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A former teacher educational childcare facility teacher is facing charges after being accused of slapping a 2-year-old across the face in response to him spitting on her.

According to reports, on November 4, children at the Kiddie Academy of Greenwood were helping the teacher clean up when one of the toddlers began misbehaving. The youngster started creating more of a mess by throwing toys, so the woman asked him to help the other children pick up. The boy, who was reportedly also using foul language, did not do as she asked, but instead spit in her face. The teacher allegedly proceeded to slap him on the left side of his face before removing him from the classroom.

When the daycare director learned about the incident they fired the teacher from her position. The surveillance video was collected and reviewed, and it was reported that it showed the child spit on the woman before she allegedly slapped him and caused him to slam into a cabinet behind him. The Department of Child Services was notified about the situation. The authorities were notified, and they were given the footage of the event. While watching it, they noted that the teacher admitted to slapping the boy after he spit on her.

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After learning that they were allegedly providing melatonin in the form of gummy candies as a sleep aid for children at nap time, three day care center workers have been arrested on suspicion of endangering the life of a child.

19-year-old Jessica Heyse, 25-year-old Ashley Helfenbein, and 32-year-old Kristen Lauletta are employed as teachers at the Kiddie Junction Daycare Center in Des Plaines, Illinois.

Melatonin, a supplement that is commonly used to help people fall asleep, is sold over the counter in many health stores and markets. The hormone is naturally created by a gland in the brain and in most studies, it has not proven dangerous to consume more of it. It is reported that nightmares are experienced by some who use it, and that appears to be the most harmful drawback known at this time.

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