Woodbury Day Care Worker Sentenced for Breaking Infant's Leg

Former employee avoids jail time but faces probation and restrictions on caring for young children

Published on Mar. 6, 2026

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A former worker at a Woodbury, Minnesota day care has been sentenced to home detention and probation after breaking a 9-month-old girl's leg in her care in 2024. The Wisconsin woman will not serve jail time but cannot care for children under 5 and faces nearly a year in jail if she violates probation terms.

Why it matters

This case highlights ongoing safety concerns for local families using child care, as well as the challenges in holding day care workers accountable for incidents of abuse or neglect. The sentencing underscores the need for stronger oversight and regulations in the child care industry to protect vulnerable children.

The details

The former day care worker, whose name was not released, was charged with felony child endangerment after the incident in 2024. Authorities said she broke the infant's leg while caring for the child at the Woodbury facility. Despite the serious nature of the offense, the woman avoided jail time and was instead sentenced to home detention and probation. As part of her probation, she is prohibited from caring for any children under the age of 5 and faces nearly a year in jail if she violates the terms of her probation.

  • The incident occurred in 2024 at a Woodbury day care facility.
  • The former day care worker was sentenced in March 2026.

The players

Woodbury Day Care

The day care facility where the incident occurred and the former employee worked.

Wisconsin Woman

The former day care worker who broke the infant's leg and was sentenced for the crime.

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What they’re saying

“We must not let individuals continue to damage private property in San Francisco.”

— Robert Jenkins, San Francisco resident (San Francisco Chronicle)

What’s next

The judge in the case will decide on Tuesday whether or not to allow the former day care worker out on bail.

The takeaway

This case highlights the need for stronger oversight and accountability in the child care industry to protect vulnerable children from abuse and neglect. It also raises questions about the appropriate sentencing for such offenses and whether home detention and probation are sufficient deterrents.