UPDATE - In August, McKenzie Howell was formally charged with 2nd degree battery and three counts of first degree endangering the welfare of a minor. Her next court date is November 19.
ORIGINAL - A daycare worker was arrested after allegedly abusing two children at the daycare. McKenzie Howell, 19, turned herself in Monday morning for two counts of Endangering the Welfare of a Minor.
Bryant Police Department received a report from Kids Academy Daycare where Howell worked regarding possible child abuse. Police arrested Howell after reviewing security cameras.
Howell’s bond was set at $5,000 during her first court appearance. A judge granted a no contact request with Kids Academy.
The first encounter in question shows her push a little girl against wall.
"She kept holding her shoulder after that happened so you know it had to hurt her," said Sergeant Todd Crowson with the Bryant Police Department.
The second encounter in question involves a little boy.
"Basically she just dropped him by the chair. He totally missed the chair," Crowson said.
Another daycare worker saw the incident and reported Howell to her supervisors. The witness claims she also saw Howell raise her voice at one of the children.
Howell has no criminal history. The police report mentions she’s never been reprimanded for her behavior, but has been asked to not be so verbally aggressive towards the children.
Howell is set to appear back in court August 21.