this is the story of one of the most shocking daycare scandals in US history
Carla Faith convicted in 2021 for hiding 26 children in a basement behind a false wall remains behind bars to this day
The place is a tranquil neighborhood in Colorado Springs.
In November 2019, police responded to various complaints about Play Mountain Place, a licensed daycare for six children.
Carla Faith lied to the police.
Despite claiming there were no children or a basement, officers discovered children’s music and a wailing baby behind a phony wall. 26 toddlers packed into a basement.
Two adults are watching over them.
The youngsters were thirsty, sweating, and in filthy diapers.They hadn’t eaten no naps no care
Some were under 2 years old far beyond what was legally allowed
Carla Faith was convicted of 26 counts of child abuse in 2021, along with other crimes like as impeding a peace officer and attempting to manipulate a public worker.
She was sentenced to six years in prison.
Parents flooded the courtroom, devastated and enraged.
A mother claimed: “We sleep with the lights on My kids are anxious They’re fearful of the world.”
Carla Faith stays at the La Vista Correctional Facility.
Her parole hearing in August 2024 was refused. Reports imply another review in August 2025, but no formal date has been announced.Other daycare workers were charged too
One employee Valerie Fresks took a plea deal and testified
Another employee is still wanted after skipping court
This wasn’t just overcrowding
It was neglect deception and according to many parents it caused trauma that lasts to this day
If you or someone you know was impacted by Carla Faith’s illegal daycare you’re not alone
Families are still healing and still seeking answers
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