Choosing a daycare professional can be a difficult decision. It is hard for many parents to trust a stranger to care for their children. If a parent later discovers that the daycare has abused, mistreated, or neglected their child, it can be very traumatic. Parents may feel guilt about entrusting their child to the daycare and anger over the treatment of their child. If your child has been the victim of daycare abuse or neglect, you may wish to contact a lawyer.
Daycare Negligence Claims
There are many claims that can arise out of a daycare’s treatment of your child. If your son or daughter has special dietary or medical needs, the failure to attend to those needs may be negligent. It is also important for daycare providers to make sure they provide safe facilities. If your child is injured by a dangerous condition at the daycare, you may have a claim. Sometimes daycare providers fail to appropriately screen or train employees, which can also result in claims. It is not acceptable for daycare providers to use any sort of physical discipline with children. You might have a claim for assault if your child was spanked, slapped, or in any other way abused by a daycare provider. It is also not unheard of for daycare providers to have too many children and not enough staff to provide appropriate care. If your child has been neglected and has developed problems, you may have a claim.
Contact an Attorney
If your child has been mistreated, abused, injured, or neglected by a daycare provider, consider contacting an attorney. I can help you investigate whether you have a claim and can help you pursue your claims.
Hi,
My name is Greg Boggess and my son was given breast milk from another parent at his daycare center and they refuse to acknowledge who made the mistake or whether a mistake was made at all. I would like to get some information as to what recourse I have and how I can get the center to provide the information needed to ensure the health and well being of my child. As it stands we are contemplating sending our son to a different center under the same ownership but based on their lack of honesty we are not sure that is the best idea. Please provide a response as soon as possible as we are in an incredible time crunch regarding what to do next.
Thanks,
Greg Boggess
Greg:
You could pursue this, but it would be expensive and it would probably be difficult to prove damages. If you would like to meet to discuss your legal rights and options, I would be happy to meet with you (usual law firm rates apply).
Aaron
I currently work at a child care facility that is mistreating children. I have contacted DHS. An investigation is ongoing. I need to know if there is more I should be doing. Can you help guide me?
Jill:
We have an attorney here who would be happy to advice you regarding your legal options and how to protect your rights. This can usually be done in an hour, and normal legal fees apply. You are welcome to contact us if this interests you.
Aaron