Police have laid charges against a 41-year-old Narre Warren woman, following an alleged assault of a three-year-old child at a Pakenham childcare centre in October.
Shakila Nasseri has been charged with aggravated assault and unlawful assault, which allegedly occurred at First Early Learning in Pakenham on 17 October.
She has been bailed to appear at Dandenong Magistrates’ Court on 16 January 2026.
The alleged victim, a three-year-old boy, was described as being upset and beginning to hit and kick staff shortly after arriving at the centre at 7am, according to media reports.
His mother was allegedly called to collect him just 40 minutes after he was dropped off due to his behaviour.
Later that day, she was reportedly informed by the centre manager that her son had been struck across the face by a staff member.
Since the incident, Nasseri has allegedly been dismissed from the centre. The boy has also been suspended from the centre.
The Gazette attempted to contact the boy’s family.
