Harry Pregerson Child Care Center The

“Based on information obtained, interviews and video footage obtained C#1 was was obsered to be outside of the facility premises. Staff did not see the C#1 exit the facility.”

“... Based on staff interviews and video footage, child#1 was found outside the facility by S#1 in the courtyarf of the facility which has public access. Staff did not see how child#1 wonder off the premises. This poses an immediate health, safety and personal right risk to the children in care.”

“Unusual incident report that was submitted to the Department on 04/24/23. An unusual incident occurred on 04/03/23 and was not reported to the department within the required hours. This is a potential risk to the health and safety of children in care. This is a repeat violation within months. Civil penalties are being assessed.”

“record review. it was observed that on February 24, 2023 at approximately 9:52 AM there were children present in the Preschool classroom with one teacher and on March 15, 2023 at approximately 10:00 AM there were children present in the Preschool classroom with one teacher; these instances placed the facility out of ratio. This is an immidiate risk to the health and safety of children in care.”

“staff disclosures. On March 15, 2023, a staff member placed a shelf in front of an exit door in an attempt to prevent children from leaving the classroom. Disclosures were made by staff confirming this incident. This was a immediate risk to the health and safety of children in care.”

“review of Criminal Record Clearances for the facility on 03/30/2023. LPA observed that teachers, Emely Galdamez and Nancy Clara, are present in the facility and do not have a criminal record clearance on file. Both staff have been in the facility for approximately three to four months. This is an immediate risk to the health and safety of children in care. Civil penalties are being assessed.”

“disclosures in interviews. On 07/29/22 S#1 left a child unsupervised. The teacher came in from the playground with the children and went to the classroom. A child was left in the hallway and the security guard that stays in the hallway found the child approximately 1-2 minutes later. The security guard informed the Assistant Director. The Assistant Director then took the child to the classroom where S#1 was serving lunch. This is an immediate risk to the health and safety of the child in care.”

“disclosures made. On 07/13/22, a parent observed Staff #1 spray a child with a spray bottle on his head while he was crying, the child rubbed his head and started crying more. Parent observed Staff #1 walk away from the child while he was crying. The incident was reported by the parent to administration on 07/15/22. This was a violation of the child's personal rights. This was an immediate risk to the health and safety of the child in care.”

“facility file review and disclosure by the AD. Incident #1 occurred on 07/13/22 and reported to the Department on 08/05/22. The facility became aware of the incident on 07/15/22; Incident #2 occurred on 07/29/22 and was reported to the Department on 08/05/22 via phone. The facility was required to report both incidents to the Department within hours and failed to do so. This is a potential risk to the health and safety of children in care.”