Woman running at home day care accused of abusing 6 babies, New Jersey officials say

A woman is accused of abusing six babies while they were under her care at her home, New Jersey officials said.

On March 20, Danielle Ingraham was charged with four counts of cruelty to a child under her care and four counts of endangering the welfare of a child, according to a March 26 news release from the Burlington County Prosecutor’s Office.

She surrendered to authorities and was released after appearing in court, officials said.

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Ingraham is accused of injuring a 5-month-old baby in the head, eyes, and wrist, requiring hospitalization, officials said.

She’s also accused of shaking a 7-month-old baby, hurting the cheek of a 10-month-old baby and causing injuries to the back and face of a 13-month-old, according to the release.

The investigation into Ingraham began after a baby was taken to the doctor for a bruised eye following being picked up from her home, officials said.

“Ingraham is accused of slapping the infant, as well as a toddler she had been caring for in her home,” according to the release.

She was previously charged with two counts of endangering the welfare of a child and two counts of cruelty to a child under her care, prosecutors said.

Anyone with information is asked to email tips@co.burlington.nj.us.

Burlington County is about a 30-mile drive south of Trenton.

This story was originally published March 26, 2025 at 6:31 PM with the headline "Woman running at home day care accused of abusing 6 babies, New Jersey officials say."