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Community Care Licensing


COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION REPORT

Facility Number: 013422418
Report Date: 07/22/2026
Date Signed: 07/22/2026 02:47:16 PM

Substantiated


STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION REPORT		CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
OAKLAND SOUTH CC RO, 1515 CLAY STREET STE 1102
OAKLAND, CA 94612
This is an official report of an unannounced visit/investigation of a complaint received in our office on
07/20/2026 and conducted by Evaluator Manel Estoesta
PUBLIC
COMPLAINT CONTROL NUMBER: 52-CC-20260720124813
FACILITY NAME:GENIUS KIDSFACILITY NUMBER:
013422418
ADMINISTRATOR:SUBBARAYALU, GOWTHAMANFACILITY TYPE:
850
ADDRESS:4168 TECHNOLOGY DR.TELEPHONE:
(510) 996-4948
CITY:FREMONTSTATE: CAZIP CODE:
94538
CAPACITY:80CENSUS: 75DATE:
07/22/2026
UNANNOUNCEDTIME BEGAN:
10:30 AM
MET WITH:Licensee Gowthaman SubbarayaluTIME COMPLETED:
03:00 PM
ALLEGATION(S):
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1. Staff transported day care children in an unsafe manner while in care.
2. Staff transported day care children in an unauthorized manner while in care.
INVESTIGATION FINDINGS:
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On 7/22/2026 at 10:30 am, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Manel Estoesta conducted a complaint investigation / visit. LPA met with the Licensee, Gowthaman Subbarayalu, and explained the nature of the visit. Present on this visit were 15 staff members, 16 infants, 12 toddlers, and 47 preschool children.
The preschool component has a toddler option (013422418), and the infant component license number is 015700572. Hours of operation at the facility are from Monday through Friday, 8:00am to 6:00pm.

The Reporting Party (RP) alleges the above allegations.

During the investigation visit. LPA conducted room observations, interviews and reviewed facility records. LPA also obtained copies of relevant facility records.

Based on the LPA’s conducted room observations, interviews, and review of facility records, the following findings were identified.
Substantiated
Estimated Days of Completion: 90
SUPERVISORS NAME: Jason Jang
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Manel Estoesta
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 07/22/2026
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 07/22/2026
This report must be available at Child Care and Group Home facilities for public review for 3 years.
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Control Number 52-CC-20260720124813
STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION REPORT (Cont)		CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
OAKLAND SOUTH CC RO, 1515 CLAY STREET STE 1102
OAKLAND, CA 94612
FACILITY NAME: GENIUS KIDS
FACILITY NUMBER: 013422418
VISIT DATE: 07/22/2026
NARRATIVE
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1. On 7/17/2026 at approximately, 11:30 am to 1 pm, the licensee conducted a field “trip” (activities away from the center) to KidTopia Indoor Play Center at 4620 Auto Mall Pkwy Fremont CA 94538. The trip included 21 children in care (ages from 4 years old to 12 years old) with 4 staff members. The licensee provided transportation to the children from the facility to KidTopia. Staff 1 (S1) stated that they used 2 motor vehicles to transport children, however, only 1 motor vehicle had car or booster seats provided for the children. As per California law requires children under 8 to ride in a car or booster seat in the back seat, and section 101225(d) Transportation - All vehicle occupants shall be secured in an appropriate restraint system.

2. On 07/16/2026 at approximately 10 am, the licensee sent a field “trip” (activities away from the center) invitation to the children’s authorized representatives, to KidTopia on 7/17/2026 at 11am. The licensee did not include transportation arrangements in this invitation. S1 stated that participation confirmation once payment ($17.00) received from each child. LPA concluded that parents (children’s authorized representatives) did not authorize transportation on this trip and as per the facility’s parents handbook, transportation is not provided to students at “our” center, signed and received by the children’s authorized representatives. As per section 101218(6) Admission Policies Every child care center shall have all admission policies in writing and available to the public - Transportation arrangements, if any....

The preponderance of evidence standard has been met; therefore, the above allegations are to be SUBSTANTIATED.

