Routine inspection·February 3, 2025

On February 3, 2025, at approximately 9:00 AM, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Melissa Zaragoza conducted an unannounced, annual inspection. LPA met with the assistant director, Dennis Tong, and explained the purpose of the visit. Genius Learning childcare center is a preschool age program. Preschool program is located inside the Genius Learning building. Preschool program operates in 5 classrooms, the \342\200\230Koala\342\200\231s\342\200\231 (2 yrs old), the \342\200\230Cubs\342\200\231 (3 yrs old), the \342\200\230New Cubs\342\200\231 (3 yrs olds), the \342\200\230Pandas\342\200\231 (4 yrs old), and the \342\200\230New Pandas\342\200\231 (4 yrs old). Hours of operation are Monday through Friday 8:00am to 6:00pm. Present during LPA's visit was the assistant director, 36 preschool age children, and 5 teachers. Program is operating within capacity limits and ratio during LPA's visit. All staff present have fingerprints and background check on file. LPA inspected facility, indoors and outdoors, for health and safety hazards. Classroom includes a variety of toys and materials that were in good condition. LPA observed classroom to have age-appropriate furniture, equipment, and materials. LPA observed cleaning materials to be stored in high shelves, inaccessible to children in care. LPA observed outlet covers installed in classrooms. Per assistant director, children nap while they are in preschool. Children sleep in cots. Per assistant director, cots are wiped down daily, and stored in the classrooms. Per assistant director, the parents provide the sheets and blankets from home. Sheets and blankets are taken home weekly for wash. The facility is equipped with a fully charged fire extinguisher and first aid kit. LPA observed Carbon monoxide detectors and smoke detectors in the facility. Carbon monoxide detector was tested during visit and was observed to be working. LPA was unable to test smoke alarm, due to alarm being in a high ceiling in the facility building. Storage for children's belongings is outside the classroom. Children's cubbies are labeled with children's individual name on it. LPA did not observe any accessible poisons or chemicals in the classrooms. (Continue Report on Page 2...) (Continued, Page 2...) There are 2 bathrooms outside the classrooms for the children to use. Bathrooms for children were observed to be clean. The first bathroom has 1 toilet, 2 urinals, and 2 sinks. The second bathroom has 1 toilet, 1 urinal, and 1 sink. The sinks and toilet were in working condition. Bathroom was equipped with appropriate sanitation products. LPA observed the \342\200\234Koala\342\200\231s class\342\200\235 to have 1 changing table, 2 sinks, and trash can bin with a tight fitted lid. LPA observed children to have individual boxes, with their names on it, in the classroom with diapers and wipes. Per director, parents provide diapers and wipes. LPA observed no cleaning solutions, poisons, and other hazardous materials for to be stored in bathroom. Program provides a food service of lunch, and pm snack. Per assistant director, children are also welcome to bring snack from home. Children's water bottles were observed to have children\342\200\231s names on it. LPA observed water filter in the classroom for children to use to refile their water bottles. Outdoor area is entirely enclosed and fenced. LPA observed outdoor play area to have installed roof sunshades. LPA observed a play structure, and a basketball court. LPA observed outdoor are to have cement flooring LPA observed toys and material to be in good conditions. Program uses a form for parents to sign in and out for their sign in/sign out system. Children were properly signed in during LPAs\342\200\231 visit. LPA observed licensing posters and required documents to be properly posted inside the facility. Program\342\200\231s last disaster drills was conducted on January 13, 2025. LPA reviewed 6 facility staff records. LPA reviewed 6 children facility records which were complete and had all required documents. Children's records have emergency information on file. Staff on site have a current CPR/First Aid certification and mandated reporter certification. Staff records also include required immunizations that were made available for review. Director was reminded all staff hired are required to complete Mandated Reporter Training every two years. The training can be obtained online at www.mandatedreporterca.com . 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 (Continue Report on Page 3...) (Continued, Page 3...) Director was reminded that all adults 18 and over, 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. 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. Water quality was tested on 07/16/2022 and results complied. LPA's discussed the safe sleep regulations with director and discussed the Child Care Licensing Safe Sleep webpage at https://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/child-care-licensing/public-information-andresources/safe-sleep as an additional resource. LPA also informed director 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. This facility provides Incidental Medical Services \342\200\223 IMS. LPA reviewed storage of medication and equipment/supplies, and reviewed children\342\200\231s, 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/ . Director was informed of the MyChildCarePlan.org website; 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. There are no deficiencies cited today. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the assistant director, Dennis Tong.