Three forsyth daycare centers that are charged in the examination of Benadryl; Down Down – 41nBC News

Forsyth, Georgia (41nbc/wmgt) – Three daycare centers of Forsyth Methodist Church for children day care centers are now charged After an investigation of the allegations that an employee gave Benadryl without permission to children.

The Sheriff's office in Monroe County arrested two other daycare centers as part of the ongoing investigation, which began after concerns about the non -authorized management of medication had been expressed.

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Director Cathy Stevick, director of the daycare center, was charged with three charges of the failure to report child abuse.

Teacher Shelby Webb was burdened because of a simple battery (an offense) and cruelty against children to the first degree (a crime).

In addition, Kendasja Hughley, who was previously arrested, is now exposed to six cruelty to children to the first degree (a crime) and a number of simple battery (an offense).

Investigative details

An investigation by the Georgia Department of Early Care and Learning revealed video material from employees who increase their voices in children while they are redirecting and roughly bypass them, including pick -up and throwing on mats.

Officials have not yet found how often or how long children have received benadryl during the daycare center. The law enforcement was first contacted on March 10 on the incident when Hughley was originally arrested and accused.

According to March 5, the day care management was reportedly aware of the actions of an employee and checked video material that confirmed that Benadryl was given to the children.

Ongoing studies and daycare closings

The Sheriff's office in Monroe County, the Monroe County Department of Family and Children Services and the Georgia Department of Early Care and Learning are involved in the study.

As part of the examination, check civil servants video. In the meantime, Decal granted an emergency regulation on March 17, which effectively switched off the daycare center. In the order that the center would endanger health, security and well -being of foster children during the examination.

The Georgia Department of Early Care and Learning issued an emergency regulation on March 17th. The arrangement will close the daycare center for 21 days, while the graduation continues its investigation if the facility does not make the decision within 48 hours.