Delaware State Police have arrested 22-year-old Kaitlyn Kachnovitz of Lewes, Delaware for child abuse following an investigation at a Lewes daycare.
On November 15, 2024, troopers were contacted for a report of physical abuse of a child by a staff member at Beach Babies Daycare, located at 31169 Learning Center Lane in Lewes. Through the course of the investigation, detectives learned that on November 15th, the staff member, identified as Kaitlyn Kachnovitz, forcefully grabbed a 2-year-old child causing a minor injury. Kachnovitz’s employment was terminated the day of the incident.
On November 25, 2024, Kachnovitz turned herself in at Troop 4, where she was charged with the crime listed below, arraigned by Justice of the Peace Court 2, and released on her own recognizance.
- Child Abuse 3rd Degree (Felony)