Arrests have been made resulting from investigations of alleged abuse at the Red River 3-year-old program.

All three employees were arrested on simple battery charges and were released on own recognizance on Thursday.

The arrests came after intensive investigations by Red River School officials, Louisiana Child Protective Services, and the Red River Parish Sheriff’s Office as Superintendent Strong stated, “As soon as we became aware of the allegations, appropriate personnel actions were immediately taken to ensure the safety of our students. We launched a full investigation in accordance with district policies and state regulations, fully cooperating with law enforcement and child protective services.”

The school system’s actions met all mandatory reporter state guidelines and regulations. The Corrective Action Plan for State licensing, as reported by RRPJ, is a self-reporting plan in addition to any actions that may be or already have been taken by the School Board, Office of Child Protective Services, or the Red River Sheriff’s Office. This plan is a product of daycare licensing and not an indication of meeting state regulations.