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GENIUS KIDSLicense 4344139022 citations on this visit
2 citations recorded

Inspector’s narrative

What the inspector wrote

---------------continuation of 9099 dated 10/19/2023 page 1------------------------ LPA observed that there were 25 children with 2 staff in Pre-K. In Preschool #2, there were 24 children with 2 staff; a fully qualified and an aide with no units. In the middle area of the center, there were 18 children with S-1 and S-2. S-1 has only completed 11 units and S-2 has not completed any units. At 2:52PM, LPA observed that there was 18 children with one (1) staff in Preschool #2. LPA provided Licensee with the capacity and ratio sheet during today's inspection. As a result of this inspection, Type A citations were issued. A civil penalty of $250 was assessed for Repeat Violation. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with Licensee Kamal Gill. A notice of site visit has been issued and must remain posted for 30 days; along with the 9099 report. LPA Samantha Yip informed Licensee Kamal Gill that this report dated 10/19/2023 document(s) two Type A citation which shall be posted for 30 consecutive days as there is an immediate risk to the health, safety, or personal rights of children in care. Also, LPA Samantha informed the facility representative to provide a copy of this licensing report dated 10/19/2023 that documents any Type A citation(s) to parents/guardians of all children currently enrolled by the next business day or the next day the children are in care, and to any newly enrolled parents/guardians for 12 months from the date of this report. A signed Acknowledgement of Receipt of Licensing Report (LIC 9224), or other written statement, must be placed in the child's file for verification.

Citations

3 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.

  • 101216.1(c)(1)Type A

    TEACHER QUALIFICATIONS AND DUTIES

    Teacher Qualifications and Duties. To be a fully qualified teacher, a teacher shall have one of the following: Twelve post-secondary semester or equivalent quarter units in early childhood education or child development completed, with passing grades, at an accredited or approved college or university; and at least six months of work experience in a licensed child care center or comparable group child care program.This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on record reviews, the middle area did not have a fully qualified teacher in the room and in Preschool #2, there was 24 children with only one fully qualified teacher. This poses an immediate health and safety risk to children in care.

  • 101216.3(a)Type A

    TEACHER-CHILD RATIO

    Teacher-Child Ratio. There shall be a ratio of one teacher visually observing and supervising no more than 12 children in attendance, except as specified in (b) and (c) below.This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on record review and observation, Pre-K had 25 children with 2 fully qualified teachers, Preschool #2 had 24 children with two staff, whom one was only fully qualified, and preschool room #5 had 18 children with 2 staff, whom none are fully qualified teacher. This poses a immediate health and safety risk to children in care.

  • 101229(a)(1)Type A

    RESPONSIBILITY FOR PROVIDING CARE AND SUPERVISION

    Responsibility for Providing Care and Supervision. The licensee shall provide care and supervision as necessary to meet the children's needs. No child(ren) shall be left without the supervision of a teacher at any time,... Supervision shall include visual observation.This requirement is not met evidenced by: Based on observation, LPA observed at 2:50PM that a child walked from the bathroom to the classroom without any staff present and at 2:54PM, a child walked from the classroom to the cubbies without any staff present. This poses an immediate risk to the health and safety to the children in care.

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What happened during the October 19, 2023 inspection of GENIUS KIDS?

This was a complaint inspection of GENIUS KIDS on October 19, 2023. 2 citations were issued: 2 Type A (serious).

Were any citations issued to GENIUS KIDS on October 19, 2023?

Yes, 2 citations were issued (2 Type A, 0 Type B). The first citation was for: "Teacher Qualifications and Duties. To be a fully qualified teacher, a teacher shall have one of the following: Twelve po..."

What type of inspection was this?

This was a complaint inspection. Complaint inspections are triggered when someone reports a concern about the facility to CCLD.

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