Are Daycare Cleaning Practices Putting Children at Risk?

How Can Cleaning Practices Be Harmful to Kids at Daycare Centers?

Texas childcare laws, also known as minimum standards, require daycare centers to provide safe environments for children, including keeping them clean. With concerns about viruses and illnesses spreading rapidly among little ones, frequent sanitation has become a significant selling point for many daycare centers. While it’s reassuring to hear that a daycare center is committed to cleanliness, problems can arise when safety protocols aren’t followed.

Through our work helping families across Texas, our daycare injury lawyers share the top reasons why daycare cleaning practices can put kids at risk:

Caregivers Focused on Cleaning Do Not Closely Supervise Kids: Some daycare centers clean as they go, and while this sounds efficient, it can be problematic if it means caregivers focus on wiping down surfaces instead of keeping a close eye on children. Even a few seconds of turning attention away from little ones can lead to serious child injuries.

Chemical Burns from Harsh Cleaning Products: Go-to products used to kill germs, like bleach, disinfectant sprays, and floor cleaners that contain harsh chemicals, can lead to chemical burn injuries at the daycare center. In fact, we helped a family get justice after caregivers at a daycare center in Denton, Texas, did not read the label of a harsh, commercial-grade cleaning solution used to clean nap mats, and a child suffered severe burns on her face and singed hair.

Products Not Stored Properly Can Lead to Poisoning Incidents: Cleaning products are the leading cause of unintentional poisoning incidents in children younger than 6 years old, according to a medical study published by the National Institute of Health. Many harsh chemicals can poison or cause other serious injuries they are if ingested, touched, or inhaled by little ones. That is why it is so crucial that daycare centers keep cleaning supplies in a locked, safe place away from little hands. Also, caregivers need to read warning labels when cleaning toys that little ones frequently put in their mouths. (This also includes used cleaning wipes or rags containing cleaning materials in trash cans accessible to kids.) Learn more about daycare poisoning incidents here. If you are on a daycare tour or visit your child’s classroom and notice cleaning products out, that is a safety red flag.

Slippery Floors from Frequent Mopping Can Increase Fall Risks: Regular mopping is important, but if it's done during the day while children are in the classroom, it can create a slipping hazard. Toddlers and preschoolers are not always steady on their feet to begin with, and a slick floor can quickly lead to fall incidents at the daycare center that can cause bruises, broken bones, or concussions.

What Key Questions Should Parents Ask Daycare Centers About Cleaning Protocols?

As a parent, you have every right to ask how your child is being kept safe at a daycare center. Caregivers and daycare directors should be transparent and willing to share their cleaning protocols with you.

If you aren’t sure how to ask, here are a few starter questions:

Can you walk me through your daily cleaning routine?
Where are cleaning products stored?
Do teachers clean classrooms during the day or after hours?
Do you use non-toxic or child-safe cleaning products?
Are there times when kids aren’t in the room during cleaning?

Most caregivers want what’s best for the children, but they may not realize some cleaning habits could be putting kids at risk.

What Should You Do If Your Child Was Injured Because of Cleaning Practices at a Daycare Center?

Daycare centers in Texas are required to keep little ones safe. When they are injured because of unsafe cleaning protocols or products, that is considered negligence or a breach of duty. You have a right to take legal action to hold the daycare center accountable. (Taking this step can also help protect other children from suffering the same injuries.) Contact our experienced daycare injury lawyers by calling 214-699-4409 or emailing us at [email protected] for a free case evaluation. We will listen to you and help guide you to make the decision that is best for your family.

Was Your Child Harmed by Cleaning Practices a Texas Daycare Center? Contact The Button Law Firm.

If your child was injured by cleaning products or because of cleaning practices at a daycare center anywhere in Texas, contact our experienced daycare injury lawyers at The Button Law Firm. With lawyers in Dallas, Houston, and Midland, we are ready to listen, fight for your family, and help your family move forward. Our lawyers 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, email us at [email protected], or fill out a contact form for a free case evaluation.

Schedule a Free Case Evaluation with a Texas Daycare Abuse Attorney Today

If you or someone you know has a child who was harmed by their daycare teacher, contact our firm. We know how difficult getting through this can be. Our experienced team wants to help guide you – as we have helped guide many parents and families within Midland, Houston, Dallas, and the surrounding areas.

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