After a two-hour long release hearing on Thursday, Judge John Olson ruled to significantly reduce bail for Donna J. Pilcher and Debra L. Jones, two of the three women indicted on charges related to the death of four-month-old Cyrus Macioroski at the illegally-operated Mama Shell’s Daycare this May.

Debra L. Jones, 61, Hood River, is scheduled to appear before Judge John Olson on Dec. 20, a date “far enough out” for her attorney to finish settlement talks with the state.

Daycare workers have been criminally charged after a baby died at the illegally-operated Mama Shell’s Daycare in Hood River, The Oregonian/OregonLive first reported Wednesday.