Nursery Worker Convicted of Brutal Attacks on 21 Toddlers in £1,900/Month Montessori

In a case that has horrified parents nationwide, 22-year-old Roksana Lecka was found guilty today of 24 counts of child cruelty at the upscale Riverside Nursery in Twickenham, where she violently assaulted infants aged 18 months to 2 years.

Shocking Abuse Uncovered

• Kicked a boy in the face 4 times, then stepped on his shoulder
• Punched a baby after dragging her from a cot
• Pinched toddlers’ legs, backs, and faces until they screamed
• Vaped near children while committing assaults

Disturbing Excuses

Lecka blamed her actions on:

• Cannabis use (“I was sleep-deprived from smoking all night”)
• Vape addiction (“I’d get moody if I couldn’t puff at work”)
• Period cramps and boyfriend obsession

How She Was Caught

• Parents documented unexplained bruises starting March 2024

• CCTV showed deliberate attacks when colleagues weren’t looking

• Medical experts confirmed injuries were non-accidental

Courtroom Reactions

• Parents wept as footage played of toddlers writhing in pain
• Jurors gasped at violence; some later vomited
• Judge exempted jury from service for 10 years due to trauma

Nursery’s Response

“A profound breach of trust… our thoughts are with the families.” – Riverside Nurseries

Prosecutor’s Statement

“She targeted babies when backs were turned. The sheer scale is staggering.” – Gemma Burns, CPS

Sentencing: September 26 at Kingston Crown Court.