Cross Lanes Child Care and Learning Center closed amid worker’s alleged misconduct

A Wayne County woman faces multiple charges over her alleged misconduct while working at a childcare facility in Cross Lanes. 29-year old Amber Seiler of Poca has been charged with two counts of battery and assault on a disabled child after a video began circulating on social media reportedly showing Seiler committing misconduct at Cross Lanes Child Care and Learning Center. According to a criminal complaint filed with the Kanawha County Magistrate Court, a former employee at the facility witnessed Seiler smack a 4-year-old in the mouth, along with similar behavior between April and September 2024. Seiler was ordered to home confinement with no contact with minors and her bond was set to $50,000.