What to Do If a Galveston Daycare Gave Your Child Medication Without Permission

Why This Is So Dangerous

Even small doses of over-the-counter medicine can trigger serious side effects in young children. Imagine what could happen if the wrong prescription drug is given. Allergic reactions, breathing problems, or dangerous drug interactions are not rare “what ifs.” They are real medical emergencies that families in Texas have faced after daycare errors.

That is why Texas law is crystal clear: no daycare can administer medication without written authorization from a parent. If your child was medicated behind your back, the facility failed to follow state regulations and failed to protect your child.

How These Incidents Happen

Parents often ask, “Why would a daycare even do this?” The answers are usually frustrating:

To make things easier for staff – giving medicine to make a child drowsy or calm is sadly not unheard of.
Poor training or oversight – caregivers who lack understanding of the rules.
Cutting corners – skipping paperwork because it feels inconvenient.

None of these excuses matter. The bottom line is that daycares are responsible for every pill, drop, or dose they give.

Your Legal Options in Galveston

When something this serious happens, parents have more than one path forward:

Report the violation. The Texas Health and Human Services Commission can investigate and sanction the daycare.
Hold the daycare accountable legally. If your child was harmed or even put at risk, you may have grounds to take action against the facility. A legal claim can shed light on what happened and push the daycare to implement lasting changes.
Demand safer policies. Many cases lead to stronger rules, better training, and greater protection for other families.

Our firm has worked with parents across Texas after their child was drugged at daycare. We know how overwhelming it is to balance your child’s recovery with the fight for accountability.

Taking the Next Step

When your child’s safety has been violated in such a personal way, it is natural to feel a mix of anger, fear, and guilt. Many parents blame themselves for trusting the daycare, but the truth is simple: this is not your fault. Daycares have a duty to follow strict rules, and when they fail to do so, they put children in danger.

Taking the next step often means more than just reporting the incident; it also involves addressing the underlying issues. It is about making sure your child receives proper care, getting clear answers from the daycare, and holding the facility accountable so no other child is put at risk. Having an experienced legal team by your side can give you the support and guidance you need to protect your family while forcing the daycare to answer for its actions.

Contact The Button Law Firm

If your child was given medication without your permission at a Galveston daycare, you do not have to face this battle alone. The Button Law Firm is dedicated to helping families uncover the truth, demand accountability, and create safer childcare environments across Texas.

Call us today at 214-699-4409 or visit www.buttonlawfirm.com to schedule a free and confidential consultation. Your child’s safety and your family’s peace of mind matter, and we are here to stand with you every step of the way.

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.

You can give us a call at 281-857-6116 or email us at intake@buttonlawfirm.com. You can also reach out to us by filling out the form below or by starting a chat with a member of our team.