Two daycare workers sentenced for child abuse in Alabama
Two daycare workers sentenced for child abuse in Alabama
Daleville, AL
Kailey Gilley and Magan Koker, employees of Happy Hearts Christian Academy Daycare, have received prison sentences for abusing children in their care. Both women were sentenced to five years in prison following a plea agreement that left the sentence undisclosed at the time.
They will also serve a probation term of three years and are not eligible for parole. Gilley faced multiple counts of abuse, while Koker was charged with several counts of aggravated child abuse and torture.
Court records indicate that the women were arrested on October 10 after alarming injuries were discovered on a child picked up from the daycare. The case began when parents noticed bruising and swelling on their child, leading to a police investigation.
During the court proceedings, emotional testimony was provided by parents of the affected children. The judge emphasized the severity of the abuse after reviewing the evidence.
The daycare remains closed following the arrests. Happy Hearts Christian Academy Daycare, which had been described as a safe environment, catered to children up to age ten.
Surveillance footage reportedly showed the two women hitting children as part of their abusive behavior. Many of the victims were reportedly unable to communicate about the abuse due to their young age.
