A Tutor Time assistant teacher has been charged with assaulting a 3-year-old student at the day-care center in Massapequa, Nassau County police said.
Sydney Forbes, 21, of Copiague, is accused of physically assaulting the child while working at the center at 100 Grand Avenue. Detectives said the incident occurred Monday, October 5, at approximately 12:55 p.m., according to the Seventh Squad’s account published Sunday.
Police said Forbes was arrested without incident after an investigation. She is charged with second-degree assault and endangering the welfare of a child.
Her arraignment was scheduled for Sunday, November 8, at First District Court, 99 Main Street in Hempstead. The charges are accusations, not a finding of guilt.
Detectives asked anyone who believes they may have been a victim of a similar incident to contact Nassau County Crime Stoppers at 1-800-244-TIPS. Police said callers will remain anonymous.
JBizNews Desk | Massapequa, New York
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