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GENIUS KIDS

174 W. MAIN AVENUE, Morgan Hill, CA 95037

Facility:
434413902
Type:
DAY CARE CENTER
Status:
Licensed
Records checked:
July 17, 2026
Additional info
Source:
California Community Care Licensing Division
District office:
Not listed
License effective:
Not found
Capacity:
86

Inspection snapshot

Questions worth asking

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Next: Review the inspection history below and ask the provider what the records mean and what changed afterward.

Latest inspectionMarch 11, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsMarch 11, 2026

Summary

This summary covers 14 available inspections for GENIUS KIDS from November 9, 2022 through March 11, 2026.

Nine inspections recorded violations, with 14 recorded violations in total.

The most recent recorded violation was on May 29, 2024 and involved facility condition, with a due date of June 5, 2024.

Staff-to-child ratio was a higher-concern topic that showed up in three inspections.

Three later inspections, from August 7, 2024 through March 11, 2026, showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether they were formal follow-ups.

At a glance

Total inspections
14

1 in last 12 months

Recorded violations
14

0 in last 12 months

Higher-concern violations
9

0 in last 12 months

Repeated topics
3

Last 36 months

Local comparison

14 total inspections vs 6 local median in 95037

Compared to 17 local facilities

Recorded violations per inspection

This provider
1
Local median
0.43

Inspections with higher-concern violations

This provider
50%
Local median
25%

Inspections with recorded violations

This provider
64%
Local median
29%

Repeated topics

This provider
3
Local average
0.18

Repeated topics

Topics that appeared in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. They may reveal a pattern worth examining.

Inspection history

Available inspection history. Select a violation topic for more info.

