08/01/2026
25 Years... A Dream That Has Changed Thousands of Lives
Twenty-five years ago, on August 1, 2001, a simple conversation over dinner sparked an idea that would forever change our lives. We dreamed of creating a place where children wouldn't just learn —but where they would discover their voice, build confidence, become leaders, and believe in themselves.
That dream became Genius Kids, and our first location opened in Fremont Ardenwood on August 1, 2001.
What began with hope, passion, and a handful of children has grown into a family that has touched the lives of thousands of children. Every smile, every first speech, every milestone, every graduate, and every success story reminds us why we started this journey.
As we celebrate this incredible milestone, my heart is filled with gratitude—for every child who walked through our doors, every parent who trusted us with their greatest treasure, every teacher who poured their heart into our classrooms, every franchisee who believed in our vision, and every member of the Genius Kids family who helped shape this legacy.
Today is also a day of remembrance.
We want to pay tribute to our beloved co-founder, Baldish Gill, affectionately known to so many as Mr. Gill. He had a special gift with children. They adored him because he made every child feel seen, important, and loved. His kindness, laughter, gentle spirit, and unwavering belief in our mission became part of the heart and soul of Genius Kids.
Although Mr. Gill is no longer with us, his legacy lives on every single day—in every classroom, in every child's smile, and in every life that Genius Kids continues to touch. We know he would be incredibly proud of what this dream has become.
Thank you Gill for helping build something that continues to inspire generations to come. You will forever be a part of the Genius Kids story.
As we look back over these 25 years, we realize that Genius Kids was never just a preschool. It became our life's purpose, our passion, and our promise to every child—that they are Never 2 Little 2 Learn and that creating Future Leaders & Speakers starts as they enter this world.
Here's to the next chapter... to nurturing more young minds, creating more confident leaders, and changing even more lives.
Happy 25th Birthday, Genius Kids!
August 1, 2001 – August 1, 2026
❤️ With love and endless gratitude,
Rennu Dhillon Shana Nijjar
Founder & CEO, Genius Kids Vice President