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, 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.”