08-02-2025
Staff fired at Plymouth childcare center after shocking videos shared online
A Plymouth childcare center says it has fired several staff members after videos depicting shocking treatment of children in its care was shared online, sparking an investigation by police.
A spokesperson for the Lil' Explorers Child Care Center at 9905 45th Avenue North tells Bring Me The News the alleged abuse involved "several former employees" and that it's taking the allegations "very seriously."
"We do not tolerate behavior of this kind, and the individuals involved are no longer employed with us. In addition, we have initiated an investigation into this issue and are fully cooperating with authorities," the spokesperson said. "We are also providing proper notifications to our local licensing."
A Facebook post that has since gone viral details allegations from an employee who quit the center, but not before she recorded videos of the abuse.
The videos shows a woman screaming at preschool-age children, aggressively picking children up and slamming them into a seated position on chairs, using language like "I'm so f****** sick of you" towards them, and screaming at a child for having an accident.
The former employee said children at the center "experienced several verbal outbursts using derogatory language, physical abuse, being snatched by the arm and slammed in chairs."
"I recorded this behavior and at times intervened," the former employee said, adding the videos and information has been forwarded to licensing as well as child protective services for review.
"When I decided to join the childcare industry my mission was to create a safe environment for children to learn, grown and explore. My time with Lil Explorers has expired but I will continue my mission as an educator," the former employee stated.
Another former employee shared the post, saying they observed similar behavior from staff during their time at the center.
The spokesperson for Lil' Explorers says all employees are required to go through background checks and add that employees are trained "extensively on maintaining safety and their reporting obligations."
"We also regularly remind them of their obligations as mandated reporters. Finally, we train employees on how to handle difficult situations in classrooms, including asking for help, offering help when it is needed, and immediately notifying management of classroom concerns," the spokesperson said.
An investigation is underway by Plymouth Police Department.
