Daycare Injury Lawyer Comments on Texas Teachers Accused of Giving Preschoolers Sleeping Stickers

Allegations at a Texas Daycare Program

SPRING, TX - According to a report by ABC News, parents in Spring, Texas, are raising concerns after discovering that teachers at Northgate Crossing Elementary’s daycare program allegedly gave preschool children “sleep aid” stickers during nap time. A mother told reporters that her four-year-old daughter came home wearing a starry-night sticker and called it “a sleeping sticker” that her teacher gave her “for sleeping time.”

Understandably, this raised immediate alarm. Parents trust daycare providers to follow the rules designed to protect young children, not to hand out substances that could alter their bodies or behavior.

The Button Law Firm emphasizes that drugging children, whether with melatonin or anything else, is not only unsafe but also violates the duty caregivers have to protect children in their care. While we are not directly involved in this case, our team of daycare and child injury lawyers wants to highlight the dangers of drug use at daycares.

Safe Sleep Must Be Prioritized in Daycare Settings

Daycares in Texas are required to provide safe environments for rest, and that includes following safe sleep practices. The state has established minimum standards for childcare facilities that clearly outline what is and is not acceptable during nap time. Safe sleep means creating a calm, quiet space, providing mats or cribs that meet safety guidelines, and allowing children to rest naturally.

No daycare worker should ever resort to giving a child a substance to make them sleep. Not only does this bypass parents’ right to decide what is best for their child, but it also puts children at risk of side effects or health complications. For many families, hearing that their child may have been given melatonin without their knowledge is a nightmare.

Why Drugging Children Is Illegal and Dangerous

While melatonin is commonly sold over the counter, that does not make it safe for unregulated use with children, especially preschoolers. According to medical experts, melatonin can affect sleep cycles, hormone development, and behavior in young kids. Giving it to a child without a parent’s consent is both dangerous and unlawful.

Texas’s minimum standards for childcare are clear: only a parent or guardian, along with a doctor’s instruction, can authorize medication for a child in daycare. No staff member should ever decide to administer any drug or supplement. When caregivers take shortcuts to control children’s behavior, they place convenience over safety, and children pay the price.

How The Button Law Firm Helps Families After Daycare Neglect

Stories like this highlight why families must be vigilant about what happens at their child’s daycare. When facilities fail to meet the state’s minimum standards, whether through unsafe sleep practices, neglect, or unauthorized drugging, children can suffer serious harm.

At The Button Law Firm, we have seen firsthand how daycare neglect impacts families. We work to hold facilities accountable when they cut corners or break the rules meant to keep kids safe. Our team helps parents uncover what happened, demand accountability, and push for safer environments for all children.

We believe in better standards of care. Every child deserves a daycare that follows the law, respects parents’ rights, and provides a safe, nurturing environment.

Contact The Button Law Firm

If you believe your child was given medication or harmed by unsafe practices at a daycare, The Button Law Firm is here to help. Our team is experienced in handling cases involving daycare neglect and violations of Texas minimum standards. Call us at 214-699-4409 or reach out through our website to schedule a free consultation. We’re here to listen, guide you through your options, and fight to protect your child’s future.