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SOCIAL SERVICES

Community Care Licensing


COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION REPORT

Facility Number: 394501353
Report Date: 10/16/2025
Date Signed: 10/16/2025 03:58:12 PM

Substantiated


STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION REPORT		CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
SACRAMENTO SOUTH, 9835 GOETHE ROAD, SUITE 100
SACRAMENTO, CA 95827
This is an official report of an unannounced visit/investigation of a complaint received in our office on
08/15/2025 and conducted by Evaluator Stacey Williams
PUBLIC
COMPLAINT CONTROL NUMBER: 53-CC-20250815112108
FACILITY NAME:GENIUS KIDS TRACYFACILITY NUMBER:
394501353
ADMINISTRATOR:SINGH, VANTIKAFACILITY TYPE:
860
ADDRESS:1960 W GRANT LINE RDTELEPHONE:
(732) 429-4511
CITY:TRACYSTATE: CAZIP CODE:
95376
CAPACITY:70CENSUS: 8DATE:
10/16/2025
UNANNOUNCEDTIME BEGAN:
01:20 PM
MET WITH:Vamal KumarTIME COMPLETED:
04:10 PM
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Staff did not ensure reporting requirements were followed
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On October 16, 2025 , Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Stacey Williams met with Facility Representative, Vamal Kumar for the purpose of delivering complaint findings. LPA observed 8 children supervised by 3 staff.

An investigation was conducted regarding the allegation listed above. It was alleged that Staff did not ensure reporting requirements were followed. The facility was toured, and interviews were conducted with the Reporting Party, facility staff, and parents of children in care. On August 12, 2025, Child #1(c1) woke up from naptime with unexplained injuries. C1 was noticed to have what the staff reported as a rash and small bumps on their stomach and ear. Facility staff notified a family member of C1’s condition and C1 was picked up from the facility. Two days later C1 returned to the facility, and staff was informed that C1 was seen by a physician and medication was prescribed. Community Care Licensing was not notified of the incident, nor was C1’s other custodial parent who has a documented court order on file indicating notification is required for both parents pertaining to school emergencies.
Substantiated
Estimated Days of Completion:
SUPERVISORS NAME: Bettina Engelman
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Stacey Williams
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 10/16/2025
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 10/16/2025
This report must be available at Child Care and Group Home facilities for public review for 3 years.
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Control Number 53-CC-20250815112108
STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION REPORT (Cont)		CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
SACRAMENTO SOUTH, 9835 GOETHE ROAD, SUITE 100
SACRAMENTO, CA 95827
FACILITY NAME: GENIUS KIDS TRACY
FACILITY NUMBER: 394501353
VISIT DATE: 10/16/2025
NARRATIVE
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Based on the information received a preponderance of evidence has been met and the the allegation is determined to be substantiated. Title 22 deficiencies will be cited on subsequent page, LIC 9099D.

Exit interview conducted at which time the report was reviewed with Facility Representative, Vamal Kumar. A Notice of Site Visit was posted by LPA Williams and must remain posted for 30 days. Failure to comply with posting requirements shall result in an immediate civil penalty of $100.00.
SUPERVISORS NAME: Bettina Engelman
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Stacey Williams
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 10/16/2025
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 10/16/2025
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STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION REPORT		CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
SACRAMENTO SOUTH, 9835 GOETHE ROAD, SUITE 100
SACRAMENTO, CA 95827
This is an official report of an unannounced visit/investigation of a complaint received in our office on
08/15/2025 and conducted by Evaluator Stacey Williams
PUBLIC
COMPLAINT CONTROL NUMBER: 53-CC-20250815112108

FACILITY NAME:GENIUS KIDS TRACYFACILITY NUMBER:
394501353
ADMINISTRATOR:SINGH, VANTIKAFACILITY TYPE:
860
ADDRESS:1960 W GRANT LINE RDTELEPHONE:
(732) 429-4511
CITY:TRACYSTATE: CAZIP CODE:
95376
CAPACITY:70CENSUS: DATE:
10/16/2025
UNANNOUNCEDTIME BEGAN:
01:20 PM
MET WITH:Vamal KumarTIME COMPLETED:
04:10 PM
ALLEGATION(S):
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Staff does not ensure facility is kept free of pests
Staff is not allowing child's authorized representative entry to the facility
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On October 16, 2025, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Stacey Williams met with Facility Representative, Vamal Kumar for the purpose of delivering complaint findings. LPA observed 8 children supervised by 3 staff.

