Former daycare worker charged with 2nd-degree child abuse
Former daycare worker charged with 2nd-degree child abuse WPRI.com
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Daycare Staff Member Fired After Pushing 1-Year-Old Child
CRANSTON, R.I. (WPRI) — A grandmother has reported that her 1-year-old grandson was injured after a daycare staff member pushed him over.
Investigation and Employee Termination
According to The Curious Child in Cranston, an investigation was conducted and the employee responsible for the incident has been fired.
However, the grandmother, who spoke with Target 12 off camera, expressed her horror upon hearing about the termination. She emphasized that her 1-year-old grandson is extremely well-behaved.
“Every time he comes to visit, the kid doesn’t cry,” the grandmother said. “He’s just so sweet. He’s just so good.”
The Incident and Video Evidence
The incident occurred in October, as reported by the grandmother. She stated that the daycare immediately informed her family and showed them a video of the 1-year-old being pushed over by 34-year-old Kathryn Yergeau of East Providence.
The grandmother expressed her disturbance upon watching the video.
“She was rough about it,” the grandmother added. “And you know how babies are, they put their hands in front [of their faces] and I guess she didn’t like that too much, so she spun him and pushed him forward and he fell on his nose, and his nose was bleeding. He had all scratches on it.”
Legal Action Taken
Cranston police reported that Yergeau was arrested at her home in East Providence on November 10 and charged with second-degree child abuse.
Target 12 obtained body-worn camera footage showing Yergeau being escorted out of a police cruiser.
Employment History
An employee from The Curious Child confirmed that Yergeau had worked at the daycare for eight years.
Daycare Statement
A spokesperson for the daycare confirmed the termination of the employee following the investigation. In a statement, they expressed their concern for the affected family and stated that they maintain a daily relationship with them at their center.
Contact Attempts
Target 12 made attempts to contact Yergeau but did not receive a response.
About the Author
Kate Wilkinson (kwilkinson@wpri.com) is a Target 12 investigative reporter for 12 News. Connect with her on Twitter and Facebook.
SDGs, Targets, and Indicators
1. Which SDGs are addressed or connected to the issues highlighted in the article?
- SDG 3: Good Health and Well-being
- SDG 4: Quality Education
- SDG 5: Gender Equality
- SDG 16: Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
2. What specific targets under those SDGs can be identified based on the article’s content?
- SDG 3.2: By 2030, end preventable deaths of newborns and children under 5 years of age, with all countries aiming to reduce neonatal mortality to at least as low as 12 per 1,000 live births and under-5 mortality to at least as low as 25 per 1,000 live births.
- SDG 4.2: By 2030, ensure that all girls and boys have access to quality early childhood development, care, and preprimary education so that they are ready for primary education.
- SDG 5.2: Eliminate all forms of violence against all women and girls in the public and private spheres, including trafficking and sexual and other types of exploitation.
- SDG 16.2: End abuse, exploitation, trafficking, and all forms of violence against and torture of children.
3. Are there any indicators mentioned or implied in the article that can be used to measure progress towards the identified targets?
- Indicator for SDG 3.2: Neonatal mortality rate and under-5 mortality rate.
- Indicator for SDG 4.2: Access to quality early childhood development, care, and preprimary education.
- Indicator for SDG 5.2: Incidents of violence against women and girls.
- Indicator for SDG 16.2: Incidents of abuse, exploitation, trafficking, violence, and torture against children.
SDGs, Targets, and Indicators
| SDGs | Targets | Indicators |
|---|---|---|
| SDG 3: Good Health and Well-being | 3.2: By 2030, end preventable deaths of newborns and children under 5 years of age, with all countries aiming to reduce neonatal mortality to at least as low as 12 per 1,000 live births and under-5 mortality to at least as low as 25 per 1,000 live births. | Neonatal mortality rate and under-5 mortality rate. |
| SDG 4: Quality Education | 4.2: By 2030, ensure that all girls and boys have access to quality early childhood development, care, and preprimary education so that they are ready for primary education. | Access to quality early childhood development, care, and preprimary education. |
| SDG 5: Gender Equality | 5.2: Eliminate all forms of violence against all women and girls in the public and private spheres, including trafficking and sexual and other types of exploitation. | Incidents of violence against women and girls. |
| SDG 16: Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions | 16.2: End abuse, exploitation, trafficking, and all forms of violence against and torture of children. | Incidents of abuse, exploitation, trafficking, violence, and torture against children. |
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Source: wpri.com
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