The Lake Stevens Daycare Staffer Arrested for Strong-arm Rape of a Child is Out on Bail
Strange Leann Wahl, 28, describes herself as “mostly evil” & desired a career in embalming. She’s out of jail after posting a $60k bond. If charged, she could face life in prison.
LAKE STEVENS — A 28-year-old assistant preschool teacher arrested last week on suspicion of first-degree child rape has been released from custody after posting bond.
Strange Leann Wahl, an employee at Country Dawn Preschool in Lake Stevens, was arrested Friday, Jan. 16, following allegations that she sexually abused toddlers under her care.
Wahl was booked into the Snohomish County Jail on suspicion of rape of a child in the first degree with a “strongarm” designation, a charge that carries a sentence of up to life in prison and mandatory lifetime sex offender registry.
Wahl was released a week ago Sunday after posting a $60,000 bond.
Country Dawn notified parents via letter on Jan. 19, stressing their roots in the community and commitment to safety.
“For over 37 years, our program has been a trusted part of this community, built on strong relationships, transparency, and an unwavering commitment to the well-being of children and families.”
Country Dawn added that “the safety of children in our care remains our top priority. We are fully cooperating with licensing, Child Protective Services, and law enforcement agencies and are continuing normal operations with safeguards in place.”
The Investigation
Court documents say the criminal investigation began after another assistant teacher at the preschool reported witnessing disturbing behavior.
The witness told investigators that between Jan. 7 and Jan. 9, she observed Wahl
