A Hennepin County jury this week returned a split verdict in the case of a Maple Grove daycare teacher accused of inappropriately touching a 9-year-old, acquitting him on some of the most serious counts while leaving two others undecided. The allegations date to August 2024 at a Tutor Time center in Maple Grove, and the murky outcome has put both the center and the still-active criminal cases under a brighter spotlight.
Verdict and case status
A jury found Ryan Vaughan, 39, of Bethel, not guilty on one count each of first-degree and second-degree criminal sexual conduct, according to court documents. Jurors could not reach agreement on two additional counts, leaving those charges without a verdict. Vaughan was formally acquitted on the counts jurors cleared.
The court record also lists Vaughan for a hearing on June 30, 2026, as other allegations continue to move through Hennepin County courts, as reported by CBS Minnesota.
Allegations and timeline
Police were called to the Tutor Time center on Aug. 12, 2024, after the child’s parent reported that her behavior had been “off,” and charging documents allege the teacher touched the child multiple times over the span of a week. Two days later, the child was taken for a forensic interview at a Minneapolis abuse-treatment center, and the criminal complaint states the child told investigators the teacher instructed her not to tell. Those details were reported in local coverage by FOX 9.
Related charges and court calendar
Separate from the 9-year-old’s case, prosecutors filed additional first-degree criminal sexual conduct charges in July 2025 accusing Vaughan of sexually assaulting a 7-year-old. Those allegations remain pending while prosecutors and defense attorneys prepare for upcoming hearings. Vaughan’s status on the docket, along with the unresolved counts from the recent trial, is reflected in court filings and coverage noted by CBS Minnesota.
Daycare record and oversight
Tutor Time of Maple Grove operates under a state child-care license at 6340 Wedgwood Rd N in Maple Grove, and the Minnesota Department of Human Services licensing record shows recent reviews and investigations tied to that site. State documents and local reporting note past citations for issues such as background-study problems and lapses in supervision. The company told reporters it cooperated with authorities and put corrective actions in place. For more detail, see the Minnesota DHS licensing lookup and coverage in the Star Tribune.
Forensic interviews and victim support
In Hennepin County, children who report abuse are typically referred to CornerHouse, a Minneapolis child-advocacy center that conducts forensic interviews and offers mental-health support and advocacy for families. CornerHouse says it works with law enforcement and child-protection agencies to coordinate interviews and follow-up care, and it posts resources for caregivers and professionals on its website. More information is available from CornerHouse…