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Woman at Mesa preschool arrested for restraining toddler

Oct 17, 2013, 5:10 PM | Updated: Oct 18, 2013, 11:34 am

PHOENIX — A child caregiver has been charged with child abuse and unlawful imprisonment after a toddler was found restrained at a Mesa preschool on Thursday, police said.

Lauren Miller, 22, has been charged on four counts.

Police were responding to a complaint of child abuse at Cholla Montessori Preschool, located at 2243 E. University Drive, when they found the child in restraints in a sleeping area.

Police said the child was not treated for injuries. She is currently in the care of her parents.

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Woman at Mesa preschool arrested for restraining toddler