A woman has been charged with assaulting a child at a childcare centre in Sydney's north.
Last Tuesday (9 June 2026), officers from Northern Beaches Police Area Command commenced an investigation after being informed that a worker at a childcare centre on Vuko Place, Warriewood, had allegedly assaulted a child in her care.
It will be alleged the 53-year-old woman assaulted a 10-month-old boy in her care on Tuesday 26 May 2026 and Wednesday 27 May 2026.
The woman's employment was terminated on the Wednesday (27 May 2026) after the incident was reported to management.
Detectives arrested the woman at a home in Mona Vale about 2.35pm yesterday (Thursday 11 June 2026) where she was taken to Manly Police Station and charged with five counts of common assault.
She was granted conditional bail to appear at Manly Local Court on Wednesday 15 July 2026.
No injuries were suffered by the child.
