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A childcare worker has been granted release after facing allegations of slapping two young children at a Sydney childcare center. The incident allegedly occurred during nap time at Panania Montessori Academy, where Jayendra Shahi is accused of striking the children across their faces.
The court was presented with evidence that the events were recorded by the facility’s CCTV system. Shahi spent a night in custody and has been charged with two counts of common assault.
In today’s court session, details of the incident were disclosed, revealing that it happened while the children were attempting to sleep. The hearing concluded with Shahi being granted bail, allowing him to leave custody.
This afternoon he was released on bail after a night behind bars on two counts of common assault.
The court heard the incident was captured on CCTV.
Nine News understands a parent reported the alleged assaults.
Montessori Academy said: “Immediate action was taken, including standing down the educator and reporting the matter to the police and regulatory authority. We have since terminated the educator’s employment.”
The judge said Shahi faced very serious allegations and the primary bail concern was the safety of the victims.
The 24-year-old was banned from entering any childcare centre.
The Nepalese national, who was hoping to get permanent residency, was also forced to surrender his passport.