Day care employee accused of ‘slamming’ baby into crib, hitting them on the head, police say

NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCSC/Gray News) - A day care employee in South Carolina was arrested for allegedly attacking a child at a Christian preschool, authorities said.

Gladys Rampersant, 75, of North Charleston, is charged with unlawful conduct toward a child.

These charges stem from a reported July incident that occurred at Sweetgrass Christian Academy.

Detectives say Rampersant was allegedly engaging with a baby, less than a year old, yanking them up by the arms and shaking the infant hard before “slamming” them into a crib.

Reports say she allegedly went back to the baby, pulling them out of a crib and hitting them over the head several times.

Police say the 75-year-old was arrested for this “disturbing” crime Thursday and booked into the Al Cannon Detention Center.

Jail records show she was released about five hours after she was booked after posting a $15,000 bond.

Police say their investigation into this matter is ongoing.

Sweetgrass Christian Academy, which opened July 26 this year, appears to have been permanently closed.