Teacher assaults toddler at New Jersey childcare center: officials
BUDD LAKE, N.J. (PIX11) -- A teacher at the Mount Olive Child Care & Learning Center accused of assaulting a 16-month-old female child is facing charges, officials announced on Wednesday.
The incident occurred on March 25, according to the prosecutors.
Christina Susco, 38, was charged with endangering the welfare of a child in the second degree and aggravated assault in the third degree.
Susco was released from the Morris County Correctional Facility on non-monetary bail conditions, including restraint from Mount Olive Child Care & Learning Center, officials said. Further court proceedings are pending.
Investigations are ongoing. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Morris County Prosecutor's Office Sex Crimes/Child Endangerment Unit at (973) 285-6200.
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