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Community Care Licensing

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 343624433
Report Date: 09/12/2022
Date Signed: 09/12/2022 01:42:18 PM

Document Has Been Signed on 09/12/2022 01:42 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
CCLD Regional Office, 2525 NATOMAS PARK DR. STE.250
SACRAMENTO, CA 95833

FACILITY NAME:	GENIUS KIDS-ELK GROVE FLORIN ROAD CAMPUS(PS)		FACILITY NUMBER:	343624433
ADMINISTRATOR:	DHILLON, RENNU		FACILITY TYPE:	850
ADDRESS:	8065 ELK GROVE FLORIN RD. #160		TELEPHONE:	(510) 364-4033
CITY:	SACRAMENTO	STATE: CA	ZIP CODE:	95829
CAPACITY: 78	TOTAL ENROLLED CHILDREN: 8	CENSUS: 3	DATE:	09/12/2022
TYPE OF VISIT:	Prelicensing	ANNOUNCED	TIME BEGAN:	10:00 AM
MET WITH:	Shana Nijjar		TIME COMPLETED:	12:30 PM

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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	Application Specialist (AS) Alecia Sifuentes met with Administrator, Shana Nijjar and Director, Sheena Dhillon-Dhindsa for the purpose of an announced pre-licensing change of ownership inspection. Applicant requests a preschool license to serve 86 preschool children from age two to entry into first grade. The program will operate Monday through Friday from 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. The fire clearance was granted on 8/23/2022 for 78 preschool children. The facility will provide morning and afternoon snacks. AS reviewed with Director the LIC 311A, Records To Be Maintained At The Facility, for child’s records, personnel records, administrative records, and documents to be posted. INDOOR ACTIVITY SPACE: There are four preschool classrooms. AS observed a sufficient amount of equipment, toys, tables, chairs, cubbies, and napping cots. There is a first aid kit in each of the classrooms. Medications will be stored in the medication basket above the cubbies out of reach of children. AS observed cleaning disinfectants are appropriately stored and inaccessible to children. Director stated there are no poisons or firearms on the premises. AS observed water pitcher in each of the classrooms. AS observed a functional carbon monoxide detector in the lobby. AS observed an electronic sign-in/sign-out system. AS measured four classrooms. The total classroom space contains a total of 3,035 square feet, which will accommodate Applicant's request for 86 preschool children. There are 9 toilets and 10 sinks for the children, and a separate private restroom for the staff. Individual measurements are recorded on the Capacity Worksheet (LIC 9024). Children who become ill during the day will be isolated in the office area and will use the staff restroom, if necessary. Report continues on LIC809-C.

SUPERVISORS NAME: Jeanne Smith
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Alecia Sifuentes
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 09/12/2022

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 09/12/2022

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
CCLD Regional Office, 2525 NATOMAS PARK DR. STE.250
SACRAMENTO, CA 95833

FACILITY NAME: GENIUS KIDS-ELK GROVE FLORIN ROAD CAMPUS(PS)	FACILITY NUMBER: 343624433
	VISIT DATE: 09/12/2022

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OUTDOOR ACTIVITY SPACE:
There is one outdoor area on the property. The outdoor play area is fenced with a wrought iron fence that is at least four feet tall. The outdoor area is shared with the infant children. Director has requested a Shared Outdoor Space Waiver and included outdoor schedule times showing no commingling between the age groups. AS observed a sufficient amount of equipment and toys. There are no bodies of water on the premises. There are shaded areas supplied by trees and overhangs.

AS measured the outdoor activity space. The outdoor play area contains a total of 13,625 square feet, which will accommodate Applicant's request for 86 preschool children. Individual measurements are recorded on the Capacity Worksheet (LIC 9024).

This facility plans to provide Incidental Medical Services – IMS. For IMS information, see PIN 22-02-CCP. A 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)/ (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

AS discussed the following: 100% supervision is required at all times, including in the bathroom; personal rights; inspection authority; reporting requirements; staff to children ratios and capacity; staff qualifications; and maintaining buildings and grounds. AS discussed with Director any changes that may occur regarding the director or an employee acting in the director's absence must be reported to department within 10 working days.

Director was reminded that all adults 18 and over responsible for administration or direct supervision of staff, persons who provides care and supervision to children, and staff who have contact with children, 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.

Report continues on LIC809-C.

SUPERVISORS NAME: Jeanne Smith
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Alecia Sifuentes
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 09/12/2022

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 09/12/2022

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
CCLD Regional Office, 2525 NATOMAS PARK DR. STE.250
SACRAMENTO, CA 95833

FACILITY NAME: GENIUS KIDS-ELK GROVE FLORIN ROAD CAMPUS(PS)	FACILITY NUMBER: 343624433
	VISIT DATE: 09/12/2022

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Community Care Licensing Division (CCLD) regularly sends information to licensed facilities, providers, and stakeholders by way of Provider Information Notices (PIN), Program Quarterly Update Newsletters and other important information communication platform. To receive important licensed-related information to licensed facilities, visit the CCLD Important Information website at https://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/community-care-licensing/subscribe and select the Child Care option to receive email communication.

Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the Administrator, Shana Nijjar.

The following items are required before a license will be issued:
1. Updated granted fire clearance (STD850)

SUPERVISORS NAME: Jeanne Smith
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Alecia Sifuentes
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 09/12/2022

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 09/12/2022

LIC809 (FAS) - (06/04)

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