Massachusetts, Rhode Island residents accused of abusing children under the age of 2 at daycare facility

Two defendants were arraigned on Friday, in Wrentham District Court in connection with a child abuse investigation involving multiple juvenile victims at a childcare facility.

Anthony Barron, age 27, of Woonsocket, Rhode Island, was arraigned on the following charges:

– Four counts of Assault and Battery on a Child Under 14 Causing Bodily Injury (Felony)

– Two counts of Reckless Endangerment of a Child Under 18 (Misdemeanor)

– Two counts of Failure to Report Child Abuse and Neglect as a Mandated Reporter (Misdemeanor)

Caleigh Kent, age 25, of Whitinsville, Massachusetts, was arraigned on the following charges:

– Two counts of Assault and Battery on a Child Under 14 Causing Bodily Injury (Felony)

– One count of Reckless Endangerment of a Child Under 18 (Misdemeanor)

– Two counts of Failure to Report Child Abuse and Neglect as a Mandated Reporter (Misdemeanor)

Both defendants were released on personal recognizance. Conditions of release include stay-away and no-contact orders with the victims and their families, an order to stay away from the childcare facility where the alleged abuse occurred, and prohibitions against working with children, elderly, or disabled individuals, including employment at any childcare facility.

The charges stem from an investigation into alleged incidents that occurred on November 5, 2025, at Bright Path Child Care Center, located at 67 Main Street Unit 107 in Medway. The investigation involved two juvenile victims under the age of two.

Video surveillance cameras inside the day care captured the alleged assaultive behavior. The video was obtained and reviewed by investigators.

Upon notification of the allegations, Bright Path Child Care Center management was fully cooperative with investigators. Both defendants were placed on leave following the incident and were later terminated from employment.

The initial report was taken by Officer Tom Sicchio. The investigation was conducted by Detective Sergeant Lauren Swarthout, in coordination with the Norfolk County District Attorney’s Office, the Massachusetts Department of Children and Families, and the Massachusetts Department of Early Education and Care.

Due to Massachusetts law limiting the release of information involving juvenile victims, no additional details about the victims or the specific allegations were released by police.