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Inspection visit

Routine inspection

GENIUS LEARNINGLicense 4140044504 citations on this visit
4 citations recorded

Inspector’s narrative

What the inspector wrote

On 4/22/2025, at approximately 8:45AM, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Alvarado conducted an unannounced annual visit at the facility. LPA Alvarado met with teacher Shan Shan (Janet) who is a staff member at the facility. At Approximately 9:00AM Director Di Hai (D1) arrived at the facility. Present in the Facility is (D1) and four staff members supervising a total of 27 children (Preschool age). The facility is operating within staffing and ratio requirements on this day. LPA along with (D1) at approximately 9:15am inspected the facility for any health or safety hazards. The Facility has classrooms: Room #1, Room #2, Room #3 and Room #4 for Child Care Use, Facility also uses the Hallway to store children belonging in assigned and labeled cubbies. Facility also uses the Outdoor Play Area #1 which is also a fenced outdoor play area. No Pools, hot tubs, spas, or similar bodies of water present in the facility. Areas that are not for use for children and are off Limits are the Staff Room, Storage Room, and outdoor Play Area #2. Facility was reminded that any off-limit areas, must be approved by the department prior to usage. Facility Hours of operation are from Monday-Friday 8:30AM-6:00PM. Families provide their children Breakfast and Lunch. Facility Provides Partial Snack. Families also Provide the children\342\200\231s Blankets and Sleeping Bags. Facility Provides cushioned matts for nap time. Facility also washes one a week or as needed. Facility uses physical paper and logs to ensure that parents sign in and out. Continued on Page 2... Page 2 Continued... Facility Building is equipped with one fully charged fire extinguishers. Fire alarm systems and Carbon Monoxide Detector in the facility. Facility has a Fully equipped First Aid Kit. Electrical outlets are childproof and inaccessible.Per (D1) there are no weapons or firearms in the facility. At approximately 9:30AM LPA observed two cleaning materials in the children's restroom. (D1) Removed them immediately and made them inaccessible. (D1) was reminded that the facility must ensure to make Poisons, cleaning detergents, and other chemicals inaccessible to children in care. At approximately 9:45 (D1) guided LPA Alvarado outdoors to inspect the Play Area. Outdoor play area has sufficient shading and has fake grass for safe landing zones. LPA observed the outdoor play areas to be free of debris and other loose articles. There are age-appropriate toys and equipment present. Each outdoor play area is enclosed by a fence that is at least four feet high. At 10:40AM LPA reviewed 5 staff files, and 1 staff member did not have a file present. staff members present have current Pediatric First Aid/CPR training that Expires 4/2026. Staff have qualifications and immunization records available for review. Staff does not have an updated Mandated Reporter Training on File. At 11:25 LPA reviewed 6 children files that were complete. Fire drills have not been conducted or documented, LPA reminded (D1) that Emergency must be conducted and logged at least once every six months. All required postings were observed to be posted and accessible for review upon entry to the facility, LPA advised on a few that needed to be posted. 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 . Continued on Page 3... Page 3 Continued... Facility representative 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. For child care center licenses issued after July 1, 2022, the licensee shall test their water for lead within 180 days of licensure pursuant to Written Directives section 101700 (PIN 21-21.1-CCP). Facility tested for Lead on 12/28/2022. Facility was cited on 3/15/2024 for late testing. Lead Results are posted on the California Water Board Site and Load Date Results were posted on 3/18/2024. 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/ . Facility representative 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. LPA Alvarado recieved the LIC 9182 document provided. See LIC 809-D for deficiencies being cited today on 4/22/2025 under the California Code of Regulations, Title 22, Division 12, Chapter 1. Regarding Physical Plant and Staff Records. See LIC 9102-TV for Technical Violation regarding Physical Plant and Staff Records. See LIC9102-TA for Technical Advisory regarding Care and Supervision. Appeal rights were provided. 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 was conducted with Facility Director, Di Hai.

Citations

4 citations recorded*CCLD

What does Type A vs Type B mean?

Type A. Serious citation. Imminent or substantial risk to children. The regulator requires corrective action immediately and may impose a civil penalty.

Type B. Lower-severity citation. Corrective action required, no imminent risk. The regulator monitors compliance on the next visit.

  • 101217(d)Type B

    PERSONNEL RECORDS

    Based on observation, interview, and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in one out of one person who does not have a staff file which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

  • Criminal Record Clearance Requirements - Initial Clearance

    Based on observation, interview and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in one out of one person who's fingerprints had not been transfered back to the facility which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

  • 101238(g)Type B

    BUILDINGS AND GROUNDS

    Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in two out of two objects that were observed in the childrens bathroom. LPA observed cleaning materials in the bathroom which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

  • ARTICLE 2. Administration of Child Day Care Licensing

    Based on interview and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in five out of five persons who do not have the completed Mandated Reporter Training which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

FAQ · About this visit

Common questions about this visit

What happened during the April 22, 2025 inspection of GENIUS LEARNING?

This was a inspection inspection of GENIUS LEARNING on April 22, 2025. 4 citations were issued: 4 Type B.

Were any citations issued to GENIUS LEARNING on April 22, 2025?

Yes, 4 citations were issued (0 Type A, 4 Type B). The first citation was for: "Based on observation, interview, and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in one out ..."

What type of inspection was this?

This was a inspection inspection. inspection inspections are conducted by CCLD as part of their licensing oversight.

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