Former Trinity UMC Day Care Employee Speaks Out

Alleges lack of proper background checks and retaliation for raising concerns

Feb. 3, 2026 at 11:23pm

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A former employee of the Trinity United Methodist Church day care, now at the center of a child sexual abuse investigation, claims there were clear problems with security, safety, and transparency at the facility when she worked there. She says she was not subjected to proper background checks when hired, and that she faced retaliation for raising concerns about other teachers' behavior.

Why it matters

The allegations from this former employee raise serious questions about the hiring practices and oversight at the Trinity UMC day care, which is now facing a lawsuit and criminal charges against a former employee accused of child sexual abuse. This case highlights the importance of thorough background checks and creating a culture where employees feel empowered to report any concerning behavior.

The details

The former employee, who wishes to remain anonymous, says she worked at the Trinity UMC day care for over a year starting in 2017, a few years before Cameron White was hired. White was recently arrested and fired from the facility, facing five counts of child sexual abuse. The former employee claims she was not subjected to a background check, drug test, or other standard hiring procedures when she was hired. She also alleges that when she tried to raise concerns about other teachers' behavior, she faced retaliation. The day care's website states that it conducts three background checks before hiring, but the former employee says she was unaware of any such checks.

  • The former employee worked at the Trinity UMC day care from 2017 to 2018.
  • Cameron White was hired a few years after the former employee started working there.
  • White was arrested on January 22, 2026 and fired from the facility.

The players

Former Trinity UMC Day Care Employee

A former employee of the Trinity United Methodist Church day care who worked there for over a year starting in 2017.

Cameron White

A former employee of the Trinity UMC day care who was arrested and fired in January 2026 for five counts of child sexual abuse.

Trinity Child Development Center

The day care facility at Trinity United Methodist Church that is now at the center of a child sexual abuse investigation.

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What they’re saying

“I just had to walk away, and that was the hardest thing I had to do, because I loved those babies.”

— Former Trinity UMC Day Care Employee

“When I brought attention to things that I saw of teachers, it was almost like I was retaliated against for standing up. But I could not look at these parents and not stand up after what I had seen.”

— Former Trinity UMC Day Care Employee

“All of the things these families were going through, I mean, it just breaks my heart. And it infuriates me that it was allowed to happen to begin with.”

— Former Trinity UMC Day Care Employee

What’s next

White's preliminary hearing, originally scheduled for February 4, has been moved to February 18.

The takeaway

This case highlights the critical importance of thorough background checks, employee training, and creating a culture where staff feel empowered to report any concerns about safety or inappropriate behavior. The allegations from this former employee raise serious questions about the oversight and accountability measures in place at the Trinity UMC day care facility.