Hi all, I am a little desperate for some insight on behalf of my mother, any input is VERY MUCH appreciated.
My mother has been a daycare teacher in Illinois for over 15 years, she's never been accused of any type of mistreatment or anything like that before and actually has great personal friendships with many of the parents of former students of hers. She is director qualified, etc.
I'll try to keep the rest of the story somewhat vague, but please keep reading...
Recently, my mother was seen on camera making movements that made her look like she was moving around the room angrily (although she says she was actually just moving around quickly), but when she moved something on the floor it inadvertently caused a child to slip and bump their head. This child didn't cry or anything which is why my mother didn't even know it had happened (although a small bruise did show up after a few days), but on the security tape (which is dark and hard to see), it appears as if my mom intentionally did this to hurt the child.
My mom has been terminated from this position and accepts responsibility, but she is terrified that this will be taken farther than her just not being able to work in childcare anymore. Does anyone know what happens next? Will police be involved or just DCFS? Will they allow her to tell her side of the story before charging her? Please, someone give us an idea of what to expect. Thank you so much for any input. And please don't think that anyone including my mother is trying to downplay any of this, but being accused of child abuse is obviously a serious thing.
My mother has been a daycare teacher in Illinois for over 15 years, she's never been accused of any type of mistreatment or anything like that before and actually has great personal friendships with many of the parents of former students of hers. She is director qualified, etc.
I'll try to keep the rest of the story somewhat vague, but please keep reading...
Recently, my mother was seen on camera making movements that made her look like she was moving around the room angrily (although she says she was actually just moving around quickly), but when she moved something on the floor it inadvertently caused a child to slip and bump their head. This child didn't cry or anything which is why my mother didn't even know it had happened (although a small bruise did show up after a few days), but on the security tape (which is dark and hard to see), it appears as if my mom intentionally did this to hurt the child.
My mom has been terminated from this position and accepts responsibility, but she is terrified that this will be taken farther than her just not being able to work in childcare anymore. Does anyone know what happens next? Will police be involved or just DCFS? Will they allow her to tell her side of the story before charging her? Please, someone give us an idea of what to expect. Thank you so much for any input. And please don't think that anyone including my mother is trying to downplay any of this, but being accused of child abuse is obviously a serious thing.
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