Ok, things are looking much better. I talked to the caseworker and a couple friends who had kids at this center. A child made an accusation that four years ago inappropriate sexual touch maybe possibly could have happened at the center. It’s that vague. I think “sexual touch” is probably more specific than the child got. It’s so vague that a specific person has not been accused. The caseworker sent the letter to 60 parents who had children there at the time, and none of us are seeing any problems with our kids or had any reservations about safety at the center. This doesn’t mean it didn’t happen, but it’s starting to look more and more like a seriously messed up kid and not a messed up adult or daycare center.

I feel terribly sorry for the child in question. I feel a little sorry for the center caught in this mess. And I’m very glad there is not a specific adult whose life is ruined by an unsubstantiated accusation.

Yes, the letter freaked me out and probably hurt the center’s reputation. But, I am glad that even an accusation this vague is being taken seriously and that I was contacted.