Preschool Worker Charged After Alleged Assault | Durham News

Durham News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Aug 14, 2026 · 1m

A former preschool worker in Pennsylvania is facing serious charges after surveillance footage allegedly shows her violently handling a two-year-old boy—dropping him face-down, pushing his head into a pillow, and pulling him by the ankles. The incident led to scratches on the child and her immediate firing. Though Burke claims she never intended harm and reported the event herself, authorities are pursuing child endangerment and assault charges. Her attorney says the day was chaotic, but community trust remains strong. The preschool’s CEO condemned her actions as unacceptable, while locals…