Bismarck Day Care Worker Pleads Guilty In Child Injury Case

Angela Kunz acknowledged a jury would likely convict her of using unnecessary force on a child in her care.

Published on Feb. 22, 2026

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A Bismarck day care worker named Angela Kunz has pleaded guilty to injuring a child in her care at the KinderKidz day care facility. The charges were brought after a child returned home with a bruise on his leg, and surveillance video allegedly showed Kunz using unnecessary force while handling the child.

Why it matters

This case highlights the importance of proper training and oversight in day care facilities to ensure the safety and wellbeing of children. It also raises concerns about the potential for abuse or mistreatment of vulnerable children in care settings.

The details

According to court documents, Angela Kunz acknowledged that a jury would likely convict her of the charges brought against her. The incident occurred after a child returned home from the KinderKidz day care facility with a bruise on his leg. Surveillance video from the day care allegedly showed Kunz using unnecessary force while handling the child.

  • On Tuesday, Angela Kunz pleaded guilty to the charges in court.
  • The incident that led to the charges occurred at an unspecified date prior to the charges being filed.

The players

Angela Kunz

A Bismarck day care worker who pleaded guilty to injuring a child in her care at the KinderKidz day care facility.

KinderKidz

The day care facility where the incident involving Angela Kunz and a child occurred.

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What’s next

Sentencing for Angela Kunz will be set at a later date.

The takeaway

This case highlights the need for rigorous training, oversight, and accountability measures in day care facilities to protect vulnerable children from potential abuse or mistreatment.