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25 | Licensing Program Analysts (LPAs) Lauren Scott and Tobias Lake met with Applicant, Shikha Dubey for the purpose of a prelicensing evaluation. All individuals subject to criminal background review have obtained a criminal record clearance. Applicant's tentative hours are Monday - Friday from 7:00AM to 5:30PM.
A health and safety inspection was conducted inside and out. The two story home has 3 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms. The off-limits area in the home include the garage, family room, dining room, kitchen and entire upstairs. Outdoor play area was toured. At the time of the inspection, the outdoor area is not fully fenced in. This area requires 100% supervision anytime children enter this area. There are no bodies of water on the premises. LPA toured the bedrooms and verified toxic and hazardous items were inaccessible to children in care. Off-limits areas will remain inaccessible to children by door knob covers and baby latches.
Functioning smoke and carbon monoxide detectors were observed in the hallway. LPA observed cleaners stored in the garage, inaccessible to children. 2A10BC fire extinguisher and first aid kit were observed in the kitchen. Applicant stated there are no weapons in the home.
LPA discussed the new Mandated Reporter Training with applicant. Beginning January 1, 2018, Health and Safety Code 1596.8662 requires all licensed providers, applicants, directors and employees to complete training as specified on their mandated reporter duties and to renew their training every two years. Volunteers are encouraged but not required to take the training. This training requirement may be met by using the Department’s Office of Child Abuse Prevention (OCAP) online training modules. The OCAP modules are free of cost and available at: http://www.mandatedreporterca.com/. Applicant has a current Mandated Reporter Training Certificate that expires 6/2024. Current pediatric CPR and first aid training was verified and expires 07/2024.
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