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BAINBRIDGE, Ga. (WALB) - The Georgia Department of Early Care and Learning (DECAL) released a statement following an alleged child abuse incident at Little Blessings Childcare in Bainbridge on Monday, Aug. 16.

It was previously reported that Yvette Thurston, 54, was taken into custody on Monday, Aug. 11, in connection with the alleged abuse.

She is being charged with first-degree aggravated battery and three counts of first-degree child abuse.

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Daycare worker arrested after alleged child abuse at Little Blessings Child Care in Bainbridge

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