A 2-year-old boy in Fort Worth was abused by a daycare worker who aggressively yanked the toddler’s arm and pushed him face-first to the ground. The child’s mom witnessed the incident while watching the live feed of the daycare center’s surveillance cameras. She then saw the worker pick up her son, who lay motionless on the floor, and carry him out of view from the cameras.Following her son’s incident, she reviewed additional surveillance footage from that day and noticed other children being inappropriately disciplined by caregivers. Despite the seriousness of the incident involving her son, she was never contacted by the Fort Worth daycare center, as required by Texas daycare laws, nor did the facility contact emergency services or the state to report the incident and the little boy’s injuries.
An independent investigation by the Texas Health and Human Services Commission Child-Care Licensing Division and the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services cited the facility for violating multiple licensing rules, also known as minimum standards. The state agencies immediately put a safety plan in place to ensure the Fort Worth facility took the necessary steps to correct its staff’s methods and comply with the numerous violations.
A deeper dive into the Fort Worth daycare center’s safety history found the incident involving the toddler was not an isolated one. The childcare facility had a history of citations from the state, including failing to properly supervise children in its care and failing to report an injury to a child that required medical treatment, along with employees using prohibited harsh and cruel punishment methods on the children.
Daycare abuse incidents like this are why our Texas daycare injury lawyers have created a free guide to help parents, like you, find a safe daycare for their children. Our knowledgeable team has found that many childcare facilities with fancy websites, like the facility in this case, fall short on their promises to keep children in their care out of harm’s way. We have found empowering and educating parents is the first step to protecting children.
More Helpful Information
For guidance on navigating the aftermath of daycare injuries, explore these articles. They offer valuable insights into understanding legal rights, addressing medical concerns, and ensuring your child's safety and well-being, providing the crucial information you need to effectively handle such situations.
- What Are My Rights as a Parent If My Child Was Hurt at a Daycare Center in Texas?
- How to File a Daycare Incident Report When Your Child is Hurt at a Texas Daycare
- 8 Commonly Asked Questions About Daycare Injuries Answered
How The Button Law Firm Can Help Your Family with a Daycare Injury Case
If your child was abused or neglected at a daycare center, camp, or school, contact our compassionate child injury attorneys at The Button Law Firm. Our attorneys will listen to you and your child to assess the situation and determine where a childcare facility failed to protect your child. Our attorneys at The Button Law Firm are recognized on the prestigious Texas Super Lawyers list, and we can help guide you after a traumatizing incident involving your child. We work on contingency, meaning we don’t charge you or collect any upfront fees to get started on your case. Call us at 214-699-4409 or fill out a contact form for a free consult
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