Battle Ground Police Department investigating report of abuse at day care center

The case remains open; the police department investigation is ongoing in cooperation with the Battle Ground Prosecuting Attorney’s office

BATTLE GROUND — On Feb. 25, the Battle Ground Police Department received a report of alleged abuse at Great Starts Child Development Center.  The department responded and immediately began an investigation led by Battle Ground Police Officer Josh Phelps. The department also reported the alleged abuse to Child Protective Services.

The Battle Ground Police Department case (20-351) remains open; the police department investigation is ongoing in cooperation with the Battle Ground Prosecuting Attorney’s office.  No arrest has been made. 

Parents or others who may have information related to this police investigation may contact Battle Ground Detective Neil Seifert at (360) 342-5261 or neil.seifert@cityofbg.org.

Child Protective Services is a Washington State agency; questions regarding any investigation they may be conducting should be referred to them. 

Information provided by city of Battle Ground.