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Department of
SOCIAL SERVICES

Community Care Licensing


FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 434413688
Report Date: 04/23/2024
Date Signed: 04/23/2024 04:06:04 PM

Document Has Been Signed on 04/23/2024 04:06 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:
434413688
ADMINISTRATOR/
DIRECTOR:
SHIVASHANKARI VELMURUGANFACILITY TYPE:
850
ADDRESS:1682-1686 BERRYESSA ROADTELEPHONE:
(408) 899-9324
CITY:SAN JOSESTATE: CAZIP CODE:
95133
CAPACITY: 59TOTAL ENROLLED CHILDREN: 26CENSUS: 25DATE:
04/23/2024
TYPE OF VISIT:Case Management - OtherUNANNOUNCEDTIME VISIT/
INSPECTION BEGAN:
12:20 PM
MET WITH:Shivashankari VelmuruganTIME VISIT/
INSPECTION COMPLETED:
02:00 PM
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Licensing Program Analysts (LPAs) Janette Cruz and Harsimran Kaur conducted an unannounced case management inspection in response to a request for change of capacity from 59 to 34 preschool children. LPAs met with Shivashankari Velmurugan, Licensee, and explained to her purpose of today’s inspection. Applicant is requesting to be licensed for 34 preschool children (ages 2-6 years in classrooms #1 and #2). The Facility received a fire safety inspection approval from the San Jose Fire Department for the change of capacity on 04/03/2024. Hours of operation will be Monday to Friday 8:00AM – 6:00PM. LPAs toured and measured the indoor and outdoor activity space during today's inspection.

Preschool Rooms / Building 1682:

Rooms 1 and 2 measurements are:
The Indoor total measurements contain a total of {1200.59} square feet, which will accommodate Applicant’s request for 34 preschool children.

Preschool Outdoor Play measurements are:
Outdoor total measurements contain a total of {2684.88} square feet, which will accommodate Applicant’s request for 34 preschool children.

There are 7 toilets (105) 7 sinks (105), 5 tables, 36 chairs and 30 cubbies available for the preschool children. There is hot and cold water available in children's sinks. LPA's observed a separate staff bathroom. There are trash cans with tight-fitting lids located throughout the Facility. There are adequate equipment, supplies and toys for children indoors. Drinking water is provided indoors by filtered water from water fountains and water bottles labeled for each child.
SUPERVISORS NAME: Deborah Lowe
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Janette Cruz
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE: DATE: 04/23/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 04/23/2024
This report must be available at Child Care and Group Home facilities for public review for 3 years.

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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: 434413688
VISIT DATE: 04/23/2024
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LPAs did not observe any fireplace units or wall heater units in the facility. All rooms have appropriate lighting, heating, and air conditioning. First aid kits are stored in high cabinets inaccessible to the children. The Facility has working smoke/carbon monoxide detectors.

Lunch and snacks will be provided by parents. LPAs observed fridge and a microwave oven for food storage and heating. Food was observed to be properly stored separate from cleaning materials.

LPAs observed that the preschool playgrounds is surrounded by appropriate fencing. The preschool playground has climbing structures with sufficient resilient materials (rubber surfacing). There is adequate age appropriate supplies and toys outdoors. Shade is provided by a gazebo structure. LPAs observed no bodies of water.

Applicant 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, 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.

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) or (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

LPAs discussed the safe sleep regulations with Applicant 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 [applicant, licensee, or facility representative] 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.
SUPERVISORS NAME: Deborah Lowe
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Janette Cruz
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 04/23/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 04/23/2024
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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: 434413688
VISIT DATE: 04/23/2024
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Applicant was informed of the MyChildCarePlan.org site, a consumer education website that helps families obtain child care by connecting them to child care providers and Resource and Referral Agencies (R&Rs) throughout California.

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 platforms. 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.

Licensee was advised that request for decrease in capacity (34 preschool children) will be approved upon completion of the following item/s:
1. Final review of application packet

No deficiencies issued during today's inspection. An exit interview was conducted with the above items discussed and a copy of appeal rights and this report was provided to the Licensee, Shivashankari Velmurugan. Final license determination will be made upon review by the Licensing Program Manager.

A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days.
SUPERVISORS NAME: Deborah Lowe
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Janette Cruz
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 04/23/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 04/23/2024
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