Horrifying Video Captures Daycare Worker Brutally Throwing 23-Month-Old Toddler High into the Air – Toddler Suffers Traumatic Brain Injury and Permanent Hearing Loss as Devastated Parents Sue Upscale Club for Shocking Negligence

A shocking video has surfaced that has left parents across the country horrified and demanding answers: a daycare worker at an exclusive California club casually throws a helpless 23-month-old toddler high into the air by his arms – then fails to catch him, causing a devastating fall that resulted in traumatic brain injury and permanent hearing loss.

The disturbing incident, captured on surveillance footage, has triggered a major lawsuit from the toddler’s parents, Matt and Elena Kittle, against The Bay Club Clubhouse in El Segundo, California. They accuse the facility of negligence, battery, fraud, and emotional distress, claiming the upscale daycare – marketed as a safe perk for members of the nearby Manhattan Country Club – failed to protect their son in a moment that should have been routine child supervision.

According to the lawsuit filed by attorneys at Rosen Saba LLP, Matt Kittle dropped off his young son C.K. at 8:35 a.m. on the morning of the incident in March 2025, trusting the facility as part of his club membership. What happened next was captured in chilling detail on the daycare’s own cameras.

In the footage, the worker grabs little C.K. by both arms and swings him upward in a reckless motion, propelling the toddler at least six feet into the air. Stills from the video show the tiny boy’s body arched helplessly high above the adult’s head, legs kicking, before gravity takes over. The worker fails to catch him properly, and both crash hard to the floor – with the adult falling directly on top of the child. C.K. hits his head on impact and lies there as other adults in the room react in shock. The toddler immediately begins screaming hysterically.

The family was initially told by staff that C.K. had simply “fallen” and was fine – no need to pick him up. Fifteen minutes later, they called back asking the parents to retrieve him because they “couldn’t settle him.” An employee even claimed the fall was only from about 1.5 feet, but the video proves the horrifying truth: a dangerous high toss followed by a brutal collapse.

By the time C.K. got home, he was extremely drowsy, lethargic, and irritable. His right eye was swollen shut, his face badly bruised, and his mouth puffed up. Rushed to Torrance Hospital’s ER, he was diagnosed with a traumatic brain injury. He continues to suffer symptoms, including significant hearing loss – a heartbreaking, potentially lifelong consequence of the incident.

Photos released as part of the lawsuit show the aftermath in heartbreaking detail: C.K.’s swollen, bruised face and the exhaustion in his parents’ eyes as they hold their injured son, fighting for justice against a facility they trusted.

The Bay Club Clubhouse, which serves wealthy members of the Manhattan Country Club (where initiation fees can reach $25,000 and monthly dues hit $1,000), is not licensed by the California Department of Social Services. The lawsuit accuses them of improperly claiming exemption because parents are technically “on the premises” – even though parents like Matt Kittle were not required to stay in the daycare area and were instead at the club itself.

This is not just an isolated accident, the suit argues. It points to deeper systemic failures, including misleading assurances of safety and a dangerous loophole that allowed unlicensed care to operate with insufficient oversight.

The Kittles are demanding accountability, with the amount to be determined by a jury. Their attorneys are fighting to ensure no other child suffers similar harm from reckless actions in a place that should prioritize safety above all else.

This case has ignited furious calls for stricter daycare regulations, especially at high-end clubs and facilities serving families who assume premium membership means premium protection. Parents nationwide are sharing the story with warnings: always request footage, never accept downplayed incidents, and demand proper licensing and training for anyone caring for children.

For the Kittle family, what should have been a normal day at the club has become a nightmare of medical appointments, fear for their son’s future, and a fight against a powerful institution.

The video evidence is undeniable – and it’s a wake-up call for every parent who trusts others with their most precious child.

If your child attends daycare, ask the hard questions today. Demand to see safety protocols. Push for transparency. Because one careless throw should never cost a toddler his hearing, his health, or his innocence.