Kewaskum day care child abuse investigation, employee arrested
KEWASKUM, Wis. - Kewaskum Police arrested a 20-year-old woman after an investigation into a Kewaskum day care center. The owner of the facility is also facing charges.
According to the Kewaskum Police Department, on July 23, 2024, they received information about possible physical abuse of a child that occurred at Forever Friend’s Learning Center in Kewaskum.
The initial investigation led to the owner agreeing to voluntary close the facility during the investigation.
Kewaskum day care closes due to police investigation
The doors to a Kewaskum day care are closed, as police say they're conducting a criminal investigation there.
After an investigation involving multiple child and adult interviews, Kewaskum police arrested a 20-year-old female employee.
Kewaskum police requested the following charges with the Washington County District Attorney’s Office:
- Two counts of Physical Abuse of a Child / Reckless Causation
- Two counts of Failure to Report Abuse / Neglect as Required
Police are also requesting the owner of the facility be charged with the following:
- One count of Failure to Report Abuse / Neglect as Required
The Kewaskum Police Department was assisted by Washington County Child Protective Services and the Department of Children and Families.