CHESAPEAKE, Va. (WAVY) - A man was taken into custody after assaulting staff members at Primrose School in Chesapeake Friday afternoon, police said.

Officers responded at approximately 12:45 p.m. to a report of a disorderly man at the preschool located in the 200 block of Hillcrest Parkway.

Once inside, the man assaulted two staff members.

According to the franchise owners, the man was a parent who had authorized access to the school.

“We are deeply saddened by the event that occurred at our school today and grateful that no one was seriously injured,” Tonya Gill and Claudia Macon, franchise owners of Primrose School at Edinburgh Commons, said in a statement. “While this is an ongoing investigation, we can confirm that the incident involved an adult of an enrolled student with authorized access to the school.”

They commended the staff for their swift action to protect the children's safety by implementing the Safe School Plan and issuing a shelter-in-place for all classrooms.

“We are also thankful for the Chesapeake Police Department, who quickly apprehended the individual,” they added. “At this time, we are focused on providing our school staff with emotional support and cooperating with authorities.”

No children were harmed during the incident. Prior to arriving at the preschool, the man reportedly struck two vehicles in parking lots.

He was arrested and transported to a hospital for evaluation.

The incident is under investigation, and criminal charges are pending.