complaint2 citations

November 30, 2023

LA PETITE ACADEMY - PRESCHOOL/SANTA ROSA

What Happened

Complaint investigation substantiated two ratio violations: unqualified aide (S5) left alone supervising 12 pre-kindergarten children without qualified teacher present; two's classroom operated out of ratio with 16-20 children under supervision of one teacher and one unqualified aide. Rough handling allegations unsubstantiated.

Observations

  • staff member S5 (qualified aide with only 6 ECE units) observed providing care and supervision to 12 pre-kindergarten children without qualified teacher present
  • two's classroom operated out of ratio on multiple occasions with 16-20 children
  • inadequate staffing in two's classroom (one teacher S4 and one unqualified aide S6 with no ECE units)
  • video recording evidence no longer available (overwrites after 7 days)

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