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RCMP Charge Two Former Little Stars Montessori Staff with Assault

The accused were released from custody with a Sept. 17 court date after authorities revoked the centre’s infant care licence.

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Little Stars Montessori Early Learning Center at 280 Pioneer Rd., in Spruce Grove, Alta., is pictured on March 13, 2025.

Overview

  • On Aug. 5, Parkland and Spruce Grove RCMP laid multiple assault charges against two former staff following a five-month probe into alleged child assaults.
  • Dimpy Bawa, 32, faces two counts of assault with a weapon and two counts of assault; Shivani Shivani, 29, is charged with two counts of assault.
  • The alleged incidents occurred on Feb. 19 and involved at least four children aged one to three, with RCMP warning that more victims may emerge.
  • Both accused were dismissed from the centre when the allegations surfaced and are scheduled to appear in court on Sept. 17 in Stony Plain.
  • In March, Alberta’s Ministry of Jobs, Economy and Trade placed the centre on a probationary licence and removed its infant care privileges over safety concerns.