Lawsuit Filed Against Toledo Childcare Center After Child Allegedly Left Unattended Overnight
Charles Boyk Law Offices filed a civil lawsuit in
the Lucas County Court of Common Pleas against
Little Miracle’s Childcare Center LLC and former
employee Tommy E. Colbert following an incident
in which a six-year-old child was allegedly left
unattended at the daycare facility during overnight
hours.
The Complaint was filed on behalf of Zuri A. Sutton,
individually and as parent and legal guardian
of her minor daughter. The lawsuit alleges that
on the evening of January 16, 2026, Ms. Sutton
dropped her daughter off at Little Miracle’s Childcare
Center for overnight care while she worked
her shift.
When she returned at approximately 2:30 a.m.
on January 17, 2026, the facility was locked and
dark. After knocking for approximately 20 minutes,
the minor child allegedly came to the door and let
her mother inside. The lawsuit alleges that no staff
members were on the premises at the time.
Police reportedly responded to the facility at
approximately 4:00 a.m. The Complaint further
alleges that Mr. Colbert, who is a relative of
the owner, was responsible for supervising the
children during the overnight shift. He allegedly left
the premises for approximately one hour, leaving
multiple children unattended. The lawsuit states
that Mr. Colbert was subsequently arrested on
three counts of child endangerment.
The lawsuit alleges that Little Miracle’s Childcare
Center failed to properly supervise Mr. Colbert, failed
to implement appropriate safety protocols, and failed
to ensure adequate staffing and oversight during
overnight operations.
“Our client entrusted this daycare facility with the
care and safety of her child, yet they permitted an
employee without documented childcare education,
credentials, or training to be with children,” says
Attorney Emily Warnimont. “This conduct represents
a serious breach of the trust parents place in a
childcare provider.
Boyk Law is committed to advocating for our client
and her child, and we encourage any other families
who have been affected or who have relevant
information to come forward so they can understand
their rights and options.”
