Daycare worker arrested after mean acts against toddlers
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A Colorado child care worker faces multiple criminal charges following allegations of abusive behavior towards toddlers under his supervision.
The Arapahoe County Sheriff’s Office reports that Brandon Vigil, 32, surrendered himself to authorities on February 10 to address 51 charges, including 28 counts of child abuse and 23 counts of harassment.
During his employment at a Centennial preschool from February to September 2023, Vigil allegedly engaged in concerning behavior that culminated in a serious incident on September 5. According to the sheriff’s office, “There were 14 kids in the classroom, all two years old. Vigil was throwing sleeping pads around and appeared visibly upset that kids were in his way.”
Former daycare employee arrested on 51 counts
of child abuse and harassmentArapahoe sheriff investigators have arrested a former daycare employee on suspicion of 28 counts of child abuse and 23 counts of harassment for a total of 51 criminal charges. Brandon Vigil, 32, turned… pic.twitter.com/iEK5E9bZKD
— Arapahoe Sheriff (@ArapahoeSO) March 5, 2025
The situation escalated when Vigil reportedly struck a child with an open hand when the toddler was blocking his path. After the child began crying, witnesses say Vigil directed a racial slur at the young victim.
Following a report from a teacher’s aide who witnessed the incident, the facility’s director contacted law enforcement. Further investigation revealed what authorities described as “many instances of harmful, degrading, and humiliating actions directed at the children, all two years old.”
The charges filed against Vigil break down into several categories: nine counts of Child Abuse Knowingly/Recklessly/Body Injury (Class 1 misdemeanor), 19 counts of Child Abuse Knowingly/Recklessly/No Injury (Class 2 misdemeanor), and 23 counts of Harassment involving physical contact (Class 1 misdemeanor).
Brandon Vigil, 32, employee at an unnamed daycare, has been arrested on 51 counts of child abuse & harassment.
9 counts of child abuse knowingly/recklessly/body injury
19 counts of child abuse knowingly/recklessly/no injury
23 counts of harassment – strike/shove/kick
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Law enforcement officials are collaborating with the Colorado State Child Care Licensing and Administration and Arapahoe County Child Protection Services on the investigation. They are actively seeking to connect with parents whose children may have been affected by Vigil’s alleged actions. The identity of the daycare facility has not been disclosed by officials.
