Sandra Downer, aged 57 and co-owner of Lad n Lassie Nursery and Preschool in Natick, has pleaded not guilty to assault and battery charges concerning two children under her care. The charges stem from allegations that Downer engaged in inappropriate physical conduct in October 2024. Specifically, she is accused of lifting a child by the arm and forcefully handling them. The Department of Children and Families has confirmed the investigation. After her arraignment in January, Downer was ordered to avoid contact with her alleged victims and prohibited from employment in childcare.
Sandra Downer, 57, co-owner of a Natick daycare, pleaded not guilty to assault and battery charges for allegedly assaulting two children in her care.
Allegations against Downer include lifting a child by the arm and forcefully putting them down, raising concerns about her conduct in a childcare setting.
The COVID-19 pandemic heightened scrutiny over daycare facilities, raising concerns about child safety and the conduct of those in charge of caring for children.
Following the arraignment, Downer was mandated to stay away from the victims and prohibited from working in any childcare environment.
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