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SOCIAL SERVICES

Community Care Licensing


COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION REPORT

Facility Number: 073408914
Report Date: 09/13/2024
Date Signed: 09/13/2024 12:30:36 PM

Substantiated


STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION REPORT		CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
CCLD Regional Office, 1515 CLAY STREET, SUITE 1102
OAKLAND, CA 94612
This is an official report of an unannounced visit/investigation of a complaint received in our office on
07/29/2024 and conducted by Evaluator Christina Watts
PUBLIC
COMPLAINT CONTROL NUMBER: 02-CC-20240729091431
FACILITY NAME:LITTLE GENIUS ACADEMYFACILITY NUMBER:
073408914
ADMINISTRATOR:NIES, KRISTINAFACILITY TYPE:
830
ADDRESS:2131 OLYMPIC BOULEVARDTELEPHONE:
(415) 218-3982
CITY:WALNUT CREEKSTATE: CAZIP CODE:
94595
CAPACITY:30CENSUS: 21DATE:
09/13/2024
UNANNOUNCEDTIME BEGAN:
09:00 AM
MET WITH:Lena LevinTIME COMPLETED:
10:00 AM
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Facility is not properly addressing pests
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On 09/13/2024 at 8:40 AM, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Christina Watts conducted an Unannounced Subsequent Complaint Investigation at Little Genuis Academy. LPA met with Owner Tamara Shek, Lena Levin and Floor Manager Daniella Barajas and explained purpose of investigation. During today's inspection, 21 infants with 8 staff in 2 classrooms. Director stated 29 infants are enrolled. Finding for the above allegation was delivered during the inspection. Complainant alleges that Staff are not properly addressing pests in the facility. During the course of the investigation, LPA inspected the facility, reviewed records and conducted interviews. It was determined that facility had issues with pests on the facility and between 8-15 infants and 3-4 staff have been bit by pest in the facility. Based on the interviews and information obtained throughout the investigation, the preponderance of evidence standard has been met. Therefore, the allegation is SUBSTANTIATED. California Code of Regulations, Title 22, Division 12 is being cited on 9099-D page. Exit interview conducted with Owner Tamara Shek, Lena Levin and Floor Manager Daniella Barajas. Appeal rights were provided. A NOTICE OF SITE VISIT WAS ISSUED AND MUST BE POSTED FOR 30 CONSECTIVE DAYS.
Substantiated
Estimated Days of Completion:
SUPERVISORS NAME: Sherelle Johnson
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Christina Watts
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 09/13/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 09/13/2024
This report must be available at Child Care and Group Home facilities for public review for 3 years.
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Control Number 02-CC-20240729091431
STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION REPORT (Cont)		CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
CCLD Regional Office, 1515 CLAY STREET, SUITE 1102
OAKLAND, CA 94612

FACILITY NAME: LITTLE GENIUS ACADEMY
FACILITY NUMBER: 073408914
DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:
VISIT DATE: 09/13/2024
Deficiency Type
POC Due Date /
Section Number
DEFICIENCIES
PLAN OF CORRECTIONS(POCs)
Type B
09/13/2024
Section Cited
CCR
101223(a)(2)
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101223 Personal Rights (a) The licensee shall ensure that each child is accorded the following personal rights: (2) To be accorded safe, healthful and comfortable accommodations, furnishings and equipment to meet his/her needs.
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Facility contacted Orkin on 5 different occasions to handle pest incident as well as limiting infant outdoor activity. Facility has been proactive with handling incidents of pest on the facility. Plan of correction has been completed as of 09/13/2024.
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This requirement has not been met as evidenced by: Based on interview, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above when 8-15 infants were bit by pest which poses an potential risk to the health, safety or 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: Sherelle Johnson
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Christina Watts
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 09/13/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 09/13/2024
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