Three Arrested in Lee County Daycare Child Abuse Investigation
LEE COUNTY, Ga. — A months-long investigation into alleged child abuse at a former daycare facility has resulted in the arrest of three individuals, including a former owner and a supervisor who investigators say failed to report the abuse.
In September 2025, the Lee County Sheriff’s Office was notified by a parent about possible child abuse at Just Kidding Daycare on Cedric Street. The Sheriff’s Office Special Victims Unit immediately launched an extensive investigation.
Investigators determined the incident met the criminal threshold for child abuse. During the course of the investigation, authorities also learned that the previous daycare owner and a supervisor allegedly failed to report the abuse to the proper authorities, despite being mandated reporters under Georgia law.
The following individuals were arrested during an enforcement operation and transported to the Lee County Jail:
- Sarah Luke – Charged with Cruelty to Children in the 2nd Degree
- Cristi Hall, daycare supervisor – Charged with Tampering with Evidence and Failure to Report Child Abuse
- Nicholas Miller, former daycare owner – Charged with Failure to Report Child Abuse
Under Georgia law, mandated reporters are required to immediately report suspected child abuse. Those classified as mandated reporters include medical professionals, teachers and school personnel, daycare employees, law enforcement officers, clergy members in certain circumstances, social workers, and individuals working or volunteering with organizations that provide services to children.
The Sheriff’s Office emphasized that protecting children remains a top priority and that all reports of abuse are taken seriously.
The investigation remains active, and additional information may be released as it becomes available. Authorities urge anyone who suspects child abuse to contact law enforcement or the Georgia Division of Family and Children Services immediately.
