Baldwin daycare center shut down by state amid allegations former worker Asia Oliver sexually abused children there

New York State child welfare authorities have temporarily shut down a Baldwin daycare center, records show, amid additional allegations that a former worker sexually abused children in her care.

Asia Oliver, 27, of Hempstead, pleaded not guilty at her arraignment in Nassau County District Court Wednesday in Hempstead to charges of sexual conduct against an 8-year-old boy and three counts of endangering the welfare of minors for allegedly showing pornographic movies to children in the Learn and Play Center on Grand Avenue in September 2025 and July of this year, according to court records.

Newsday previously reported Oliver was arrested on Aug. 13 and charged with sexually abusing two boys, ages 10 and 13, in July. She also pleaded not guilty to those charges.

"Ms. Oliver denies all allegations against her at this time," attorney Joseph Lo Piccolo said in a statement. "We believe this is a case of false allegations being brought against her [by people] with ulterior motives. ... A full investigation and probably litigation will lead to her exoneration."

The Baldwin daycare provides morning and after-school care. Online inspection records of the state Office of Children and Family Services show the daycare center’s registration has been suspended after an Aug. 20 inspection found nine uncorrected infractions.

Child welfare officials found Learn and Play administrators had not restricted children from areas that posed safety or health hazards, children had been left without competent supervision, and they did not provide programs that promoted physical, intellectual, social, cultural and emotional well-being for children, records show.

Records show there was no written plan for behavioral management, the daycare had violated the prohibition on corporal punishment and permitted disciplinary methods that humiliated, frightened or demeaned the children. Additionally, the business violated regulations that require staff to be "mature, of good character and possess suitable personal qualifications."

The state has also removed Learn and Play from a list of recommended daycare centers.

The director of the business, Yvonne Conde, did not respond to calls seeking comment.

Children and Family Services customarily suspends a daycare where child welfare is in "imminent danger," officials said.

The daycare can fight the suspension by responding in writing within 10 days. If the conditions cited are not corrected, state officials may revoke the business' license permanently.

Earlier this year, Learn and Play had been cited for peeling paint and staff failure to maintain updated training. 

Oliver is due back in court on Sept. 24.