Hyde Park, VT – A Lamoille County childcare provider has been charged with four counts of cruelty to a child following a joint investigation by Vermont state officials and the Lamoille County Sheriff’s Department.
According to the Sheriff’s Department, the Vermont Child Development Division first alerted deputies on September 25, 2025, after opening an investigation into the Kid Savvy Family Childcare Center located at 92 West Main Street in Hyde Park. Authorities said the inquiry focused on alleged safety regulation violations within the facility.
Investigators from both agencies conducted a joint review, which resulted in criminal charges being filed against Savannah McKenzie, 34, of Hyde Park. McKenzie was charged with four counts of cruelty to a child.
Officials said McKenzie is scheduled to appear in Lamoille County Court on November 26, 2025, to respond to the charges. No further details regarding the alleged violations or the condition of the children involved have been released.
The investigation remains active as state and county authorities continue to review compliance and licensing standards for the childcare center.
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