Daycare Worker Arrested Following Crib Collapse
A Bloomington childcare worker faces felony charges after a 1-year-old child was injured at a local daycare facility.
Updated on Oct. 7, 2026 in Child Care
Thirty-one-year-old Haylie Moore has been arrested and charged with battery and neglect following an investigation at the You've Got a Friend in Me daycare. The charges stem from an incident where a 1-year-old child fell through a broken crib.
Why it matters
The incident highlights the critical oversight responsibilities of childcare providers in maintaining safe environments for infants. The involvement of the Indiana Department of Child Services underscores the legal consequences for caregivers when professional standards are allegedly violated.
Haylie Moore, 31, faces charges of battery with injury to a person under 14 and neglect resulting in bodily injury. The incident involved a 1-year-old victim who fell when the crib's structure failed during forceful rocking.
The players
Haylie Moore
She is a 31-year-old former daycare employee facing felony charges related to child neglect and battery.
You've Got a Friend in Me
This is the Bloomington-based daycare center where the incident occurred and subsequently terminated the suspect's employment.
Indiana Department of Child Services
This state agency conducted an investigation into the safety incident at the daycare facility.
Monroe County Jail
This is the regional detention facility where the suspect was transported following her arrest.
The details
Investigators reviewed videos showing Moore forcefully rocking a crib and jerking it back and forth until the structure broke, causing the infant to fall onto the floor. Moore reportedly acted out of frustration when children lifted their heads, leading to her employment termination at the facility.
Timeline
The incident and subsequent investigation were reported on October 7, 2026.
Haylie Moore was scheduled to appear in court this Wednesday.
Culture Shift
This case follows a pattern set by the application of Indiana's child neglect and battery statutes in licensed childcare settings. It underscores the broader societal shift toward increased regulatory scrutiny of professional caregivers tasked with protecting vulnerable dependents.
Parents in the community may find it necessary to verify the safety protocols and equipment standards at their own childcare facilities. This incident serves as a reminder to monitor licensing compliance and facility maintenance reports when choosing daycare services for children.
The takeaway
Maintaining child safety requires strict adherence to both behavioral standards and equipment maintenance protocols in daycare environments. Families are encouraged to proactively review facility safety records to ensure their children remain protected in professional settings.
What happens next
The suspect is scheduled to appear in court on Wednesday regarding these charges.
Further reading
Learn more about local standards in the Child Care section.
