complaint·August 31, 2023

witnessed, Staff #2 (S2) hold Child #2(C2) by the hand and S2 also yelled at C2. The director called the department to self-report the incident. The director spoke with S2 and provided in-service training on how to handle children in order to prevent injury. Adult #1 (A1) disclosed that on 06/08/23 they witnessed S2 from the preschool program grab C2 by the arm and A1 heard S2 yell at C2. A1 also disclosed that a few minutes after, they saw that S2 was holding the hands of C1 and C3. Adult #2 (A2) disclosed that they stepped outside the room to take a phone call when they heard S2 yell at C2 while in the playground. Staff #2 (S2) disclosed that on 06/08/23, C2 was running towards a gate that was left open that leads to the parking lot. S2 ran after C2, to prevent C2 from running out, S2 grabbed C2\342\200\231s hand and used a firm voice to explain to C2 not to run out of the gate. S2 also disclosed that a few minutes later, S2 had to pull apart C1 and C3 because they were putting their hands on each other. S2 held their hand and used a firm but polite voice to let C1 and C3 that it is not okay to put their hands on each other. Based on LPA\342\200\231s interviews which were conducted and record reviews, the preponderance of evidence standard has been met, therefore the above allegations are found to be SUBSTANTIATED. California Code of Regulations, Title 22, Division 12, Chapter 1, Article 06, Section 101223(a)(3), is being cited on the attached deficiencies page. Exit interview was conducted with Director Rita Greenspan. Appeal Rights and a copy of this report were provided to Director Rita Greenspan. A Notice of Site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days.