CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. The Chattanooga Police Department is investigating
an incident that occurred at the Primrose School of East Brainerd on
January 8, 2025. The investigation is related to a video that was shared
by various media partners showing the actions of a caregiver at the
Primrose School of East Brainerd.
On January 24, the CPD was contacted by the Tennessee Department of
Children's Services to file a police report for the incident.
CPD's Special Victims Unit is conducting the investigation.
The preliminary investigation shows a child that was attending the daycare
lying on a cot and a caregiver patting the child on the back. During the
video, the caregiver appears to push the child's head down towards the cot.
Primrose School of East Brainerd previously issued a statement regarding
the incident.
This information is preliminary and is subject to change as the
investigation continues. Chattanooga Police ask anyone with
information regarding this incident to call 423-698-2525.