complaint·March 5, 2025

When she walked-in, RP reports she observed a male teacher restraining the child on the mat where the child takes a nap. RP reports the mother indicated that the teacher appeared to be putting all his weight on top of the child. Moreover, RP reports the child kept whining and telling the teacher to stop.\342\200\235 RP also stated the mother also addressed her concerns with the director. RP reports the director ensured the mother that matter would be addressed with the teacher. During interviews conducted with staff, S#1 stated that S#3 was observed sitting on the floor near C#1\342\200\231s mat trying to nap C#1 as usual and did not observe S#3 restraining C#1. S#1 stated that C#1 did say something when C#1\342\200\231s parent walked in but was unsure of what C#1 said. S#2 stated that they witnessed S#3 laying C#1 down on their mat and S#3\342\200\231s arms were positioned in a bridge like manner over the mat and C#1, this way C#1 can stay on their mat and rest. S#2 also stated that S#3 was trying to soothe C#1 and have C#1 rest. S#2 stated that they did not observe S#3 restraining C#1 nor have physical weight on C#1. S#2 stated that it was hard to understand if C#1 was saying \342\200\234stop\342\200\235 due to him being nonverbal in class. S#3 did disclose that they were positioned on the floor with their arm in a bridge like manner over the mat and C#1 to calm C#1 down to rest and to not let C#1 get up. S#3 stated that they were trying to soothe and relax C#1. S#3 stated they were not restraining the child nor have physical weight on C#1. S#3 stated that it\342\200\231s very hard to communicate and understand what C#1 was saying. Staff stated that they did observe when parent of C#1 walked into the classroom and parent immediately stated that C#1 was saying, \342\200\234stop it\342\200\235. S#4 stated that S#3 was not observed to be restraining C#1. S#4 stated that S#3 was positioned on the floor resting on their side hip and elbow with S#3\342\200\231s arm over the mat and C#1 and was trying to help C#1 rest, like a bridge over C#1 and the mat. All staff corroborated that S#3 did have arm over mat and C#1. Per s#4, C#1 is working with the Regional Center for assistance and has 2 current therapist that come to the facility during the week. During LPA\342\200\231s review of surveillance video footage of the incident, LPA Perry observed S#3 positioned on the floor side by side to the mat and C#1, with S#3\342\200\231s arm to be in a bridge-like manner over the mat and C#1. LPA did not observe C#1 to be restrained by S#3\342\200\231s weight. LPA Perry observed S#3 in the video to be guiding C#1 back to the mat but not observed to be with force. LPA observed when S#4 and parent of C#1 entered the room. They calmly approached the area where C#1 was lying in his mat and LPA Perry observed C#1 then get up and move into parents\342\200\231 arms, then starts to visibly cry. Following the interaction, the parent of C#1 and S#4 were observed to be talking then exit the classroom with C#1. Video footage is blurry and very glitchy. Video has no sound and was unable to hear any voice. LPA did observe that S#3 did have arm over mat and C#1. Parent interviews made no disclosures pertaining to the above allegations. All parents disclosed that they have no issues with the facility and that their children love attending the facility. All parents stated that they have no issues with the care and supervision of their children. No disclosures were made during children\342\200\231s interviews. LPAs observations during the investigation, facility was in ratio at all times, LPA did not see teachers restraining children nor did LPA Perry observe any personal rights violation being violated during inspections. Concluding the investigation, S#4 disclosed that C#1 has returned to the facility. Currently, C#1 has taken a liking to a staff member who is aiding C#1\342\200\231s needs. Based on interviews and disclosures made during the department investigation, the preponderance of evidence and the standard has been met, therefore, the allegation is found to be substantiated. California Code of Regulations (Title 22 Division & Chapter), are being cited on the attached deficiencies page LIC 9099-D. These incidents pose a potential risk to the Health and Safety of the children in care. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Appeal Rights provided. Failure to comply with posting requirements shall result in an immediate civil penalty of $100. Appeal rights were given and explained. Exit interview conducted, report provided to Director Marcia P. Cagigas.