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32 | During the course of the investigation, Investigator Melissa Bennett requested, obtained, and reviewed documents, video footage and medical records pertaining to the allegation. The facilities Site Supervisor, Melissa Murphy-Correa, was interviewed by Investigator Melissa Bennett on 4/25/24. Site Supervisor Melissa Murphy-Correa denied the allegations stating staff do not typically pick the children up, but if they do, they do it by placing both hands under their torso. Melissa denied having ever observed staff handle children in a rough manner or staff pulling children by their arm.
On 4/25/24 and 4/29/24 Investigator Melissa Bennett conducted interviews with three staff (S1, S2, and S3). All staff interviewed denied the allegation and stated children have never been observed to be handled roughly by any staff. S1 and S2 stated they did not observe C1 sustain the injury, though they were both present in the classroom that day. S3 stated they observed C1 "throw" themselves down on the ground, which is when C1 started to cry and hold their elbow. S3 denied picking C1 up by one arm. Staff stated that they have never witnessed any staff pull a child’s arm causing an injury, specifically a dislocation of a child’s arm.
On 4/25/24 Investigator Melissa Bennett interviewed four children in care (C1, C2, C3, and C4). All of the children interviewed were unable to provide information related to these allegations. All children interviewed had intelligible responses to the interview questions.
On 4/25/24 Investigator Melissa Bennett conducted interviews with two witnesses (W1, W2). W1 and W2 stated they care of C1 part of the day. Both witnesses denied C1 sustained injuries, specifically a dislocated arm, while in their care. W2 stated they took C1 to the E Center that afternoon and C1 was happy and not showing any signs of being injured. This was corroborated by video footage provided.
On 5/1/24 and 5/2/24 Investigator Melissa Bennett interviewed three parents (P1, P2, and P3). All parents interviewed stated they have never observed or heard of staff handling children in a rough manner.
On 1/30/24 LPA Laird obtained diaper logs for C1, medication administration form for C1, and facility policies pertaining to diaper changes. LPA Laird took 4 photos of the diaper changing table, posted diaper changing procedures, and diaper log binder.
report continued on 9099C |