Childcare Workers’ Reign of Terror Exposed: Two Women Charged with Repeatedly Assaulting Defenceless Toddler at Sydney Centre
- Two childcare workers, aged 28 and 54, have been charged with multiple counts of common assault after allegedly attacking a toddler at a Doonside facility
- The female employees are accused of forcibly placing the child on a chair and aggressively picking them up under the armpits on multiple occasions
- The alleged abuse took place on October 13, with police launching an investigation after being notified on October 20
A harrowing tale of abuse and neglect has emerged from a Sydney childcare centre, where two workers have been charged with repeatedly assaulting a defenceless toddler. The alleged attacks, which took place on October 13, have left the community reeling and raised serious questions about the safety and welfare of children in care.
According to police, the 28-year-old and 54-year-old employees of Little Zak’s Doonside allegedly used excessive force when dealing with the toddler, including forcibly placing them on a chair and aggressively picking them up under the armpits on multiple occasions. The alleged abuse was only brought to light after a concerned party notified authorities on October 20.
In a statement, Little Zak’s apologised for the incident and confirmed that both educators had been terminated as soon as the allegations came to light. “We pride ourselves on the quality of care provided by our team and where we identify an issue, we act quickly and with zero tolerance,” the company said.
The two women have been charged with five counts of common assault and have been issued court attendance notices to appear at Blacktown Local Court on December 4. The incident has sparked widespread outrage and concern, with many calling for greater accountability and transparency in the childcare sector.
This shocking case is not an isolated incident, with several other recent cases involving childcare workers in NSW coming to light. In one disturbing case, an 18-year-old woman at a George Street childcare centre in Bathurst was charged with common assault after allegedly throwing a four-year-old boy onto a mattress, tearing his shirt near the armpit.
As the community grapples with the fallout from these disturbing allegations, one thing is clear: the safety and welfare of our children must be our top priority. Anything less is unacceptable.