, personnel, and administrative records. For IMS information see PIN 22-02-CCP. 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/.

SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Joel Segura	TELEPHONE: (408) 334-8550
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Cortney Nelson	TELEPHONE: (916) 956-5037
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 02/27/2024

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 02/27/2024

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, 2580 N FIRST STREET, STE. 300
SAN JOSE, CA 95131

FACILITY NAME: GENIUS KIDS	FACILITY NUMBER: 434414478
	VISIT DATE: 02/27/2024

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Indoor areas of the facility were inspected by the LPAs today and observed to be clean, orderly, and safe for the day care children. Jatin states that the facility currently utilizes classroom 2 and 4 for the preschool children and rarely uses classrooms 1 and 3. Classrooms 6 and 5 are currently utilized by the school-age program which is a heritage program and not subject to state licensing requirements. LPAs observed sufficient age-appropriate materials, toys, and play equipment and the furniture is in good condition and safe for children. LPAs advised that cots used for children's napping shall be equipped with sheets and washed at least weekly. Drinking water is readily available for children via water fountains and water bottles from home. The children’s bathrooms are clean, sanitary, and operable. It is equipped with a diaper changing table for use by children as needed. There is a separate staff bathroom, not utilized by the children, which an isolated child can use if necessary. There is a working telephone in the facility.

The outdoor area of the facility was inspected and observed to be fenced in. The facility has a waiver for shared use of the playground between the preschool component and heritage school-age program and LPAs observed that the conditions of the waiver were met as the preschool program uses the playground in the AM and school-age in the PM. The playground is in good condition, age-appropriate, and has sufficient resilient materials (rubber padding) to absorb falls. No outdoor bodies of water were observed during today’s inspection. Shaded rest area is provided by a large tree overhanging the outdoor area.

The facility does not provide food to the children, all food for the children is provided by parents/authorized representatives.

Five (5) children’s files were reviewed and all required documents were present. Five (5) staff files were reviewed and most required documents were present. LPAs advised of required proof of measles immunization and influenza (or signed declination). Fully qualified teachers must have twelve (12) semester ECE units (child development; curriculum/program; child, family, community) and LPAs advised regarding staff that have completed quarter ECE units. The Site Director has current Mandated Reporter training that expires 1/5/2026 and First-Aid/CPR that expires 5/1/2025. LPAs reminded that the Mandated Reporter Training must be renewed by all staff every 2 years. LPAs additionally advised that Site Directors shall complete eight (8) hours of Preventative Health and Safety course in addition to CCLD Operations and Record Keeping Orientation.

SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Joel Segura	TELEPHONE: (408) 334-8550
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Cortney Nelson	TELEPHONE: (916) 956-5037
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 02/27/2024

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 02/27/2024

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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, 2580 N FIRST STREET, STE. 300
SAN JOSE, CA 95131

FACILITY NAME: GENIUS KIDS	FACILITY NUMBER: 434414478
	VISIT DATE: 02/27/2024

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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. The facility completed water lead testing on 11/9/2023 and no action level exceedances were found.

Jatin understands that the Site Director shall be on the premises during the hours the center is in operation and that children at the center shall be visually supervised at all times. LPAs reminded that there shall be at least one person with valid CPR and First-Aid certifications on site at all times.

Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the Administrator, Jatin Sanghrajka.

As a result of today’s inspection, deficiencies were cited, see LIC809-D.

A NOTICE OF SITE VISIT WAS GIVEN AND MUST REMAIN POSTED FOR 30 DAYS.

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.

LPAs requested the Licensee submit the following updated documents:
-Application for a Child Care Center (LIC200A) to reflect updated operating hours and Site Director for the facility
-Personnel Roster (LIC500) for current staff and hours

SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Joel Segura	TELEPHONE: (408) 334-8550
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Cortney Nelson	TELEPHONE: (916) 956-5037
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 02/27/2024

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 02/27/2024

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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, 2580 N FIRST STREET, STE. 300
SAN JOSE, CA 95131

FACILITY NAME: GENIUS KIDS	FACILITY NUMBER: 434414478
DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:	VISIT DATE: 02/27/2024

DEFICIENCIES & PLANS OF CORRECTION (POCs)

Type B

Section Cited

HSC

1596.7995(a)(1)

General Provisions and Definitions

(1) Commencing September 1, 2016, a person shall not be employed or volunteer at a day care center if he or she has not been immunized against influenza, pertussis, and measles. Each employee and volunteer shall receive an influenza vaccination between August 1 and December 1 of each year. This requirement is not met as evidenced by:
	Deficient Practice Statement
1 2 3 4	Based on interview and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above as S1 and S3 were missing proof of measles and S1-S4 were missing proof of influenza (or declination), which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
	POC Due Date: 03/12/2024
	Plan of Correction
1 2 3 4	The Licensee shall submit proof of measles immunization for S1 and S3 as well as influenza, or declination, for S1-S4 to the Department by 3/12/2024. Proof of scheduled physicians appointment may be submitted if after 3/12/2024 and follow-up shall be submitted following the appointment.

