A former daycare director will serve six months in prison after admitting that she gave toddlers melatonin to sleep without the consent of their parents.
Tonya Voris, 53, entered a guilty plea to 11 felony counts of neglect of a dependent and six misdemeanor counts of reckless supervision by a childcare provider as part of a deal with prosecutors.
A judge sentenced her to two years on the neglect charges and six months for reckless supervision, but as part her plea, 18 months were suspended from that neglect sentence and the reckless supervision sentence will run concurrent.
Voris will also serve 18 months probation, according to court records.
Meanwhile, one mother whose two children attended the daycare says that Voris’ actions have drastically impacted her life and the lives of her children.
“The discovery that my children were given melatonin without my knowledge, or consent, was a shock that has forever changed our lives,” Abigail Moistner-Hampton tells Inside Edition Digital. “The physical and emotional pain that my husband, myself, and my children endured have left a lasting impact on our well-being. The trauma upon my family continues to affect us and we struggle to find a sense of peace and security.”