The Eagle Covers BLF Lawsuit Against College Station Daycare That Left Toddler Outside Alone

The Eagle Spotlights Lawsuit Filed by The Button Law Firm

A lawsuit filed by The Button Law Firm is drawing public attention after The Eagle reported on the disturbing treatment of a toddler at a College Station daycare. According to the article, the child was repeatedly left outside alone on the daycare’s back porch during nap time, simply because she cried or couldn’t fall asleep.

“It’s just astonishing and shocking that they would treat a child almost like you would treat a dog,” attorney Russell Button told The Eagle.

The lawsuit alleges that this was not a one-time failure, but a pattern of negligent treatment that went on for months before it was finally uncovered.

Toddler Found Outside and Alone

As detailed in the report from The Eagle, the mistreatment came to light during a routine inspection by state officials. One incident described a young child found outside on a chilly day, sitting on the ground in only a T-shirt and jeans. She was visibly upset, and the staff had closed the door behind her. No one was supervising her, and the staff later admitted they had no way to see or hear her while she was outside.

The investigation revealed that this was not an isolated event; staff confirmed that placing the child outside during nap time had become a regular practice, happening almost daily over a span of at least three months.

Daycare Failed to Inform the Parents

Even after the child was found outside, the daycare failed to notify the family. A follow-up inspection one month later confirmed that the parents were still unaware of what had happened.

The Eagle published a statement from the family through The Button Law Firm, emphasizing the betrayal of trust. The family believed the daycare would provide a nurturing, safe environment, only to find out that their child had been mistreated and left to suffer alone.

Prior Violations Point to a Larger Problem

Records from Texas Health and Human Services show that the daycare had already been cited in the past for issues related to supervision and reporting. Despite promoting a philosophy centered on care and respect, the facility failed to uphold even the most basic safety standards.

BLF Is Fighting for Accountability

The Button Law Firm filed this lawsuit to hold the daycare accountable and to prevent this kind of mistreatment from happening to another child. “This had happened multiple times over the course of at least three months that we know of right now, and the daycare never told our clients what had happened to their daughter,” Button said in The Eagle feature.

Coverage like this is essential. By sharing the facts and exposing harmful practices, articles like The Eagle's report help raise awareness and encourage other families to speak up.

Speak With The Button Law Firm Today

No family should have to find out after the fact that their child was mistreated by someone they trusted. If something feels wrong, or if you’ve discovered your child was harmed at daycare, don’t wait.

Call The Button Law Firm today at (214) 699-4409, email us at intake@buttonlawfirm.com, or reach out through the contact form. Our team is here to listen, investigate, and take action to protect your child and your family’s future.