Day Care Worker Charged After Intoxicated Incident Involving Child

Authorities say the employee had a blood alcohol content over four times the legal limit for driving.

Apr. 3, 2026 at 9:08pm

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An extreme close-up photograph of a child's stuffed animal toy, its soft fabric and features dramatically lit by a harsh camera flash against a pitch-black background, conveying a sense of vulnerability and the gravity of the situation without depicting any actual violence or victims.A day care worker's alleged intoxication and reckless behavior put young children at risk, sparking urgent calls for tighter safety protocols.Plymouth Today

A 21-year-old day care worker in Plymouth, Minnesota has been charged with endangering a child and interfering with a police officer after authorities say she became intoxicated during her lunch break and then fell on top of a child in her care.

Why it matters

This incident raises serious concerns about the safety and supervision of children at day care facilities, as well as the need for thorough background checks and drug/alcohol testing of employees entrusted with young children's wellbeing.

The details

According to a criminal complaint, on February 23rd, Aniya Keosongseng was working as a day care aide at the Milestones Early Learning Center when another employee called police saying she was having a 'panic attack'. When officers arrived, they found Keosongseng intoxicated, smelling of alcohol and slurring her words. Surveillance footage showed Keosongseng 'nodding off' while trying to dress a child, then picking the child up and falling backwards into a wall, allegedly slamming the child's head. Keosongseng then fell on top of the child while on the ground. Police said Keosongseng resisted arrest and bit an officer on the leg. A breathalyzer test showed her blood alcohol content was 0.356, over four times the legal limit for driving.

  • On February 23, Keosongseng was working at the day care center.
  • Keosongseng went home during her lunch break and drank alcohol before returning to work that day.

The players

Aniya Keosongseng

A 21-year-old former day care worker who was charged with endangering a child and interfering with a police officer after an incident where she became intoxicated at work.

Milestones Early Learning Center

The day care center in Plymouth, Minnesota where Keosongseng was employed.

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What’s next

Keosongseng is scheduled to appear in court on April 16.

The takeaway

This incident highlights the critical need for day care centers to have robust policies and procedures in place to ensure the safety and wellbeing of children, including thorough employee screening, drug and alcohol testing, and ongoing monitoring to prevent similar incidents from occurring.