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Parents demand transparency after alleged abuse at Sunset preschool; district says staff placed on leave, investigation ongoing
Summary
Public speakers pressed the San Ysidro School District for answers after a Sunset preschool instructional aide was arrested following forensic testing; the district says it placed the employee on administrative leave, cooperated with police and has termination proceedings underway.
A parent and multiple community members pressed the San Ysidro School District on alleged abuse at Sunset Preschool and on the district’s handling of notifications and safety measures. On Jan. 15, 2025, a Sunset preschool instructional aide was arrested after forensic testing “confirmed evidence inside that child’s garment,” according to parent Roxanne Palastino during public comment. Palastino said Community Care Licensing found the incident to be a “type 8 violation,” and she said parents were not notified for eight months.
Why it matters: Parents said delayed notification and limited public detail erode trust and put children at risk; speakers urged the board to install cameras in common areas, change “safe campus” policies that they say shield staff from accountability, and adopt real‑time…
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