Infant Suffers Severe Brain Damage in Unlicensed Daycare | Durham News

Durham News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jul 22, 2026 · 1m

An eight-month-old infant suffered catastrophic brain injuries while in the care of unlicensed daycare provider Brooke Reiner, who allegedly threw the child onto a changing table—leading to a grim prognosis and multiple felony charges. Reiner, who advertised her “Sunrise to Sunset Childcare” on social media despite lacking a license, claimed she was legally allowed to care for two children off her own. Yet her operation continued to accept new clients, raising alarms about the safety of unregulated home daycare. As Reiner faces a $5 million bond, state officials grapple with rising child…