A Plymouth day care worker is now facing criminal charges after a Hennepin County complaint said she was extremely intoxicated while supervising infants and was caught on surveillance video falling onto a child. Staff at the center called police after noticing her behavior, according to the filing, which prompted an immediate law enforcement response and a pending court case in Hennepin County.
What the complaint says
The criminal complaint reviewed by local prosecutors identifies the worker as 21-year-old Aniya Keosongseng and charges her with one count of child endangerment and one count of obstruction of legal process. Police say officers were called to the Plymouth day care on Feb. 23, where a preliminary breath test showed a blood alcohol content of 0.356. Surveillance video described in the complaint reportedly shows Keosongseng nodding off while on duty, struggling to button a child’s outfit, falling backward into a wall so that a child’s head hit it, and later collapsing on top of the child.
The complaint further alleges that she resisted detention, including by kicking and biting an officer, and that she admitted going home during a lunch break to drink. Keosongseng is scheduled for a first court appearance on April 16, according to FOX 9.
Medical and licensing context
Medical guidance notes that a BAC in the .30s corresponds to severe intoxication and a high risk of alcohol poisoning and loss of consciousness, which aligns with why first responders took Keosongseng for a hospital evaluation, according to the Cleveland Clinic. For licensed child care programs, Minnesota Department of Human Services rules require that suspected maltreatment or substantial child endangerment be reported and that centers conduct internal reviews. The resulting reports can trigger state investigations and potential licensing actions by the department, per Minnesota DHS.
Local context and reaction
The case lands in a community already on edge about child care safety. In a separate Plymouth incident last year, a video showing rough handling by a teacher at a local center led to criminal charges and a guilty plea. This case heightened scrutiny of how centers supervise children and staff, as reported by KSTP. Situations like these often fuel new questions from parents about staffing levels, training and background checks while investigations play out.
Legal implications
Keosongseng is charged with two gross misdemeanors. Under Minnesota law, a gross misdemeanor can carry a maximum penalty of up to 364 days in jail and a $3,000 fine, according to Minnesota statutes. Prosecutors will decide whether to pursue tougher sanctions or consider diversion after reviewing the full investigative file and any evidence of harm to the child. Her first court appearance is set for April 16, according to FOX 9 and the Hennepin County filing, and the case is expected to move through the standard criminal process as attorneys and the court determine next steps.
