Greenfield Daycare Owner Charged With Failure To Report Child Sexual Abuse
As the investigation into sexual abuse by former Greenfield childcare worker Jericho Johnson continues, there are now allegations against a former employer. Kelley Basey, owner of Shining Stars Childcare Academy where Johnson was also employed, has been charged with failure to make a report of abuse and reckless supervision of a child.
In March 2023, at least one child reported abuse by Johnson while in his care at Shining Stars. Indiana law requires childcare workers and volunteers report suspected abuse to either police or DCS, but Basey never notified authorities.
Multiple other alleged child victims of Johnson came forward in February 2024. Those instances, related to his role as an after-school childcare worker, were reported to the Greenfield Police Department and resulted in Johnson’s arrest.
Johnson is known to have sought out private opportunities for babysitting and “mentorship” of minors on social media, as well as paid and volunteer positions with access to children, including:
- Real Life Church, Volunteer | Greenfield, Indiana
- Park Chapel Christian Church, Volunteer (2020-2023) | Greenfield, Indiana
- Shining Stars Childcare Academy, Teaching Assistant (2021-2023) | Greenfield, Indiana
- City Church (2023-?) | Greenfield, Indiana
- YMCA of Greater Indianapolis, After School Childcare Staff (2024) | Greenfield, Indiana
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View the full June 12, 2024 news story online here.
