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A daycare employee, Jacqueline Shakira Young, has been charged for hitting a child at A Child’s Haven in Greenville County. Surveillance footage captured the incident, leading to charges for placing a child at risk. Young is no longer employed at the daycare and was released on bond after her arrest. The child’s family is allowing continued care at the facility while an investigation by the South Carolina Department of Social Services is underway. A Child’s Haven is reviewing its protocols to ensure child safety.
Greenville, SC — A daycare worker has been charged after an incident in which she slapped a child at A Child’s Haven, a daycare facility in Greenville County. The accused, 31-year-old Jacqueline Shakira Young, was captured on surveillance video hitting a child in the face on April 2, 2025. The incident reportedly occurred as the child was misbehaving, leading to the child crying following the action.
In response to the incident, Young is no longer employed at A Child’s Haven. Following an internal report, the Greenville County Sheriff’s Office confirmed charges against her for unlawfully placing a child at risk of or causing harm. Young was booked into the Greenville County Detention Center, where she was released later that day after posting a $5,000 bond.
The incident prompted immediate notification to both the child’s family and the South Carolina Department of Social Services (DSS). A DSS investigation is currently underway, and A Child’s Haven is cooperating fully with this process. Despite the circumstances, the child’s family has chosen to allow the child to continue receiving care at the same facility. According to reports, the child successfully completed a scheduled treatment plan and has been discharged.
A Child’s Haven has reiterated its commitment to the safety and well-being of all children in its care, stating that this remains their highest priority. However, due to the ongoing investigation, the facility has not provided additional comments concerning the incident.
Surveillance footage played a critical role in identifying the nature of the incident, demonstrating the actions taken by Young in a way that led to her arrest. The center expressed a commitment to reviewing their protocols and procedures in the aftermath of this event to enhance the safety measures in place for both staff and children.
Child welfare has become a significant concern in recent years, prompting various organizations and government bodies to advocate for stricter regulations and oversight in childcare facilities. This incident in Greenville serves as a reminder of the ongoing need for vigilance and responsibility within the field of childcare to ensure each child’s safety and well-being.
The outcome of the ongoing DSS investigation and any potential legal proceedings against Young will likely shed further light on the situation. For now, the focus remains on the impact this event has had on the involved children and their families, as well as the measures that will be adopted moving forward to prevent future occurrences of similar incidents.
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