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2 daycare workers charged after 5-year-old was put in closet, police say
Summary by The Nashville Editorial Desk · Based on reporting by Aaron Weeks , Gabe Pontones , Dorothy Sedovic , WSMV 4 News (NBC affiliate)
· July 24, 2026
· 2 min read
EVANSVILLE, Ind. ( WFIE /Gray News) - A daycare worker in Indiana is accused of placing a 5-year-old in a closet, while another was arrested for not reporting the abuse. Records show an arrest warrant was issued for Tashshavviyon Stinson, 29, on Wednesday. Stinson worked at Kindergate Development...
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Key takeaway ( WFIE /Gray News) - A daycare worker in Indiana is accused of placing a 5-year-old in a closet, while another was arrested for not reporting the abuse.
Why this matters in The Nashville
The allegations against a day care worker in Indiana have significant implications for Nashville's own child care community. While the incident occurred outside of Davidson County, it raises important questions about the safeguards in place to protect children in local day care centers. Nashville parents who entrust their children to day care providers will likely be concerned about the vetting and training processes for employees, as well as the mechanisms for reporting and addressing abuse. The fact that one worker was charged with neglect for failing to report the incident highlights the critical role that mandated reporting laws play in preventing and responding to child abuse. As Nashville's own child care centers and regulatory agencies review their procedures, they would do well to examine the specifics of this case and consider how to strengthen their own protocols for preventing and responding to similar incidents.
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Category: safety ·
Published: July 24, 2026 ·
Source: WSMV 4 News (NBC affiliate) ·
Reading time: 2 min
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What is this story about? EVANSVILLE, Ind. ( WFIE /Gray News) - A daycare worker in Indiana is accused of placing a 5-year-old in a closet, while another was arrested for not reporting the abuse. Records show an arrest warrant was issued for Tashshavviyon Stinson, 29, on Wednesday. Stinson worked at Kindergate Development...
When was this published? This article was first published on July 24, 2026 by WSMV 4 News (NBC affiliate) and curated for The Nashville readers.
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