Staff members are mandatory reporters of any suspected child abuse (either physical or emotional). If your child is injured outside of school, please talk with your child’s teacher.
The Child Abuse Reporting Law, Article 2.5, §11166
…any child care custodian… who has knowledge of or observes a child in his or her professional capacity or within the scope of his or her employment whom he or she reasonably suspects has been the victim of child abuse shall report such suspected instance of child abuse to a child protective agency immediately or as soon as practically possible…Any child care custodian who reasonably suspects that mental suffering has been inflicted on a child or its emotional well being is endangered in any other way, may report such suspected instance of child abuse to a child protective agency.
The Department of Social Services/Community Care Licensing has the authority to interview your child and to inspect and audit the admission packet without prior consent. The Director will make provisions for private interviews with your child, and for the examination of all records relating to your child. The Department of Social Services/Community Care Licensing, has the authority to observe the physical condition of your child, including conditions which could indicate abuse, neglect, or inappropriate placement, and to have a licensed medial professional physically examine your child. Authority cited: Section 1596.81 of Health and Safety Code Reference sections 1596.72, 1596.73, 1596.81, 1596.852, and 1596.853 of the Health and Safety Code.