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Learning that your child may have experienced Reporting the Incident
In Texas, suspected abuse or neglect must be reported to the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services (DFPS). You can do this by calling the Texas Abuse Hotline at 1-800-252-5400 or submitting a report online at txabusehotline.org. This report will trigger an investigation, which may include interviews with staff, a review of daycare records, and an on-site visit from licensing officials.
In addition to the DFPS report, Child Care Licensing, also part of DFPS, may conduct its own review of the daycare’s policies and procedures. These findings can sometimes help build a larger picture of what happened and whether the daycare followed required safety standards.
Collecting and Preserving Information
If you are considering taking legal action, it’s important to begin gathering and preserving any relevant information. This might include:
- Copies of any written reports from the daycare
- Notes about what your child shared with you
- Photos of any injuries
- Medical records or documentation from doctor visits
- Emails, messages, or communications with daycare staff
Even if some of this information feels informal or incomplete, it can help build a clearer timeline of what occurred. Your legal team can use this to identify gaps in care or policy violations that contributed to your child’s harm.
Exploring Your Legal Options
Daycare facilities in Texas are legally required to meet specific licensing standards, called minimum standards, including staff training, supervision ratios, and safety procedures. When a facility fails to meet those standards—and a child is harmed as a result—families may have grounds to take legal action.
This allows families to pursue damages for things like medical expenses, counseling or therapy costs, and the emotional impact of the experience on the child. These cases also serve a larger purpose by pushing facilities to improve safety protocols and prevent similar incidents from happening in the future.
At The Button Law Firm, we take a thoughtful, client-centered approach to these cases. We aim to help families understand the legal process, feel supported, and make informed decisions about what’s best for their child.
How We Support Families in Katy and Beyond
Our firm represents families across Texas, including those in Katy and the surrounding communities, in cases involving daycare negligence and abuse. We’ve handled claims involving lack of supervision, unqualified staff, failure to follow pickup procedures, and unsafe environments.
While every case is unique, what remains constant is our commitment to helping parents find answers and pursue accountability. We work with investigators, review internal policies, and analyze compliance records to build strong, fact-based cases on behalf of our clients.
Contact The Button Law Firm
If your child was harmed at a daycare in Katy, we’re here to help. The Button Law Firm offers free, confidential consultations to families navigating these situations. We’ll listen to your concerns, explain your legal options, and guide you on the next steps, whether or not you decide to pursue a case.
To speak with a member of our team, call us directly at 214-449-6609, email us at intake@buttonlawfirm.com, or fill out the contact form on our website. We’re here to support you and your family however we can.
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