A 19-year-old man from Shining Stars Day Care in Liverpool has been charged with child abuse following an investigation by the Onondaga County Sheriff’s Office. Deputies responded to the daycare on Oct. 24 after receiving reports from a parent and daycare staff of alleged physical abuse involving a child under the age of two.

Following the investigation, 19-year-old Kaylen Chartier was arrested on Oct. 25 and charged with misdemeanor endangering the welfare of a child. Child Protection Services were also notified. Authorities reported that the child’s injuries were not serious and did not require hospitalization.

Chartier was issued an appearance ticket and the case was closed with the arrest.

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