Brooklyn Daycare Center Closed Amid Allegations of Child Abuse and Neglect
A daycare center in Prospect Lefferts Gardens has been shut down after a series of disturbing videos surfaced showing children being physically mistreated. The Eva Crèche Day Care, which was licensed to care for 10 children, allegedly had a staff member grab one child by the clothing and toss them around, while another was subjected to physical force upside down.
The videos, taken by an employee who reported the incidents to the authorities, showed numerous other disturbing scenes, including children being left unattended in a bathroom, eating on the floor of what appeared to be an apartment kitchen, and at least two toddlers sleeping on multiple mattresses. The daycare's owner, Shareese Dukes, has denied any wrongdoing, but her lawyer acknowledged that she took necessary measures after learning about the incident.
The city's Department of Health and Administration for Children's Services (ACS) are investigating the allegations, which have been described by officials as "horrific and unacceptable." Parents who attended the daycare claim that they were not warned about the investigation until just days before the center closed its doors. The ACS has confirmed that it is looking into whether Dukes can be issued summons and fines despite the center's closure.
Critics say that the daycare's owner took no action to prevent the abuse or protect her employees, despite receiving warnings from child welfare workers in November. In an email sent to parents, Dukes claimed that she was unaware of the videos, but later acknowledged them as "completely unacceptable." The ACS has declined to comment on specific allegations due to privacy laws.
The shutdown of Eva Crèche Day Care is a stark reminder of the need for greater oversight and regulation of childcare providers. Parents who entrust their children's care to daycares have every right to expect a safe and nurturing environment, not one that is marked by physical abuse and neglect. The city must take swift action to ensure that this type of abuse never happens again.
A daycare center in Prospect Lefferts Gardens has been shut down after a series of disturbing videos surfaced showing children being physically mistreated. The Eva Crèche Day Care, which was licensed to care for 10 children, allegedly had a staff member grab one child by the clothing and toss them around, while another was subjected to physical force upside down.
The videos, taken by an employee who reported the incidents to the authorities, showed numerous other disturbing scenes, including children being left unattended in a bathroom, eating on the floor of what appeared to be an apartment kitchen, and at least two toddlers sleeping on multiple mattresses. The daycare's owner, Shareese Dukes, has denied any wrongdoing, but her lawyer acknowledged that she took necessary measures after learning about the incident.
The city's Department of Health and Administration for Children's Services (ACS) are investigating the allegations, which have been described by officials as "horrific and unacceptable." Parents who attended the daycare claim that they were not warned about the investigation until just days before the center closed its doors. The ACS has confirmed that it is looking into whether Dukes can be issued summons and fines despite the center's closure.
Critics say that the daycare's owner took no action to prevent the abuse or protect her employees, despite receiving warnings from child welfare workers in November. In an email sent to parents, Dukes claimed that she was unaware of the videos, but later acknowledged them as "completely unacceptable." The ACS has declined to comment on specific allegations due to privacy laws.
The shutdown of Eva Crèche Day Care is a stark reminder of the need for greater oversight and regulation of childcare providers. Parents who entrust their children's care to daycares have every right to expect a safe and nurturing environment, not one that is marked by physical abuse and neglect. The city must take swift action to ensure that this type of abuse never happens again.
just when you think the system can't get any more messed up... newsflash: it's 2025 and we're still dealing with daycare centers where kids are being physically abused 
eva crèche day care center is a perfect example of what happens when negligence meets greed. shareese dukes' lawyer says she took necessary measures, but i call foul - that just means she was trying to cover her own tracks 
meanwhile, parents get blindsided with news of the investigation just days before the center closes its doors 
and now we're left wondering why no one spoke up sooner... or at all 
</font> Can you imagine having your little ones in a place like this?! 
The staff member who recorded those vids did the right thing by reporting it. I mean, what's the excuse for not taking care of the kiddos properly? 
It's all about accountability now. We need better systems in place to prevent this kind of abuse from happening in the future.
This is just one example of why we need more support for our little ones.
</font> Let's keep an eye on this situation and make sure the ACS takes swift action. Our kids deserve it! 
I mean, Shareese Dukes was running the daycare for years without any major incidents reported... what's new? Meanwhile, the ACS is supposed to be watching out for these things, but did they take action sooner? It seems like they were just waiting around for someone else to come forward with the evidence 
. And now, parents are left scrambling because of Dukes' incompetence 
. We need stricter regulations on childcare providers and more accountability from those in power 
. Otherwise, we'll keep seeing situations like this where innocent kids get hurt because of bureaucratic red tape 
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and now the owner is saying she was unaware of the videos? come on... how many times do you have to be warned before you take action? 
I mean what kind of person does that? Grabbing a kid by the clothing and tossing them around? And leaving toddlers sleeping on multiple mattresses? It's like they're not even human anymore 
The fact that the owner didn't take any action to prevent it or protect her employees is just appalling 
. And now the parents are left scrambling because they weren't even warned about the investigation until days before the place shut down 
. This whole thing is a total mess 
. And what really gets me is that parents weren't even warned about the investigation until days before the center closed its doors 
. We need better systems in place to protect our kids! 
The city needs to do so much more to ensure childcare providers are held accountable and give parents peace of mind 
. We need to make sure our children are safe and protected in these situations 
. I'm all for stricter regulations and oversight, so parents can have peace of mind when leaving their kids with someone else's care 
, that's some poor planning 
can't believe the owner is tryin to play dumb "completely unacceptable" ain't goin to cut it 
And now parents are just being left in the dark about the whole thing until the very end 
The city needs to do a better job of keeping these places accountable and making sure they're not just going through the motions 
. I mean, how can someone just not care about those little ones? The vids are so disturbing, it's hard to watch without feeling sick to my stomach 
. Like, what kind of owner lets this happen? She's got some 'splainin' to do 
This is why we need stricter regulations on childcare providers, like, now! 
. It's like, you can't even plan for your kid's care when you don't know if it's going to be safe or not 
. We need more oversight and regulation in place so this never happens again 
. Parents are supposed to be able to leave their kids with someone they trust and expect them to get taken care of, not be subjected to physical abuse and neglect. It's just unacceptable.
. The staff was always so nice and attentive, and we'd play games and do crafts together all day long 
. It's crazy to think that not every daycare is like that.
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