complaint·October 13, 2022

Witness interviews revealed TA1 intervene by grabbing C1 by the shoulders from the back and made C1 go towards another area in the classroom. Interviews revealed C1 was raising their arms up in efforts to release themself from being held by TA1. Other interviews revealed C1 was grabbed by the hand and voluntarily went to the other area in the classroom. Additional interviews revealed TA1 grabbed the child by the child's upper arms. LPA Valenzuela received a photograph taken of C1’s left arm which showed small red marks. Interviews revealed the marks on C1’s arm were made by the incident involving TA1, however, the photo was taken two days after the incident and LPA was unable to determine how and when C1 obtained the marks. Based on interviews and records review, the allegation that Staff (TA1) inappropriately grabbed a daycare child (C1) while in care, may have occurred, however is not supported or proven by evidence. Therefore, the allegation is unsubstantiated at this time. An exit interview was conducted, and a copy of this report and appeal rights was provided to Sarah Yates. The Notice of Site Visit was posted by the licensee prior to LPA leaving the facility and the licensee was reminded this notice must be posted for 30 days.