Liverpool nursery worker charged with child abuse

A 19-year-old employee of Shining Stars Day Care in Liverpool has been charged with child abuse following an investigation by the Onondaga County Sheriff’s Office. Deputies responded to the daycare on Oct. 24 after receiving reports from a parent and daycare employee about alleged physical abuse of a child under the age of two.

Following investigation, 19-year-old Kaylen Chartier was arrested on October 25 and charged with misdemeanor endangering the welfare of a child. Child Protective Services was also informed. Officials said the child’s injuries were not serious and did not require hospitalization.

Chartier was sentenced to a hearing and the case was closed by remand.

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