St. Petersburg Woman Charged After Toddler Injured in Unlicensed Daycare
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In St. Petersburg, Florida, Aniya Johnson, 25, faces multiple felony charges after a 2-year-old in her unlicensed daycare suffered a broken leg. The incident occurred last Thursday at her residence on 21st Avenue South. Johnson initially told police that the child had fallen, but medical professionals later determined that the injury was inconsistent with such an explanation. Johnson misrepresented her daycare as being licensed, but admitted to investigators that she had not obtained the required license.
She has been charged with child neglect with great bodily harm and operating a daycare without a license. The case underscores significant concerns regarding the safety and supervision of children in unregulated daycare settings. Local authorities are likely to scrutinize similar operations to ensure compliance with childcare laws. This incident raises awareness about the importance of licensing and oversight in childcare facilities to protect vulnerable children.