View official report
Medium concern: Facility condition
Report finding
101227(a)(1) Food Service: (a) In childcare centers providing meals to children, the following shall apply: (1) All food shall be safe and of the quality and in the quantity necessary to meet the needs of the children... This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above by not following the centers food menu that was submitted to CCL and to parents via email, which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Report comments
Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above by not following the centers food menu that was submitted to CCL and to parents via email, which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by June 5, 2024
More details
Official CA class
Type B deficiency
Report section
CCR 101227(a)(1) - 101227(a)(1)
Official code
101227(a)(1)
View official report
Medium concern: Facility condition
Report finding
Food Services. Menus shall be in writing and shall be posted at least one week in advance in an area accessible for review by the child's authorized representative. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on interview and record review, facility did not offer the morning snack that was listed on the menu, which poses a potential health and safety risk to children.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by November 22, 2023
More details
Official CA class
Type B deficiency
Report section
CCR 101227(a)(6) - 101227(a)(6)
Official code
101227(a)(6)
View official report
Medium concern: Staff training
Report finding
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.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by October 20, 2023
More details
Official CA class
Type A deficiency
Report section
CCR 101216.1(c)(1) - 101216.1(c)(1)
Official code
101216.1(c)(1)
Higher concern: Staff-to-child ratio
Report finding
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.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by October 20, 2023
More details
Official CA class
Type A deficiency
Report section
CCR 101216.3(a) - 101216.3(a)
Official code
101216.3(a)
View official report
Higher concern: Supervision
Report finding
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.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by October 20, 2023
More details
Official CA class
Type A deficiency
Report section
CCR 101229(a)(1) - 101229(a)(1)
Official code
101229(a)(1)
View official report
Medium concern: Staff training
Report finding
Teacher Qualifications and Duties (b) Prior to employment, a teacher shall meet the requirements of (b)(1) or (b)(2) below: (1) A teacher shall have completed, with passing grades, at least six postsecondary semester or equivalent quarter units of the education requirement specified in (c)(1) below; or shall have obtained a Child Development Assistant Permit issued by the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above, which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care. S-2 only completed 8 semester units.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by September 20, 2023
More details
Official CA class
Type B deficiency
Report section
CCR 101216.1(b)(1) - 101216.1(b)(1)
Official code
101216.1(b)(1)
Higher concern: Staff-to-child ratio
Report finding
Teacher-Child Ratio (b) The licensee may use teacher aides in a teacher-child ratio of one teacher and one aide for every 15 children in attendance. (1) A ratio of one fully qualified teacher (as specified in Section 101216.1(c) and one aide for every 18 children in attendance in a preschool program is allowed when the aide meets the qualifications specified in Section 101216.2(d). This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above, which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care. S-2 was supervising 24 children with a fully qualified teacher. S-2 has only completed 8 semester units and is not enrolled in additional courses.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by September 20, 2023
More details
Official CA class
Type B deficiency
Report section
CCR 101216.3(b)(1) - 101216.3(b)(1)
Official code
101216.3(b)(1)
View official report
Higher concern: Staff-to-child ratio
Report finding
Teacher-Child Ratio (a) 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 observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above, which poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care. LPA observed at 232PM that children were starting to wake up from nap. There were 28 children and two staff.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by June 21, 2023
More details
Official CA class
Type A deficiency
Report section
CCR 101216.3(a) - 101216.3(a)
Official code
101216.3(a)
Higher concern: Background screening
Report finding
Criminal Record Clearance (e) All individuals subject to a criminal record review pursuant to Health and Safety Code Section 1596.871 shall prior to working, residing or volunteering in a licensed facility: (2) Request a transfer of a criminal record clearance as specified in Section 101170(f) or This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above, which posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care. S-1's eligible fingerprint was disassociated to facility. S-1 is associated to Licensee's other facility.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by June 21, 2023
More details
Official CA class
Type B deficiency
Report section
CCR 101170(e)(2) - 101170(e)(2)
Official code
101170(e)(2)
View official report
Higher concern: Hazardous access
Report finding
Buildings and Grounds (g) Disinfectants, cleaning solutions, poisons and other items that could pose a danger if readily available to children shall be stored where inaccessible to children. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above, which poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care. LPA observed that there was a spray with disinfectant spray on the pony wall and medication in a bag that was accessible to children.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by June 15, 2023
More details
Official CA class
Type A deficiency
Report section
CCR 101238(g) - 101238(g)
Official code
101238(g)
Higher concern: Medication
Report finding
Health-Related Services (e) In centers where the licensee chooses to handle medications: (1) All prescription and nonprescription medications shall be centrally stored in accordance with the requirements specified below: This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above, which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care. C-1's medication expired on 03/2023.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by June 21, 2023
More details
Official CA class
Type B deficiency
Report section
CCR 101226(e)(1) - 101226(e)(1)
Official code
101226(e)(1)
Medium concern: Facility condition
Report finding
Outdoor Activity Space (e) As a condition of licensure, the areas around and under high climbing equipment, swings, slides and other similar equipment shall be cushioned with material that absorbs falls. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above, which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care. LPA observed that there is not enough resilient material to absorb falls.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by June 21, 2023
More details
Official CA class
Type B deficiency
Report section
CCR 101238.2(e) - 101238.2(e)
Official code
101238.2(e)
View official report
Higher concern: Supervision
Report finding
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 as evident by: Based on observation, LPA observed at 9:55AM that a child walked from the front door to the room. LPA also observed around 10:40AM that a child walked out of the classroom. This poses a potential health and safety risk to children in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by December 16, 2022
More details
Official CA class
Type B deficiency
Report section
CCR 101229(a)(1) - 101229(a)(1)
Official code
101229(a)(1)
View official report
Higher concern: Background screening
Report finding
All individuals subject to a criminal record review pursuant to Health and Safety Code Section 1596.871 shall prior to working, residing or volunteering in a licensed facility: Request a transfer of a criminal record clearance as specified in Section 101170(f)... This requirement is not met as evident by: Based on record reviews, S-1 has fingerprint clearance and is associated to infant license, which poses a potential health and safety risk to children in care.
Correction status
Plan of correction due by November 10, 2022
More details
Official CA class
Type B deficiency
Report section
CCR 101170(e)(2) - 101170(e)(2)
Official code
101170(e)(2)