Local daycare owner accused of dragging and kicking children

New Castle County police have arrested a daycare owner on allegations of abuse of children she was caring for.

Police learned of the abuse allegations over the weekend and investigated the Primary Colors Family Daycare located on Margaretta Drive in New Castle.

Detectives say they found surveillance video from a daycare security camera showing owner Angela Flewelling dragging and kicking children at the daycare. Flewelling was arrested after further investigation. Parents were made aware of the arrest and the daycare has been closed by the Division of Family Services.

Angela Flewelling is charged with child abuse and endangering the welfare of a child. She is currently at the Baylor Women's Correctional Facility.