CBS42 Feature Focuses on Family’s Fight for Accountability After Skull Fracture at Galaxy Ranch Private School

How the Incident Unfolded at the Rockwall Daycare

According to the lawsuit and as described in the CBS42 story, the Saunders’ toddler was simply tapping his foot in spilled milk when an overwhelmed caregiver reacted inappropriately. The caregiver is accused of grabbing the little boy, dragging him across the classroom, and placing him in a time-out chair out of the camera’s view. The Galaxy Ranch caregiver later admitted that his head had struck an open bathroom door during the interaction.

The video shows the child crying and asking to go home, yet instead of comforting him or checking for signs of injury, the unsupervised caregiver continued her routine. Later that afternoon, the caregiver found him unresponsive and showing signs of a seizure. Nearly an hour passed between the head injury and the daycare’s call for emergency help.

Doctors discovered a skull fracture and brain bleed that required the child to be airlifted to a Dallas hospital and admitted to the pediatric intensive care unit. These are the kinds of medical emergencies that childcare safety standards are designed to prevent.

Staffing Problems and Past Warnings at Galaxy Ranch

CBS42 also highlighted concerns about staffing and oversight at Galaxy Ranch. According to the lawsuit, the caregiver had been employed at the school for only three months and was left alone with ten toddlers. The daycare had received at least one complaint about her performance, but did not document it or provide additional training.

State investigators later confirmed violations of childcare laws, including the use of prohibited punishment tactics and failing to protect children from harm. When daycares do not follow state requirements, it creates an environment where children are more likely to be seriously injured.

Media stories like the CBS42 feature help raise awareness, reminding childcare centers of their responsibilities and helping families better understand their rights.

Helping the Texas Family Seek Answers and Accountability

The Saunders family trusted Galaxy Ranch Private School to care for their little boy, and everything changed when that trust was broken. No parent ever expects to face something like this, and navigating the aftermath can feel overwhelming. That is why the Saunders family turned to The Button Law Firm. Our team is committed to giving families the support, guidance, and advocacy they need during some of the hardest moments of their lives.

We are working with the Saunders family to hold the daycare accountable and push for safer childcare practices statewide. Their hope, and ours, is that by bringing the truth to light, no other family will experience the pain they have endured.

Contact The Button Law Firm after a Daycare Injury

If you believe your child was seriously injured at daycare, do not wait to get help. Your family deserves answers and support right away. The Button Law Firm has a proven record of helping families navigate daycare injury cases and holding unsafe childcare centers accountable.

Call The Button Law Firm today at 214-699-4409, email us at intake@buttonlawfirm.com, or fill out our contact form.

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