GIG HARBOR, Wash. – An assistant teacher at a Gig Harbor childcare center has been arrested for allegedly raping a 5-year-old girl.The 26-year-old man is set to appear in court Wednesday.
Little Steps Christian Learning Center said in a letter to parents that the daycare had “done (their) due diligence” and completed all required employee background checks when the teacher was hired. The daycare and the suspect have not had any previous incidents, according to Child Protective Services and the Department of Early Learning.