Afterschool Teacher Charged with Molestation
A former afterschool teacher in Castro Valley was arrested and is waiting for his day in court to face felony charges of lewd acts with an 11-year-old girl at Stanton Elementary School in the fall of 2023.
Alameda County Sheriff's Department arrested Eduardo Lopez-Robles (27) on December 18, 2024, for allegedly touching the girl on multiple occasions while he was an employee of PlayCV. The non-profit organization provides enrichment classes and activities to Castro Valley Unified School District (CVUSD) campuses.
Lopez-Robles first appeared in court on January 6 and is expected to face felony charges later this month. He is currently out on bail. Alameda County District Attorney's office is handling the case.
PlayCV said it alerted parents to the situation shortly after it received allegations of inappropriate behavior by a staff member on November 22, 2023. While he was not directly identified in the letter, PlayCV put Lopez-Robles on administrative leave and notified law enforcement and other appropriate authorities. PlayCV Executive Director Amy Ramos said the non-profit would continue cooperating with law enforcement throughout the investigation.
“If the allegation proves to be true, it would be a profound violation of the trust we placed in this former staff member to ensure the safety and well-being of our students,” Ramos said in a second letter to parents on December 22. “We understand that this situation may be unsettling for our community, and we want to assure you that we are taking every step necessary to ensure the continued safety of all our students.”
PlayCV rules state they maintain a low adult-to-student ratio to ensure that staff are never alone with children outside the presence of other adults.
Ramos added that to ensure the safety of all students, PlayCV conducts thorough and ongoing background checks for all staff members, provides regular staff safety training, and has reporting processes in place for any concerns.
While PlayCV’s after-school program is independently operated, Superintendent Parvin Ahmadi said she is committed to ensuring that the district offers the children, families, and those impacted the support they need.
“As an educator, parent, and grandparent, I understand the deep concern that follows learning someone trusted to work with children has been arrested for inappropriate conduct with a child,” Superintendent Ahmadi told the Forum. I encourage all members of our school community to remind their children, indeed all children, that their safety and personal boundaries must be respected by others.”