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St. Charles Daycare Worker Charged After Children Allegedly Given Laxatives

Police say the employee self-surrendered, with the case still under investigation.

Overview

  • Parents reported Tuesday morning that children at a daycare on the 2400 block of West Main Street were given chewable laxatives.
  • Police confirmed three children were affected and said all were 2 years old or younger.
  • Authorities identified the suspect as Yizel J. Juarez of Sycamore and confirmed she was employed at the facility.
  • Juarez faces three counts each of attempted aggravated battery of a victim under 13 and endangering the life or health of a child.
  • She turned herself in, received a court date, and was released from custody, with police requesting tips at 630-377-4435 and noting no additional details on the daycare or court timing were available.