Child Abuse Squad detectives have charged two childcare employees with allegedly assaulting a 17-month-old boy in their care.
On Tuesday 26 June 2025, detectives attached to State Crime Command's Child Abuse Squad received a report regarding injuries to a 17-month-old boy at an early learning centre in South Wentworthville.
Detectives commenced an investigation and ascertained the injuries were allegedly caused by two childcare workers at the facility during separate occasions on the same day.
Following further extensive inquiries, yesterday (Tuesday 15 July 2025), detectives issued two women Future 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.
Both women will appear in Blacktown Local Court on Wednesday 27 August 2025.
Parents and carers are reminded that if you are concerned a child or children may be at risk, please contact the Child Protection Helpline on 132 111 or police directly.
Anyone with information that may assist investigations into alleged child abuse is urged to contact Crime Stoppers: 1800 333 000 or https://nsw.crimestoppers.com.au. Information is managed on a confidential basis. The public is reminded not to report information via NSW Police social media pages.
