The Overnight Daycare ‘House Of Horror’

For years, parents trusted David Tuck to care for their children at Bluemoor Family Day Care in Batemans Bay on the NSW South Coast. Decades later, the full extent of his abuse is still emerging, with Tuck now believed to have more than 55 victims across multiple states. He died in 2001 before police could bring him to justice. In this episode, survivors Laura-Jane and Hailey share their story, while also examining the failures of local authorities and the failures of the Australian Government and our justice system to keep kids safe from predators.  Sign the #Keep Kids Safe petition here.  https://www.change.org/p/keep-kids-sa... LINKS If any of the contents in this episode have caused distress, know that there is help available via Lifeline on 13 11 14 or Beyond Blue on 1300 22 4636. Contact Full Stop Australia on 1800 385 578, 7 days, 24 hours. GET IN TOUCH Follow us on Instagram and TikTok @truecrimeconversations Want us to cover a case on the podcast? Email us at [email protected] or send us a voice note. Make sure to leave us a rating and review on Apple & Spotify to let us know how you're liking the episodes.  CREDITS  Guests: Laura-Jane Phoenix and Hailey Host: Gemma Bath  Senior Producer: Tahli Blackman Group Executive Producer: Ilaria Brophy Video Editor: Julian Rosario Audio Designer: Tegan Salder Mamamia acknowledges the traditional owners of the land on which we have recorded this podcast. TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 - The Horrific Reality of Batemans Bay Family Daycare 03:38 - Why LJ and Hailey Are Speaking Out Now 06:09 - How Local Authorities Suppressed The Truth 16:01 - The Warning Signs and Grooming Tactics Used 26:24 - Why David Tuck's Prior Charges Were Ignored 35:09 - The Abuser's Death and The 20-Year Cover-Up 45:32 - The Lifelong Impact on Parenting and Trust 48:49 - Why Working With Children Checks Must Change 52:14 - The Keep Kids Safe Petition and Demand for Reform