Forsyth church daycare worker arrested for drugging toddlers for nap time, deputies say

The Brief

  • A Forsyth Methodist Church daycare teacher, Kendasja Hughley, allegedly gave Benadryl to toddlers to make them sleep during nap time.
  • The incident occurred on March 5, 2025, but was not reported to authorities until March 9, 2025, after social media posts surfaced.
  • Hughley has been charged with reckless conduct and is held without bond.
  • More charges and arrests may be pending.

MONROE COUNTY, Ga. A daycare worker at Forsyth Methodist Church is facing charges for allegedly giving toddlers Benadryl before nap time.

What we know:

Kendasja Mequia Hughley was reported for allegedly giving children as young as 2-years-old the drug at lunchtime to make them sleepy during nap time. A co-teacher who said she witnessed the incident reported it to the director of the Bright from the Start Program on March 5.

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