Wake Forest daycare worker arrested & charged with child abuse

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September 3, 2025

The Wake Forest Police Department (WFPD) has charged a 23-year-old Wake Forest woman in connection with two incidents of child abuse at Wake Forest KinderCare, 1201 Friendship Chapel Road.

In August, the WFPD launched an investigation after a juvenile victim was injured while in the care of the facility. During the investigation, investigators learned of a separate incident that occurred in April 2025 in which a separate juvenile victim also suffered injuries.

On Tuesday, Sept. 2, Wake Forest Police charged Mallory Kemple with two counts of misdemeanor child abuse.

This remains an ongoing investigation. Anyone with information that may assist the investigation or has information related to this case is encouraged to contact Det. Williams at 919-435-9610.