On July 30, 2024, Gavin Glenn, a 15-year-old employee at a daycare center in Pompano Beach, was arrested after confessing to police that he sexually molested a child. According to media reports, the abuse took place while Glenn was working at Giant Steps Daycare in Pompano Beach on July 19. The age of the young girl is not known, but Glenn told officers that the daycare children range between 4 and 5 years old. Glenn was charged with one count of lewd and lascivious molestation and is being held at the Juvenile Assessment Center. No other details have been released regarding the abuse.
Daycare should be a safe place for your children. However, many children each year face sexual abuse from daycare staff. There's nothing more devastating as a parent than finding out your child is being taken advantage of by a trusted adult. If you suspect daycare staff is harming your child in this way, knowing the warning signs can help you investigate the situation, take appropriate action, and remove your child from an unsafe environment. Learn more about common signs and red flags to look for child sexual abuse at school.
Horowitz Law is a law firm representing victims and survivors of sexual abuse in schools, daycares, and various educational settings. If you or a loved one was sexually abused, raped, or sexually molested by a principal, teacher, or another school employee, contact our law firm at 888-283-9922 or email sexual abuse lawyer Adam Horowitz for a free consultation. We can help.