What to Know
Brooke Ashley Reiner began Sunrise to Sunset Childcare in her North Carolina home in July 2024 as a way to stay home with her daughter. On July 6, 2026, an 8-month-old child in Reiner’s care arrived at Wake Medical Center with severe injuries. An investigation by the Smithfield Police Department determined Reiner allegedly abused the child inside her unlicensed daycare at 205 Cloverdale Drive.
The baby reportedly suffered a traumatic brain injury when the childcare provider tossed him on a changing table. Police obtained a search warrant and arrested 26-year-old Reiner on multiple charges.
The baby had serious injuries.
According to court documents obtained by People, Reiner allegedly threw the 8-month-old on a changing table, causing a “brain bleed with midline shift, and hemispheric disconnection.” This type of injury causes a loss of communication with different areas of the brain. Reiner also allegedly hit the child multiple times in the head and the abdomen.
Sunrise to Sunset Childcare’s Facebook page claimed to be a safe place.
According to a February 2026 posting, Reiner had openings for families looking for a “warm, safe and loving home environment.” Reiner advertised personal attention, lots of play and activities, and healthy foods. Reiner claimed to be “CPR, BLS & first aid certified.”
She encouraged any parents with questions to contact her.
“If you’re looking for a safe, caring, educational, and family style daycare where your child feels comfortable and supported, I’d love to welcome you all!” She wrote.
Reiner sits in jail on a hefty bond.
Per police, Reiner faces two counts of intentional child abuse inflicting serious injury and one count of providing childcare without a license resulting in serious injury. A judge ordered her held on a $5,000,000 secured bond. The arrest served as a cautionary tale for many parents.
“I don’t mean this as any disrespect to anyone, but as a former, licensed in home day care owner, parents please do your homework and investigate the person or people who will be watching your children. Try to get someone or a center with experience and good references. I know things can happen at any daycare, but at least licensed centers and licensed homes go through training, first aid and regular inspections and you’d have a better chance of getting great childcare there,” a comment warned. “Better yet, choose one, that has cameras installed, so you can go online and check on your child all throughout the day. This is so sad and I hope justice is served.”
Another person claimed Reiner cared for her child for a very short amount of time before they found a different facility.
“I took my son to her, she stated she had completed the certification process to run an in home daycare. She didn’t have contracts at that time. We spoke a few times before I put my son under her care. It only lasted for 2 weeks and it wasn’t a full 2 week time before I found an actual daycare to take him to. He would clench onto me in fear wanting to not go with her. My husband and I were quick to take him elsewhere,” the parent shared.
“I went to find her license and it wasn’t available. We were wanting to report her due to a few practices that we weren’t comfortable with. We weren’t sure how to go about it with a license not being available to report her. I wish I pushed more to do something about her practice,” they added.
Reiner’s alleged victim remains in critical condition.
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