DEKALB COUNTY, Ga. — DeKalb County Police said on Wednesday they're investigating a daycare for an alleged child abuse incident, and they're asking parents of any possible additional victims to contact them.
A spokesperson with the Georgia Department of Early Care and Learning said on Thursday that a parent reported to DeKalb police "allegations of inappropriate discipline with toddlers," on July 12.
In a Facebook post, DeKalb Police said the child abuse incident had been reported at the Appletree Learning Center & Academy. The daycare is located at 4700 E. Ponce De Leon Ave., just outside Clarkston.
The department asked parents: "If you feel your child may have been a victim or have any information that may help this investigation, please contact DeKalb County Special Victims Unit at 770-724-7710."
The Special Victims Unit is investigating the case. DeKalb Police did not immediately provide any further details on what might have happened.