Patterson Daycare Abuse Investigation | Fresno News

A five-year-old girl allegedly revealed sexual abuse at a Patterson daycare, prompting felony charges against Jose Martinez, who faces a $1.4 million bail and remains in custody. The daycare, Playful Minds, recently moved from Gustine, raising alarms about potential exposure in Merced County. Charges include oral copulation and sexual penetration with a foreign object. Investigators urgently seek information from parents whose children attended either location. One victim is known, but the probe continues. Martinez’s partner is not arrested. Parents are urged to contact Patterson Police between 8:30 AM and 4:30 PM. 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/764b19b1d5de9987