other — Incident Response1 citation

April 10, 2025

CONTRA COSTA CO. HEAD START - BALBOA CDC

What Happened

Incident investigation regarding staff member who inappropriately grabbed child by shirt collar. No injuries reported. Staff member placed on administrative leave pending facility investigation. Type A violation cited with correction due 04/11/2025.

Observations

  • Staff member inappropriately handled/grabbed child by shirt collar
  • No injuries reported
  • Staff placed on administrative leave

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...This requirement was not met as eviendenced by: Staff grabbed a child by the shirt (collar) which is an immediate risk to the health and safety of children in care.

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