Edinburg Daycare Worker Accused of Hitting 1-Year-Old Who Wouldn’t Nap

This Was Not the First Concern at the Facility

ValleyCentral also reported that this daycare had been cited before. State records show there was another incident in June 2025 involving “improper treatment” of a child, and that employee was terminated.

Now, less than a year later, a new video has surfaced showing another worker accused of injuring a toddler during nap time.

When a daycare has more than one serious incident involving staff treatment of children, it raises difficult but important questions.

What changes were made after the first incident? 

Was supervision increased? 

Were new safeguards put in place?

Daycare safety is not just about firing someone after something goes wrong. It is about preventing harm in the first place.

A 1-Year-Old Cannot Speak Up for Himself

What makes this case especially heartbreaking is the child’s age. A 1-year-old cannot clearly describe what happened. He cannot explain why he is crying or why he has marks on his body.

According to ValleyCentral, the child’s mother noticed the injuries after pickup. Only after the video was reviewed did the alleged aggressive handling and striking come to light.

Toddlers are completely dependent on caregivers to keep them safe. When that trust is broken, the impact can go beyond physical marks. Young children can become fearful, anxious, or unsettled in ways they cannot explain. Some families seek counseling or play therapy after incidents like this to help their child feel safe again.

A daycare classroom should be a calm place where children are gently guided through routines, not forced into compliance.

How The Button Law Firm Supports Families

When something like this happens, families are often overwhelmed. They may feel anger, guilt, confusion, and fear all at once. They want answers. They want to know how it happened and whether it could have been prevented.

At The Button Law Firm, we help families understand what went wrong and how the daycare failed to properly supervise or protect their child. We focus on helping children get the support they need, whether that includes medical care, counseling, or other services to help them recover.

Incidents involving infants and toddlers are especially serious because these children cannot advocate for themselves. When daycare systems fail, families deserve accountability and support.

The Button Law Firm’s Commitment to Protecting Children

What happened in this Edinburg daycare should never happen to any child. Parents leave their children at daycare expecting patience, kindness, and care — especially during vulnerable moments like nap time.

Although BLF is not handling this specific case, we stand with families whose children have been harmed in daycare settings. Children deserve protection. When that protection fails, families deserve answers and real support.

If your child has been harmed or mistreated at daycare, you can contact The Button Law Firm by calling (214) 699-4409, emailing intake@buttonlawfirm.com, or filling out the contact form on our website.