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Daycare Closed After Provider Arrested Released – Wednesday, February 27, 2008 Seaford- A local daycare was closed after an investigation into an assault on a seven week old baby. On Wednesday, February 13th, a seven week old baby girl from Bridgeville was initially taken to Nanticoke Hospital by her parents after they noticed she was sluggish and vomiting. The infant was soon transported to A.I. DuPont Hospital for Children in Wilmington where doctors treated her for signs of “Shaken Baby Syndrome.” The young child had been in the care of a local home daycare run by the accused, Elizabeth M. Pinder, 31, of the 200 block of Hickory Lane, Seaford when the parents discovered some strange marks on her body. While the victim’s mother was bathing her on the night of February 12th, she discovered a crescent shaped mark on the baby’s shoulder, but couldn’t confirm what the mark was and took note that she didn’t have any others. The following day she checked her daughter over again, quite thoroughly, prior to bringing her to the daycare. When the mother returned to the daycare later on in the afternoon, she noticed her baby wasn’t acting as she normally would and other marks on her arms were found. The concern for the baby’s welfare became overwhelming as she appeared lifeless and lethargic ultimately leading the parents to rush the young child to the hospital. Through investigative measures by Major Crimes detectives, Ms. Pinder was arrested for the following charges: Assault First Degree, Assault by Abuse or Neglect to a Child, and Endangering the Welfare of a Child with Serious Physical Injury all which are felonies. She was processed for the above charges at Troop 4 in Georgetown and was released on a $61,000.00 unsecured bond. The Division of Family Services has suspended Ms. Pinder’s daycare license as of February 14th. The young child is now home resting with her parents. Anyone having similar contact with Ms. Pinder is encouraged to call detectives at 302-856-5850 ext. 213.
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