Inglewood, California Day Care Video Shows Worker Throwing Shoe at 5-Year-Old Girl With Special Needs as Sheriff’s Department Investigates
INGLEWOOD, CALIFORNIA — A newly shared video out of Inglewood is drawing outrage after it appeared to show a day care worker removing her shoe and throwing it at a 5-year-old girl with special needs, prompting an investigation by the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department.
What The Video Reportedly Shows
The post describing the incident says the footage shows a woman inside a child care classroom at the Destiny Development Center. In the video, the worker is seen taking off her shoe and throwing it toward the child.
The child mentioned in the report is a 5-year-old girl with special needs.
How The Footage Became Public
The report states the video was shared on Facebook by a parent, and it quickly spread after being posted.
The image accompanying the report also references Destiny Development Center / Michaelae Jones, indicating the footage or content is connected to the facility name shown.
Law Enforcement Response
The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department is investigating the video, according to the report. No additional details are provided in the post about whether any arrests have been made, whether the worker has been identified publicly, or what potential charges may be considered.
Why This Case Is Raising Concerns
Even in a short clip, incidents involving a child care setting can spark immediate concern—especially when the child involved is described as having special needs. Families often expect day care environments to be structured around supervision, patience, and safety, and video like this can raise urgent questions about classroom conduct and oversight.
What Happens Next
At this stage, the key confirmed update in the provided report is that the sheriff’s department is actively investigating. Any next steps—such as interviews, additional video review, employment action by the facility, or formal criminal charges—would depend on the findings of that investigation.
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