Update 1:20 p.m. A uniform citation provided by Christian County Public School’s Police goes into detail about the events that led up to the arrest of a CCPS staff member Friday morning.
Daycare worker Constance Larson was observed via school monitoring camera inside a classroom at MLK Early Learning Center striking a juvenile child multiple times. When initially interviewed by law enforcement, she denied the claim and stated that she only attempted to grab the child’s hand, according to the arrest report. Officials say the video evidence contradicts that statement, where she is clearly seen making physical contact in a “striking motion.”
She was arrested and is being charged with criminal child abuse.
Previously:
HOPKINSVILLE, KY (CHRISTIAN COUNTY NOW) – Christian County Public Schools has confirmed that a staff member working at the MLK Early Learning Center has been arrested after an allegation of an incident involving a child.
In a news release sent on Jan. 9, CCPS says the early learning center immediately removed the staff member from the classroom when the allegation was received. Law enforcement was notified by the district and has assumed control of the investigation, which has resulted in an arrest of the staff member. The MLK Early Learning Center educates and provides care for preschool aged students in Hopkinsville.
“The district will not tolerate actions that threaten the safety of children and students in its care,” said CCPS, “The safety and well-being of children is the district’s highest priority. The district will continue to take all appropriate steps to ensure a safe environment for the children in its care.”
They disclosed that counseling and support resources are being made available to those affected. CCPS says that no further information will be released to protect the integrity of the investigation.
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