South Carolina Daycare Worker Arrested for Alleged Child Abuse

A daycare worker at First Baptist Church Spartanburg was arrested and fired after surveillance footage showed her forcibly handling and throwing a three-year-old child to the floor multiple times during nap time. The incident, which occurred on March 31, was not reported until mid-April and did not result in any physical injuries to the child. Police charged Karon Corbin with unlawfully placing a child at risk or harm, and the daycare director terminated her employment after reviewing the footage. The case has sparked community concern about daycare safety protocols and highlighted the crucial role of surveillance cameras in identifying and documenting abuse in childcare settings. Child safety experts emphasize that such video evidence is vital, as young children may not be able to communicate incidents of abuse and physical injuries may not always be present. The incident has prompted broader discussions about supervision, staff training, and security monitoring in childcare environments.