Daycare Owner Pleads Guilty to Endangerment | Jefferson City News

Naomi Hess, former owner of Play N’ Learn Daycare in Moberly, pleaded guilty to four counts of first-degree endangering the welfare of a child after video evidence and a hotline tip exposed alleged physical and emotional abuse against four toddlers. She accepted a plea deal on August 31, 2026, avoiding harsher charges, and had already surrendered her license earlier that year. Her sentencing is set for November 4, 2026 — a case that underscores the critical need for safe childcare and the power of speaking up when harm is suspected. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/1a1a5c32dac7132b