A 52-year-old day care director in Hialeah struck a 3-year-old boy on his left thigh with an open hand while changing his diaper, leaving a visible handprint, according to Hialeah Police.

The victim's mother reported the incident to Hialeah police on Oct. 11, according to the arrest report.

She said the boy's grandmother picked him up from the day care on the previous day and noticed the handprint marking on his left thigh area.

The day care owner told CBS News Miami the 3-year-old victim is still attending the day care.

Day care owner: Incident "out of character" for teacher

Natasha Johnson, owner of EZ Daycare and Learning Center, where the incident took place, said she has operated the center for seven years without any issues involving her staff.

"It's something completely out of

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