LPA Estoesta informed the facility representative that this report dated 7/22/2026, included a Type B deficiency which can be or may be posted as there is a potential risk to the health, safety, or personal rights of children in care.

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

Failure to comply with posting requirements shall result in an immediate civil penalty of $100.

Exit interview conducted and the report was reviewed with the facility representative / licensee, Gowthaman Subbarayalu.

SUPERVISORS NAME: Jason Jang
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Manel Estoesta
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 07/22/2026
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 07/22/2026
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Control Number 52-CC-20260720124813
STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION REPORT (Cont)		CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
OAKLAND SOUTH CC RO, 1515 CLAY STREET STE 1102
OAKLAND, CA 94612

FACILITY NAME: GENIUS KIDS
FACILITY NUMBER: 013422418
DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:
VISIT DATE: 07/22/2026
Deficiency Type
POC Due Date /
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DEFICIENCIES
PLAN OF CORRECTIONS(POCs)
Type B
08/05/2026
Section Cited
CCR
101225(d)
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 101225(d) Transportation - All vehicle occupants shall be secured in an appropriate restraint system......
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LPA Estoesta advised the licensee to develop a plan of correction (POC) and the POC submit proof to the Oakland Child Care Regional Office via mail only on or before the POC due date.

LPA and the licensee discussed the POC, that it shall describe how it will bring their facility into compliance, and it must be measurable and verifiable. It included but not limited to maintaining incident reports documentation, staff training and meetings.
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This requirement is not met as evidenced by,

Based on the LPA’s conducted room observations, interviews, and review of facility records, the following findings were identified.

On 7/17/2026 at approximately, 11:30 am to 1 pm, the licensee conducted a field “trip” (activities away from the center) to KidTopia Indoor Play Center at 4620 Auto Mall Pkwy Fremont CA 94538. The trip included 21 children in care (ages from 4 years old to 12 years old) with 4 staff members. The licensee provided transportation to the children from the facility to KidTopia. Staff 1 (S1) stated that they used 2 motor vehicles to transport children, however, only 1 motor vehicle had car or booster seats provided for the children.

This poses a potential risk to health, safety or personal rights to children in care.
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LPA recommended to the licensee that the licensee can register to the CCLD's Technical Support Program (TSP) which is FREE, voluntary, and a non-enforcement service of Community Care Licensing to assist childcare providers experiencing compliance challenges.

LPA also provided a copy of the CHILD CARE ADVOCATE PROGRAM flyer to the licensee.
Type B
08/05/2026
Section Cited
CCR
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101218(6) Admission Policies Every child care center shall have all admission policies in writing and available to the public - Transportation arrangements, if any......
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LPA Estoesta advised the licensee to develop a plan of correction (POC) and the POC submit proof to the Oakland Child Care Regional Office via mail only on or before the POC due date.

LPA and the licensee discussed the POC, that it shall describe how it will bring their facility into compliance, and it must be measurable and verifiable. It included but not limited to maintaining incident reports documentation, staff training and meetings.
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This requirement is not met as evidenced by,

Based on the LPA’s conducted room observations, interviews, and review of facility records, the following findings were identified.

On 07/16/2026 at approximately 10 am, the licensee sent a field “trip” (activities away from the center) invitation to the children’s authorized representatives, to KidTopia on 7/17/2026 at 11am. The licensee did not include transportation arrangements in this invitation. S1 stated that participation confirmation once payment ($17.00) received from each child. LPA concluded that parents (children’s authorized representatives) did not authorize transportation on this trip and as per the facility’s parents handbook, transportation is not provided to students at “our” center, signed and received by the children’s authorized representatives.

This poses a potential risk to health, safety or personal rights to children in care.
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LPA Estoesta advised the licensee to develop a plan of correction (POC) and the POC submit proof to the Oakland Child Care Regional Office via mail only on or before the POC due date.

LPA and the licensee discussed the POC, that it shall describe how it will bring their facility into compliance, and it must be measurable and verifiable. It included but not limited to maintaining incident reports documentation, staff training and meetings.
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: Jason Jang
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Manel Estoesta
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 07/22/2026
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 07/22/2026
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