Roommates, Latasha Mullings is at the center of a disturbing investigation in Florida. And, authorities say surveillance footage from a daycare class revealed a pattern of troubling incidents involving multiple young children.
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Latasha Mullings, 41, is facing 11 counts of misdemeanor battery and one count of misdemeanor assault with intent to do violence following an investigation tied to Mustard Seed Kidz in West Melbourne. On May 27, a parent alerted the school director to allegations that a child had been inappropriately struck in the classroom. And, it triggered an internal review and immediate notification to police.
Furthermore, investigators reviewed classroom surveillance footage spanning May 19 through May 26. And, officials say they uncovered multiple concerning interactions involving several children. According to law enforcement, the footage allegedly shows repeated physical incidents involving children between the ages of 2 and 4, escalating concerns about conduct inside the classroom during that time period.
Footage Alleges Disturbing Classroom Incidents
Authorities further allege the video captured instances of aggressive physical contact, including striking and other forceful interactions with young students, many of whom appeared visibly distressed. The findings reportedly led administrators to terminate Mullings’ employment immediately and notify both law enforcement and state child welfare officials as the investigation moved forward.
School Speaks Out As Mullings Released On Bond
Authorities later arrested Mullings, booked her into the Brevard County Jail, and released her on bond. She is scheduled to appear in court on June 23 as the case continues to develop. Mustard Seed Kidz said the safety of children remains its highest priority, confirmed it fully cooperates with authorities, and addressed how it reacted once concerns came to its attention in a statement:
“After receiving a parent complaint regarding alleged inappropriate conduct by a staff member, our administration immediately took action. The employee was removed from contact with children, and the matter was promptly reported by our school to law enforcement and the Florida Department of Children and Families,” they shared. “We are fully cooperating with the ongoing investigation and will continue to support the authorities as they conduct their work. Because this is an active investigation, we cannot comment further on specific details.”
