OAKWOOD, Ga. — A metro Atlanta daycare is closing for good later this month after one of its co-owners was arrested.
Clement Quartey-Papafio is accused of slapping and dragging a 4-year-old girl by the arm at Brilliant Stars Daycare in Oakwood.
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Channel 2’s Michael Seiden has received a copy of a message sent to parents confirming the daycare will close its doors on Oct. 24.
“Thank you so much for your continued support and trust over the years. It has been a pleasure caring for your children and being a part of their early development,” the message read.
Quartey-Papafio is accused of physically assaulting the child after she filled a toilet with rolls of toilet paper.
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The girl’s parents reported the alleged incident to police after noticing a bruise on her arm.
The Department of Early Care and Learning confirmed that a state investigation is underway into the allegations.
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