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January 7, 2025

CONTRA COSTA CO. HEAD START - BALBOA CDC

What Happened

Case management investigation of two self-reported incidents. Type A violation cited for staff inappropriately handling a child by grabbing by the arm with no injuries reported. Staff member involved no longer employed by facility.

Observations

  • Staff inappropriately handled a child by grabbing the child by the arm (Type A violation cited)
  • No injuries reported from incident
  • Staff member involved no longer works for Contra Costa Head Start

Inspector Focus

Supervision/Ratios

Citations Issued

Type A101223(a)(3)

Personal Rights-The licensee shall ensure that each child is accorded the following personal rights:To be free from corporal or unusual punishment, infliction of pain, humiliation, intimidation, ridicule, coercion, threat, mental abuse or other actions of a punitive nature including but not limited to: interference with functions of daily living including eating, sleeping or toileting; or withholding of shelter, clothing, medication or aids to physical functioning. This requirement was not met as eviendenced by: Staff grabbed a child by the arm which is an immediate risk to the health and safety of children in care.

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