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Written by: A. Smith
Published February 17, 2026 @ 7:15 AM ET
LEE COUNTY, Ga. – Three people have been arrested following an investigation into alleged child abuse at a Georgia daycare facility, according to the Lee County Sheriff’s Office.
The case began in September 2025 when a parent reported possible abuse at a daycare formerly known as Just Kidding Daycare on Cedric Street in Lee County, authorities said.
The sheriff’s office launched an investigation into the allegations. Investigators determined the incident met the criminal threshold for child abuse.
Detectives also discovered that the former daycare owner and a supervisor allegedly failed to report the abuse to authorities, despite being legally required to do so as mandated reporters under Georgia law.
Three people were arrested Monday:
Sarah Luke was charged with cruelty to children in the second degree. Cristi Hall, a daycare supervisor, was charged with tampering with evidence and failure to report child abuse. Nicholas Miller, the former daycare owner, was charged with failure to report child abuse.
All three were taken to the Lee County Jail.
Under Georgia law, certain professionals are considered mandated reporters and are required to report any suspected child abuse immediately. Those individuals include medical personnel, teachers, school employees, child care workers, counselors, clergy members and law enforcement officers.
“The Lee County Sheriff’s Office takes all reports of child abuse extremely seriously,” the agency said in a statement. “Protecting the safety and well-being of children in our community remains a top priority.”
Officials are urging anyone who suspects child abuse to report it immediately to local law enforcement or the Georgia Division of Family and Children Services.
The investigation remains ongoing.