An investigation was conducted regarding the allegations listed above. It was alleged that
Staff does not ensure facility is kept free of pests and Staff is not allowing child's authorized representative entry to the facility. The facility was toured, and interviews were conducted with the Reporting Party, facility staff, and parents of children in care. Inconsistent statements were received regarding the allegations. Information provided during the investigation revealed that the facility has cleaning procedures that are followed throughout the day by staff. In addition, the facility has a contracted janitorial service that sanitizes the facility throughout the week. The Director reported the facility does not have a history or concerns with pests in the center. There were no concerns of pests in the center disclosed during the course of the investigation.
Unsubstantiated
Estimated Days of Completion:
SUPERVISORS NAME: Bettina Engelman
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Stacey Williams
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 10/16/2025
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 10/16/2025
This report must be available at Child Care and Group Home facilities for public review for 3 years.
LIC9099 (FAS) - (06/04)
Page: 3 of 5
Control Number 53-CC-20250815112108
STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION REPORT (Cont)		CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
SACRAMENTO SOUTH, 9835 GOETHE ROAD, SUITE 100
SACRAMENTO, CA 95827
FACILITY NAME: GENIUS KIDS TRACY
FACILITY NUMBER: 394501353
VISIT DATE: 10/16/2025
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The Director denied that authorized representatives are denied access to the facility. It was reported that every family is provided an entry access code to the facility. The Reporting Party acknowledged knowing the family code; however, stated that they were informed by the Director that entry would be denied. Director stated that entry by the reporting party was not denied, however an alternate pick-up area in the facility was suggested to eliminate confrontation at pick up.

Based on the information received, the allegations are determined to be unsubstantiated. Although the allegations may have happened or is valid, there is not a preponderance of evidence to prove the alleged violation did or did not occur.

Exit interview conducted at which time the report was reviewed with Facility Representative, Vamal Kumar A Notice of Site Visit was posted by LPA Williams and must remain posted for 30 days. Failure to comply with posting requirements shall result in an immediate civil penalty of $100.00.

SUPERVISORS NAME: Bettina Engelman
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Stacey Williams
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 10/16/2025
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 10/16/2025
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Control Number 53-CC-20250815112108
STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION REPORT (Cont)		CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
SACRAMENTO SOUTH, 9835 GOETHE ROAD, SUITE 100
SACRAMENTO, CA 95827

FACILITY NAME: GENIUS KIDS TRACY
FACILITY NUMBER: 394501353
DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:
VISIT DATE: 10/16/2025
Deficiency Type
POC Due Date /
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DEFICIENCIES
PLAN OF CORRECTIONS(POCs)
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11/14/2025
Section Cited
CCR
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Each licensee or applicant shall furnish to the Department reports as required by the Department including, but not limited to, the following: Upon the occurrence, during the operation of the child care center of any of the events specified in (d)(1) below, a report shall be made to the Department by telephone or fax within the Department's next working day and during its normal business hours. In addition, a written report containing the information specified in (d)(2) below shall be submitted to the Department within seven days following the occurrence of such event.
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Director will ensure that all staff are trained on incident report requirements. Once training is completed, Director will submit statement acknowledging training was conducted and include staff roster.
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This requirement was not evidenced by: C1 was seen by a physician due to a unexplained injury that was noticed while at the facility. Medication was prescribed. The facility did not submit an incident report notifying CCL of the incident. This is a potential risk to the health and safety and personal rights of children in care.
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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.
SUPERVISORS NAME: Bettina Engelman
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Stacey Williams
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 10/16/2025
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 10/16/2025
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