other — Incident Response1 citation

April 24, 2025

GAOWA MONTESSORI SCHOOL

What Happened

Type A citation issued for personal rights violation. Staff member used physical discipline against child; staff terminated and parents notified.

Observations

  • Staff member (S1) hit child on shoulder in response to being hit by child on 3/24/25 at approximately 4:50 PM
  • Incident confirmed via facility video review
  • Child had no visible marks or bruises
  • Staff member terminated 3/25/25
  • Parents of child notified 3/25/25 at 1 PM

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