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ABC News
16-07-2025
- ABC News
Two childcare workers charged with assault of toddler at Western Sydney centre
Two Western Sydney childcare workers have been charged with allegedly assaulting a 17-month-old boy in their care. Child abuse detectives received a report of an alleged assault at the Start Strong Early Learning Centre in South Wentworthville on June 26. It is alleged two workers both handled the toddler roughly on two separate occasions on the same day, causing significant bruising and injuries. It is understood the director of the centre reported the alleged assault to authorities. "I reported it as soon as I became aware … all the correct steps have been taken," the director, who did not want to be named, told the ABC. If you have any information about a story, contact Victoria Pengilley. On Tuesday, detectives issued two women court attendance notices. A 42-year-old woman was charged with assault occasioning actual bodily harm and common assault and a 32-year-old woman was charged with common assault. Detectives issued the women noticed to attend Blacktown Local Court in August. The ABC understands both workers were terminated from the centre after the report was made.
Yahoo
16-07-2025
- Yahoo
17mo boy assaulted at childcare centre: cops
Two Sydney childcare workers have been charged with assaulting a 17-month-old boy in their care. Detectives with State Crime Command's Child Abuse Squad received reports of the 17-month-old boy being injured at an early learning centre in South Wentworthville on June 26. It is alleged the boy's injuries were caused by two childcare workers at the centre in separate incidents on the same day. A 42-year-old woman has been charged with assault occasioning actual bodily harm and common assault. A 32-year-old woman was charged with common assault. Both women are due to appear in Blacktown Local Court on August 27. Parents and carers who are concerned a child or children may be at risk are being asked to contact the Child Protection Helpline on 132 111 or police.
News.com.au
16-07-2025
- News.com.au
Childcare workers charged with assaulting 17mo boy at Sydney childcare centre
Two Sydney childcare workers have been charged with assaulting a 17-month-old boy in their care. Detectives with State Crime Command's Child Abuse Squad received reports of the 17-month-old boy being injured at an early learning centre in South Wentworthville on June 26. It is alleged the boy's injuries were caused by two childcare workers at the centre in separate incidents on the same day. The two women are due to appear in court next month. Picture: NewsWire/ Gaye Gerard A 42-year-old woman has been charged with assault occasioning actual bodily harm and common assault. A 32-year-old woman was charged with common assault. Both women are due to appear in Blacktown Local Court on August 27. Parents and carers who are concerned a child or children may be at risk are being asked to contact the Child Protection Helpline on 132 111 or police.
