Dec 11 2008
Viva Redding Accused of Slapping a Child in her Care
Tuesday, Viva Redding, the 59-year-old owner and director of Sunnyside Learning Center was arrested Tuesday after reports that she disciplined a child by slapping the toddler hard enough to cause a cut on his face.
An instructor witnessed the slap recounted the event to DHS workers and sheriff’s deputies, who took Viva Redding to jail where she was booked and released.
Although the slap appears to be an isolated event with the child, this isn’t the first time Viva Redding has been in trouble for hitting a child. Before owning Sunnyside Learning Center, Redding was investigated for hitting a child that she cared for in her home last year. Redding was required to take discipline classes in the event in her home, and risks loosing her license if found guilty in the newest incident.
Jerry and Lisa Schultz are the parents of the toddler who was allegedly slapped are shocked and saddened about Viva Redding possibly slapping their toddler. Unsure whether to remove their child from care at Sunnyside Learning Center because even though Viva Redding may have stepped way over the line, they believe that there are some great teachers there.
Viva Redding will face a judge in court on January 9th, 2009.
If you or some one you know has information or concerns about a child enrolled at the Sunnyside Learning Center, please call DHS at 971-673-7257.
