Woman arrested for injuring child at Sioux City daycare, court documents say

SIOUX CITY (KTIV) – A woman faces a child endangerment charge after allegedly injuring a child at a Sioux City daycare.

Court documents show Geri Beltz, 31, of Cushing, Iowa, was arrested Thursday, June 6, and charged with child endangerment – bodily injury.

According to court documents, the charge stems from a May 23 incident at Apple Tree Daycare at 4224 Hickory Lane in Sioux City. In court documents, authorities say Beltz was a babysitter who was caring for a child at the daycare and that that morning she grabbed and forcibly pulled the child by the arms several times .

Authorities say Beltz's actions left visible marks on the child's arms, which were discovered later that day. The child reportedly still had bruising on his upper arms five days after the alleged incident.

Court documents say Beltz's actions were recorded on security cameras.

The child's mother contacted KTIV and said she wishes more people knew about it so this doesn't happen to someone else's child.

“We just want justice for our son and to make sure this never happens to another child again,” said Molly Anderson, the mother of the child who authorities say was shot in the head. nursery.

Court documents show Beltz was booked into the Woodbury County Jail and has already posted bond. She is scheduled to return to court on June 13, 2024 for her first appearance.

KTIV has reached out to Apple Tree Daycare for comment, and they say Beltz has been fired.

“Regarding the arrest for child endangerment, a situation occurred at our Morningside location a few weeks ago. When we became aware of the incident that day, we reviewed the records and immediately terminated the employee, as well as contacted the Department of Social and Child Protective Services. We have fully cooperated with law enforcement during their investigation.

“Child safety is our top priority and background checks are conducted on all employees before they are offered employment.”

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