Holdenville, Okla. – The Clubhouse Childcare Center, a local daycare facility, announced it will no longer operate after an 11‑month‑old child was brought to the emergency room with significant bruising following his first day of care. The incident, which occurred on August 10, has prompted a criminal investigation by the Holdenville Police Department and a review by the Oklahoma Department of Human Services (DHS).
Parents seek answers
Mother Randilyn Votra said she received reassuring text messages from the center after dropping her son off. “Nobody had warned me about anything. I got texts saying he was great,” Votra recalled. When she arrived to pick up her child, she found him crying on the floor with a large knot on his forehead and a welt across his cheek. “My heart sank when I saw his face,” she said.
Votra asked staff what had happened, but the employees could not provide an explanation. “They said they didn’t know what was wrong with him, and his teacher had already left for the day,” Votra reported.
Medical assessment and police involvement
After taking her son to the emergency department, doctors determined the injuries were more serious than a simple fall. The medical team contacted Holdenville police, who confirmed they opened an investigation on August 10 and have submitted an arrest warrant to the Muscogee Nation court system. The police have not disclosed whether an arrest has been made.
Votra also alleged that other children in the classroom were abused and neglected on the same day. She said she reached out to the family of another child who confirmed similar concerns.
State response and daycare closure
The Oklahoma Department of Human Services confirmed it is involved in the investigation. In a statement, DHS said the center voluntarily ceased operations effective August 14 and remains closed while authorities assess the facts. “Based upon the findings, Oklahoma Human Services will determine whether further regulatory action, including license revocation proceedings, is warranted,” the agency added.
Attempts by KOCO 5 to obtain comment from The Clubhouse Childcare Center were unsuccessful.
Impact on the community
The sudden closure leaves families in Holdenville scrambling for alternative childcare options. Local parents, many of whom rely on affordable daycare to balance work and family responsibilities, are now faced with limited choices and heightened concerns about child safety.
Community leaders have urged parents to remain vigilant and to report any suspicious activity at childcare facilities. The incident underscores the importance of thorough oversight and transparent communication between providers and families.
Next steps
Police continue to investigate the circumstances surrounding the injuries, and DHS will complete its review to determine if the center’s license should be revoked. Parents are advised to stay in contact with local law‑enforcement updates and to consider temporary childcare arrangements until the situation is resolved.
Original reporting: Oklahoma City News Feed (HLL/CB) — read the source article.
