Criminal10/14/2026

Court Extends House Arrest of Three Daycare Assistants in the Sharon Region

The Petah Tikva Magistrate's Court extended by eight days the house arrest of three assistants suspected of violence against toddlers at a daycare center in the Sharon region. After viewing footage from the cameras, Judge Dan Baumann ruled that the suspicions against each of them had strengthened.

Key facts

•Court: Petah Tikva Magistrate's Court
•Judge: Dan Baumann
•Measure: House arrest extended by 8 days
•Police requested a 10-day extension
•Publication of the names was permitted, subject to a 48-hour stay
•The case number and exact date are not specified in the source

What the Daycare Employees Are Suspected Of

According to the suspicions, the assistants forcibly lifted children, threw them to the floor, pulled their ears, and threw objects at them. The three suspects are Ra'anana residents aged 30 to 59. These are police suspicions; the source does not report that an indictment was filed or that the women were convicted.

What Happened in Court

Police representative attorney Yigal Fedida stated that the materials reviewed link each of the suspects to numerous incidents. After viewing additional footage, Judge Dan Baumann said that the children were treated “like objects” and ruled that the suspicions had strengthened. The police requested that the house arrest be extended by ten days, but the court extended it by eight days.

Why the Investigation Is Continuing

Eight cameras operated at the daycare center, each recording seven to eight hours a day, so reviewing the materials requires time. The investigation was opened at the Kfar Saba police station after a child about 11 months old was brought to Meir Hospital with an ear injury. According to the police, the materials collected indicate several alleged incidents of violence against children.

Publication of the Names and Further Proceedings

The court permitted publication of the suspects' names but stayed implementation of the decision for 48 hours. Their names do not appear in the material provided. The source also does not specify the case number, the exact date of the hearing, the statutory provisions applied, or the final outcome of the criminal proceeding.

What this means for you

The decision concerns a temporary measure at the investigation stage and does not determine the suspects' guilt. For parents in a similar situation, it illustrates that camera footage and medical information may serve as significant evidence in an inquiry, and that their review may affect the restrictions imposed on suspects until a decision is made on whether to file an indictment.

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