FARGO, N.D. (AP) - A former West Fargo day care provider who was accused of choking her boyfriend's son pleaded guilty to a lesser charge.

Kristina Bjorem had been accused of aggravated assault. The youngster claimed Bjorem strangled him last May to the point where he briefly blacked out. Police say the boy was 10 or 11 years old.

Prosecutor Reid Brady says the boy changed his story and now says Bjorem just grabbed his shoulders.

Bjorem pleaded guilty Tuesday to contributing to the deprivation of a minor. She was given a one-year suspended prison sentence and put on two years' probation.

The 41-year-old Bjorem was ordered to perform 180 hours of community service during the next six months. She also must stay away from children younger than 12, except for her own.