The case against Gloria Coley Silver of Hollister, who was arrested today, goes back to a March, 2014 report filed by the victim's mother, Lieutenant Harold Phillips said.
Silver, who was entrusted to look after the child, 4 at the time, was arrested today after months of investigation, Phillips said.
The victim would stay with Silver while the child's mother was at work, sometimes late into the night depending on the mother's work schedule, Phillips said.
Phillips described the abuse as physical abuse that occurred once. While he would not elaborate, he did confirm medical attention was sought for the child.
Silver was given a $5,000 unsecured bond and March 25 court date.
