NOIDA DAYCARE HORROR: A Toddler Assaulted While Owner Was a Bystander

NOIDA, August 11, 2025 — A deeply disturbing incident has emerged from Sector 137, Noida, where a 15-month-old toddler—entrusted to a daycare facility by her mother—was subjected to physical assault by an attendant, while the owner stood by unresponsive.

The Incident Unfolds

According to the mother’s complaint filed at Sector 142 police station, she identified the daycare as "Blippi", run by owner Charu, with the accused attendant named Sonali. The toddler, who had been attending the center for only two hours daily since May, displayed signs of distress when picked up on Monday. At home, the mother discovered alarming bite marks on her daughter’s thighs, later confirmed by a physician to be human bite marks.

On reviewing CCTV footage, the mother witnessed the toddler being pinned to the floor, slapped repeatedly, assaulted with a plastic bat, and even bitten—her cries went unheeded by Charu, who reportedly did not intervene or offer comfort.

Legal Action Initiated

An FIR has been registered against both Sonali and Charu under sections:

• 352 — intentional insult with intent to provoke breach of peace

• 351(2) — criminal intimidation

• 115(2) — voluntarily causing hurt

Authorities have taken Sonali into custody, and a thorough investigation has been launched. The toddler has also undergone a medical examination to assess the full extent of her injuries.

Broader Implications & Follow-Up

In a related report, additional allegations reveal that Sonali was a minor with no formal training, who allegedly engaged in disturbing acts such as biting, beating, and even forcefully inserting a pencil into the toddler’s mouth. There are troubling indications that the daycare management tried to conceal the incident rather than report it promptly.

This incident exposes critical lapses in:

• Staff vetting: hiring minors and untrained individuals to care for infants

• Accountability and oversight: failure to supervise attendants and protect children

• Transparency: attempts to downplay or hide evidence of abuse

A Call for Stricter Oversight

The public outrage sparked by this case underscores the urgent need for:

• Enforcing mandatory background checks and certifications for daycare staff

• Regular audits and surprise inspections of childcare facilities

• Clear reporting protocols to protect children and punish offenders swiftly

Parents place immense trust in daycare providers. It is imperative that systems are in place to ensure that trust is never betrayed.