She said: ‘Yes I pinched his nose so I could take the chocolate out of his mouth.’
Asked what training she had to carry out these acts, she admitted ‘none’.
In a voluntary interview that July, Pullia denied most of the allegations or claimed they didn’t take place as reported.
Being charged with four counts of child cruelty in December 2023, she pleaded not guilty to all the offences.
In November 2025, a Maidstone Crown Court jury unanimously found her guilty of all charges.
Pullia, of White Satin Close, Iwade, was sentenced to four years in jail.
Investigating officer Detective Constable Hollie Kent said: ‘Pullia was entrusted with the care of vulnerable children and utterly failed in that responsibility.
‘Her actions have had a lasting impact on her victims, many of whom weren’t able to speak out for themselves as to what happened. We are very grateful to the families and guardians of the children affected for their support throughout our enquiries.
‘Pullia presents a danger to children and we are very pleased our investigation has stopped her from being around any for a long time.’
