A daycare center at a Georgia church was closed down and three employees were arrested after allegedly giving toddlers Benadryl to make them sleepy for nap time without parental consent. The daycare, located at Forsyth Methodist Church, was issued an emergency closure order by the Georgia Department of Early Care and Learning (DECAL) after finding violations that put the children in danger. Three employees, including a teacher and the director, were arrested on charges of reckless conduct, cruelty to children, and failure to report child abuse. The use of Benadryl in toddlers without parental consent was confirmed, and further violations, including inappropriate discipline and rough handling of children, were discovered during the investigation. The parents reported that their children appeared sluggish and not normal after pick up from the daycare. The closure is in effect for 21 days unless appealed. Benadryl is primarily used to treat allergy symptoms and can cause drowsiness in children. The daycare was instructed to cease operations immediately due to the violations that placed the health, safety, or welfare of the children in imminent danger. Management failed to inform parents about the incidents and did not discipline the employees involved. The investigation revealed a pattern of inappropriate behavior among staff members at the daycare.
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