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Yahoo
08-04-2025
- Health
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GA daycare accused of giving kids Benadryl for nap time has license revoked
The Georgia Department of Early Care and Learning revoked the license Monday for a church daycare accused of giving toddlers Benadryl to make them sleep. The license belonged to the Forsyth Methodist Church Caring for Kids Child Care Learning Center in Forsyth, Ga. DECAL investigators found several violations that put the 'health, safety, and welfare of children in imminent danger.' [DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks] On March 10, the Monroe County Sheriff's Office arrested Kendasja Hughley, who is accused of giving Benadryl to children to make them go to sleep, for reckless conduct. An investigation found that the worker gave Benadryl to children without their parents consent on March 3 and March 5 before nap time. Hughley's charges have since been upgraded to include six counts of cruelty to children in the first degree and eight counts of simple battery. Weeks later, deputies arrested Cathy Stevick, the church daycare's director, and Shelby Wood, a daycare teacher. Investigators charged Wood with one count of cruelty to children and one count of simple battery. Stevick is charged with failure to report child abuse. The daycare has until Wednesday to appeal with the Office of State Administrative Hearings. If there is no appeal filed, the daycare will close for good. TRENDING STORIES: Family of girl who died after allergic reaction to ant bites suing Snellville medical center Suspect in Chick-fil-A robbery involved in deadly crash while being chased by police Disabled vet has VA benefits cut after agency claims he has job at diner he has never been to [SIGN UP: WSB-TV Daily Headlines Newsletter]
Yahoo
18-03-2025
- Yahoo
State orders GA church daycare to shut down after director, 2 workers arrested
Weeks after a church daycare worker was arrested, Georgia deputies have now arrested the daycare's director and a teacher. The state has also ordered the daycare to shut down. The Georgia Department of Early Care and Learning (DECAL) sent the order to Forsyth Methodist Church-Caring for Kids Child Care Learning Center in Forsyth, Ga. on Monday. [DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks] On March 10, the Monroe County Sheriff's Office arrested Kendasja Hughley, who is accused of giving Benadryl to children to make them go to sleep, for reckless conduct. An investigation found that the worker gave Benadryl to children without their parents consent on March 3 and March 5 before nap time. Hughley's charges have since been upgraded to include six counts of cruelty to children in the first degree and eight counts of simple battery. TRENDING STORIES: Arrest made after woman's body found in Cobb County neighborhood Delta Air Lines passenger found hiding 35 pounds of meth, fentanyl inside luggage Snake bite season has arrived. Here's what to do if you're bitten by a venomous snake The sheriff's office also confirmed that deputies arrested Cathy Stevick, the church daycare's director, and Shelby Wood, a daycare teacher. Investigators charged Wood with one count of cruelty to children and one count of simple battery. Stevick is charged with failure to report child abuse. The Forsyth Methodist Church Caring for Kids Child Care Learning Center will have 48 hours to appeal DECAL's order. If not, the daycare will shut down and DECAL will have another 21 days to complete the investigation. DECAL said families who are impacted by the closure can call 1-877-ALL GA KIDS. [SIGN UP: WSB-TV Daily Headlines Newsletter]
Yahoo
11-03-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
Forsyth church daycare worker arrested for drugging toddlers for nap time, deputies say
The Brief A Forsyth Methodist Church daycare teacher, Kendasja Hughley, allegedly gave Benadryl to toddlers to make them sleep during nap time. The incident occurred on March 5, 2025, but was not reported to authorities until March 9, 2025, after social media posts surfaced. Hughley has been charged with reckless conduct and is held without bond. More charges and arrests may be pending. MONROE COUNTY, Ga. - A daycare worker at Forsyth Methodist Church is facing charges for allegedly giving toddlers Benadryl before nap time. What we know Kendasja Mequia Hughley was reported for allegedly giving children as young as 2-years-old the drug at lunchtime to make them sleepy during nap time. A co-teacher who said she witnessed the incident reported it to the director of the Bright from the Start Program on March 5. According to the Monroe County Sheriff's Office, the director didn't report it to authorities for days until word had spread on social media. Why you should care Benadryl is not recommended for children under six without medical supervision. It can cause serious, sometimes even fatal, side effects in young children. What they're saying The Monroe County Sheriff's Office is actively investigating the case, reviewing video footage and interviewing witnesses. Warrants were issued for Hughley's arrest. She turned herself in on March 10. She was charged with reckless conduct and is being held without bond at Monroe County Jail. What we don't know Officials said more charges could be filed, and additional suspects may be implicated as the investigation continues. The Monroe County Sheriff's Office did not name any persons of interest. The Source The information in this article as confirmed by the Forsyth County Sheriff's Office.
