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Daycare Worker Accused of Child Abuse Caught on Video
3 Jun
Summary
- A daycare teacher faces charges after allegedly abusing young children.
- Surveillance footage captured 11 alleged incidents between May 19-26.
- The daycare administration promptly reported the allegations to authorities.
A daycare employee has been charged following disturbing allegations of child abuse captured on surveillance video. The incidents reportedly took place at Mustard Seed Kids in West Melbourne between May 19 and May 26. Footage allegedly shows teacher Latasha Deniese Mullings striking five children, aged 2 to 4, on 11 separate occasions.
Allegations include flicking children, striking them with a stapler, and throwing objects. The West Melbourne Police Department stated that the children displayed visible pain responses. Daycare administration alerted the Department of Children and Families and police, who are continuing their investigation. Police commended the daycare for their cooperation and stressed the seriousness of child abuse allegations.
