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Illinois Daycare Teacher Charged After Toddlers Were Allegedly Given Laxatives

Police cite three victims, with the employee released pending a court date.

Overview

  • Parents reported the incident around 9:43 a.m. on Tuesday, February 3 at The Learning Experience on the 2400 block of West Main Street in St. Charles, police said.
  • Investigators confirmed three victims, all age 2 or younger, after reviewing the reports.
  • The employee, identified as Yizel J. Juarez of Sycamore, surrendered to police, received a court date, and was released.
  • Juarez faces three counts of attempted aggravated battery of a victim under 13 and three counts of endangering the life or health of a child.
  • St. Charles Police asked anyone with information to contact the Investigations Division at 630.377.4435, and no plea information has been disclosed.