Lawrence daycare worker slammed child into mattress, restricted breathing

A worker at a daycare center called The Lawrence School in Waukesha was criminally charged Thursday after prosecutors say she slammed a child down into his mattress and made it hard for the victim to breathe. The public found out about the alleged incident after dozens of Waukesha police officers arrived at the center and made four arrests in total on Wednesday. 48-year-old Heather M. Miller was charged with physical abuse of a child - intentionally causing harm and second-degree recklessly endangering safety. The charges carry a maximum prison sentence of 16 years plus thousands of dollars in fines. Miller attended her initial appearance in Waukesha County Court on Thursday. READ MORE: https://www.tmj4.com/news/local-news/lawrence-daycare-worker-slammed-child-into-mattress-restricted-breathing-complaint