Type B

Section Cited

CCR

101215.1(m)

Child Care Center Director Qualifications and Duties

(m) A child care center director shall complete 16 hours of health and safety training if necessary pursuant to Health and Safety Code Section 1596.866. This requirement is not met as evidenced by:
	Deficient Practice Statement
1 2 3 4	Based on record review and interview, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above as the Site Director has not completed eight (8) hours of Preventative Health and Safety course (including nutrition and lead components), which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
	POC Due Date: 03/12/2024
	Plan of Correction
1 2 3 4	The Licensee shall submit certificate of completion for Preventative Health and Safety course for the Site Director by 3/12/2024. If course is scheduled after 3/12/2024, proof of enrollment shall be submitted and certificate shall be submitted upon completion.

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: Joel Segura	TELEPHONE: (408) 334-8550
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Cortney Nelson	TELEPHONE: (916) 956-5037
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 02/27/2024

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 02/27/2024

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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, 2580 N FIRST STREET, STE. 300
SAN JOSE, CA 95131

FACILITY NAME: GENIUS KIDS	FACILITY NUMBER: 434414478
DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:	VISIT DATE: 02/27/2024

DEFICIENCIES & PLANS OF CORRECTION (POCs)

Type B

Section Cited

CCR

101216.1(c)(1)

Teacher Qualifications and Duties

(c) To be a fully qualified teacher, a teacher shall have one of the following: (1) Twelve postsecondary semester or equivalent quarter units in early childhood education or child development completed, with passing grades, at an accredited or approved college or university; and at least six months of work experience in a licensed child care center or comparable group child care program. This requirement is not met as evidenced by:
	Deficient Practice Statement
1 2 3 4	Based on interview and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above as S1 and S4 are short ECE units as their coursework is quarter ECE units, which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
	POC Due Date: 03/12/2024
	Plan of Correction
1 2 3 4	The Licensee shall submit proof of enrollment for missing ECE units for S1 and S4 to the Department by 3/12/2024.

Type B

Section Cited

CCR

101239.1(c)

101239.1 Napping Equipment (c) Each cot or mat shall be equipped with a sheet to cover the cot or mat and, depending on the weather, a sheet and/or blanket to cover the child. This requirement is not met as evidenced by:
	Deficient Practice Statement
1 2 3 4	Based on observation and interview, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above as children were observed to be napping without a sheet on their cot, which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
	POC Due Date: 03/12/2024
	Plan of Correction
1 2 3 4	The Licensee shall purchase sheets for the cots and shall submit proof of purchase to the Department by 3/12/2024. Photos of sheets shall be submitted once received and LPAs advised sheets shall be washed at least once per week.

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: Joel Segura	TELEPHONE: (408) 334-8550
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Cortney Nelson	TELEPHONE: (916) 956-5037
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 02/27/2024

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 02/27/2024

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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, 2580 N FIRST STREET, STE. 300
SAN JOSE, CA 95131

FACILITY NAME: GENIUS KIDS	FACILITY NUMBER: 434414478
DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:	VISIT DATE: 02/27/2024

DEFICIENCIES & PLANS OF CORRECTION (POCs)

Type B

Section Cited

HSC

1597.05(c)

1597.05 Licensing reviews; health and safety consideration; completion of records; verification (c) Within 90 days of employing a facility director, a licensee shall secure verification that the facility director has completed an orientation given by the department and shall maintain a copy of that verification. This requirement is not met as evidenced by:
	Deficient Practice Statement
1 2 3 4	Based on interview and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above as the Site Director has not completed the CCLD Operations and Record Keeping Orientation, which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
	POC Due Date: 03/12/2024
	Plan of Correction
1 2 3 4	The Licensee shall submit proof of competion for the CCLD Operations and Record Keeping Orientation to the Department by 3/12/2024.

Type B

Section Cited

HSC

1596.841

1596.841 Current roster of children provided care in facility required Each child day care facility shall maintain a current roster of children who are provided care in the facility. The roster shall include the name, address, and daytime telephone number of the child's parent or guardian, and the name and telephone number of the child's physician. This roster shall be available to the licensing agency upon request. This requirement is not met as evidenced by:
	Deficient Practice Statement
1 2 3 4	Based on interview and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above as they have not maintained a facility roster for children enrolled (LIC9040), which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
	POC Due Date: 03/12/2024
	Plan of Correction
1 2 3 4	The Licensee shall submit a current roster (LIC9040) for all preschool-age children that are currently enrolled to the Department by 3/12/2024. LPAs advised that the form can be completed digitally and maintained on the computer for ease of future updating if preferred.

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: Joel Segura	TELEPHONE: (408) 334-8550
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Cortney Nelson	TELEPHONE: (916) 956-5037
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 02/27/2024

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 02/27/2024

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