June 29, 2023
What Happened
Case-management inspection followed up on two incident reports, including a playground fall that resulted in a broken arm and a separate allegation of rough handling by a staff member. The first incident was assessed as fast-moving and not preventable, while the second resulted in a Type B citation.
Observations
- Child fell from climbing structure in the toddler yard and broke an arm
- Staff provided first aid and monitored the child on a cot until the parent arrived
- A separate report alleged a staff member squeezed a child's arm and bounced the child on a cot
- The second incident was cited as a Type B deficiency
Inspector Focus
Citations Issued
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... This requirement was not met as evidence by: Based interviewes C2 stated that S3 would grab and squeeze his arm when c2 was not following directions. This poses a potential health and safety risk to children in care.
Data sourced from California Department of Social Services (CDSS) public records. Updated weekly. If you believe any information is inaccurate, report it here.