(AP) – A Joplin woman whose daughter weighed barely 12 pounds when she was 3 years old has pleaded guilty to child abuse or neglect.

The plea deal made on Monday limits the potential prison time for 28-year-old Beth A. Williams to no more than 15 years. Williams had been facing one charge of first-degree assault and two counts of child endangerment.

Her daughter was removed from her care in July 2012 after she was taken unconscious to a Joplin hospital.

Circuit Judge Gayle Crane delayed formal action on the plea bargain and set Williams’ sentencing for Feb. 17.

Williams’ domestic partner, Christina Haidle, is charged with first-degree assault and two counts of child endangerment in the case. She’s pleaded not guilty.