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CD submitted a photo of C1’s arm, as well as self-reported P1’s alleged claims concerning S1 grabbing C1 by the arm, which resulted in two small bruises to the upper arm. CD denied the allegation and stated the facility’s discipline intervention policy consisted of staff positioning themselves between a child that is going to hit or kick another child, verbally communicate/prompt child(ren), and tactile sensory via staff gently placing their hand on a child’s back to redirect them away from the conflict.
S1 statement claimed they did not grab a child out of frustration or anger, but physically moved around to the back of C1, placed their open flat hands on the back of C1’s shoulders to turn them around. S5 said they picked up a child to move them out of the way from being hit by another child. S3-S4’s statements corroborated CD’s statement. P1 and P2 reported they observed bruising on C1 and alleged S2 grabbed C1’s right arm which left visible bruising. It is noted that P4-P5 did not report any concern(s) and their statements provide any details/information that was relevant to the allegation. Interviews with C2-C4 and C7-C10 revealed that teachers disciplined children by putting a child on a break, holding a child’s hand, and talking to a child when they engage in undesired behaviors. Additionally, a child reported that S1 positioned themselves behind child(ren) and S1 would put their arms under the child arms to physically move them.
According to parent (P1 & P2) interviews, they observed bruises on their child, and they were never notified about these injuries by the facility. LPA reviewed a photo of the bruises on C1’s right arm and saw one circular bruise near the arm pit with a longer bruise next to circular bruise in the middle of the bicep. There was no evidence to determine whether unexplained bruises occurred while at the facility.
Based on the information gathered during this investigation, although the allegation may have happened or is valid, there is not a preponderance of evidence to prove that the allegation occurred and therefore is determined to be unsubstantiated.
This report was reviewed and discussed with Center Director, Tara Tate. Appeal rights were provided. Notice of Site Visit shall be posted for 30 days from today's visit. Failure to comply with posting requirements shall result in an immediate civil penalty of $100. |