A babysitter in South Australia has been accused of committing criminal neglect against a toddler in her care.

A young babysitter, who is only 18 years old, has recently been charged with a serious crime after a three-year-old child sustained severe injuries at a home in Adelaide. The incident occurred earlier this year and caused great concern among emergency services.

On September 19, the child's family home in Hackham West received a visit from emergency services. The child, who lived at the residence, had suffered from burns, facial injuries, and internal damage. According to authorities, the child also had retinal haemorrhaging and spinal damage. This disturbing update was shared in a recent statement released by the police.

It was revealed that the child had to stay in the hospital for two weeks due to the extent of their injuries. Even now, they are still recovering from the traumatic experience. Upon further investigation, it was discovered that the person responsible for the child's safety was an 18-year-old woman who was familiar with the family. She was babysitting the three-year-old and their younger sibling on the day of the incident.

As a result of this disturbing event, the woman has been charged with aggravated cause serious harm with intent and criminal neglect. Her court appearance is scheduled for January 21 next year at the Christies Beach Magistrates Court. The police have also disclosed that they are still investigating other possible instances of neglect and assault on the child.

According to detectives, it is suspected that the child may have been subject to abuse by other individuals in the home prior to the September 19 incident. The safety and well-being of both children have now been entrusted to the Department for Child Protection. The police are seeking information from the public, especially from anyone who may have visited the Hackham West home before September 20.

In case anyone needs support or assistance, Kids Helpline is available for individuals up to 25 years old. You can reach them at 1800 55 1800. Let us all do our part in keeping our children safe and protected.

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