Neglect and Failures at a Texas Gym’s Kids Club
Like many parents, a San Antonio couple dropped off their son at a gym’s kids’ club while they worked out. The gym’s childcare facility promised to provide a “safe, fun environment,” but their son was not properly supervised at the facility. He climbed on top of a table, then fell off, landing on the floor on his right side. The little boy was seriously hurt and suffered permanent injuries from the fall.
The gym and its childcare facility failed to prioritize the safety of the little boy and other children in its care. In fact, the little boy’s injuries could have been prevented if he had been properly supervised. Sadly, the gym’s kids’ club had many shortcomings, including:
- Failing to maintain a safe premises
- Failing to properly train and supervise the gym’s kids’ club staff to ensure child safety
- Failing to fix dangerous conditions in the kids’ club area
- Failing to hire qualified workers
What to Look for in a Gym’s Childcare Facility
Many parents will be shocked to learn that gym kids’ clubs or childcare facilities in Texas are not licensed or regulated the way typical daycare centers are. Our firm has compiled a list of questions that you should ask if you plan to use the childcare center at a gym. Here are a few:
- What is the ratio of caregivers to children?
- What are the minimum and maximum ages of the children?
- How are the staff trained and screened?
- Are there age-appropriate toys and activities available?
It is also important to spend some time observing the caregivers at the gym in action. If you hear lots of crying children or workers scolding the children, that is not a good sign.
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.
- How to File a Daycare Incident Report When Your Child is Hurt at a Texas Daycare
- 8 Commonly Asked Questions About Daycare Injuries Answered
- What You Need to Know If Your Child Is Injured at a Gym Daycare
How The Button Law Firm Can Help Your Family with a Gym Childcare Injury Case
If your child was neglected or harmed at a gym childcare or daycare facility, contact our compassionate child injury attorneys at The Button Law Firm. We are experienced in working on cases involving children, like the little boy in this case who was seriously hurt at a gym’s kids’ club. Our attorneys will listen to you and your child to assess the situation and determine where a gym or daycare failed to protect your child in its care. All of 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 below for a free consultation.