BLF Responds to Report of Baby Testing Positive for Meth After Time at Mississippi Daycare

Tragedy Strikes at Mississippi Daycare

YAZOO CITY, MS - At The Button Law Firm, we help families navigate the aftermath of unimaginable situations, especially when it involves a child being harmed while in daycare. We’ve worked with parents whose children were drugged, abused, or neglected by the very people entrusted to care for them. That’s why reports like the one published by Mississippi Today are so heartbreaking—and why we feel compelled to speak up.

According to the article, a 9-month-old infant tested positive for methamphetamine after spending the day at a licensed daycare in Yazoo City, Mississippi. While The Button Law Firm is not handling this case, we work on similar cases and are here to support families in holding daycares accountable when their negligence causes harm to a child. When something this serious happens, families deserve answers and action, not excuses.

What Happened at the Mississippi Daycare?

As reported in the Mississippi Today article, the infant’s mother noticed something was wrong the moment she arrived to pick up her little boy. She could hear screaming from down the hallway, and when she reached the classroom, her baby appeared confused, unresponsive, and exhibited emotional distress that was completely out of the ordinary.

That evening, the little boy continued crying uncontrollably. After hours of trying to soothe their baby, the parents rushed to a nearby children’s hospital. There, according to the article, medical staff ran a drug test, which came back positive for amphetamines. A follow-up confirmation test revealed the presence of methamphetamine, a powerful and dangerous stimulant. Doctors estimated the drug was likely ingested between noon and 4 p.m., while the infant was in the care of the daycare.

The child was evaluated for other possible injuries and remained in the hospital for approximately 12 hours. Both parents tested negative for drug use.

A History of Complaints and Minimal Consequences

According to Mississippi Today, the Mississippi Department of Health, which licenses and oversees daycares in the state, fined the facility $50 for failing to report the incident, as required by law. However, the agency did not confirm that the methamphetamine exposure occurred while the child was at daycare, and the investigation’s findings were limited.

The article also revealed past complaints filed against the daycare in 2023 and 2024, alleging that workers had hit children, grabbed them roughly, and locked them in dark rooms. Though state investigators claimed these allegations couldn’t be substantiated at the time, later video footage reportedly captured a caregiver threatening a child and staff discussing disciplinary practices that violate childcare standards.

The daycare did not have security cameras in the classrooms, making it even more difficult to verify what occurred. As part of its corrective plan, the facility reportedly began requiring visitors to wear shoe coverings, based on a theory that drug residue could have been tracked in from the outside.

Despite the severity of this incident and past allegations, the daycare continued operating, and no further penalties were issued.

How The Button Law Firm Helps Families After Daycare Drugging Incidents

At The Button Law Firm, we understand how traumatic it is to find out your child may have been exposed to drugs while at daycare. These are deeply personal and painful experiences, and families deserve real accountability, not surface-level corrections or excuses.

When we work with families facing similar situations, we take immediate steps to gather critical evidence, investigate a daycare’s history, and consult with medical professionals. Our goal is to uncover the full truth and make sure no other child is put in harm’s way.

We also believe in empowering parents to take action right away when they suspect something is wrong. If you believe your child may have been harmed or neglected at daycare, we recommend the following steps:

1. Ask for an incident report from the daycare right away. Daycare staff are required to document and report any unusual or harmful incidents that occur during the day.
2. If cameras are installed at the facility, request access to surveillance footage. Video can be one of the most important tools in understanding what actually happened.
3. Take your child to a doctor or hospital immediately, even if you’re unsure what’s wrong. Medical professionals can run tests and begin documenting any signs of trauma or exposure.
4. Report the incident to your state’s childcare licensing agency. In many states, licensed daycares are required to notify authorities and parents about certain incidents, especially those involving injuries or suspected abuse.

When a daycare fails to protect a child or fails to report an incident, it must be held accountable. We’re here to help families navigate those next steps.

Contact The Button Law Firm After a Daycare Injury

If your child was harmed, drugged, or neglected while in daycare, The Button Law Firm is here to help. We focus on daycare and child injury cases and are passionate about helping families get the answers and justice they deserve.

You can call us at 214-699-4409, email us at intake@buttonlawfirm.com, or fill out the contact form on our website. Reach out today for a free, confidential case evaluation. You don’t have to go through this alone, and your child’s safety will always be our priority.