FOX 44 Report Examines BLF’s Lawsuit Discussing Serious Safety Failures at Galaxy Ranch Private School

How a Simple Moment Turned Into a Medical Crisis

According to the lawsuit and FOX 44’s coverage, the Saunders’ toddler tapped his foot in spilled milk, a harmless and age-appropriate action. Instead of calmly redirecting him, the caregiver responded with force. She grabbed him by the arm, dragged him across the room into a camera blind spot, and placed him in a time-out chair. She later admitted that his head struck an open bathroom door during the interaction.

Surveillance footage showed the child crying and asking to go home. Instead of checking for injuries or comforting him, the caregiver ignored him. Later, as he lay on his cot, she repeatedly covered his head with a blanket. When she attempted to force his eyes shut, she discovered he was limp, unresponsive, and showing signs of seizure activity.

The daycare then failed in one of the most crucial moments. Despite clear signs of a life-threatening emergency, more than an hour passed before anyone called for medical help.

Why Immediate Action Matters in Daycare Emergencies

FOX 44 emphasized what happened next. By the time emergency responders arrived, the toddler was unconscious, vomiting, and experiencing multiple seizures. First responders had to use a manual resuscitation bag to help him breathe. A CT scan at a nearby hospital revealed a skull fracture and brain bleed so severe that he had to be airlifted to a Dallas trauma center and admitted to the pediatric intensive care unit.

When a child experiences head trauma, a delayed response can dramatically worsen the outcome. Required childcare protocols clearly state that caregivers must seek emergency medical attention right away when a child shows signs of head injury, seizure, or unresponsiveness. Galaxy Ranch Private School failed to follow those basic, lifesaving steps.

Warning Signs and Staffing Issues That Should Not Have Been Ignored

FOX 44 also shared findings from state investigators. The caregiver responsible had only been employed for three months and was placed alone with ten toddlers, the maximum ratio allowed by Texas childcare regulations. According to the lawsuit, she was overwhelmed and underqualified to safely supervise such a large group on her own.

Galaxy Ranch had received at least one complaint about her performance prior to the incident, but according to the lawsuit, the daycare did not document it or provide corrective training. Investigators later confirmed violations of multiple childcare laws, including the use of prohibited punishment tactics and failure to ensure children were protected from harm.

Helping the Saunders Family Seek Accountability and Safer Daycare Standards

The Saunders family trusted Galaxy Ranch Private School to care for their son. When that trust was broken, they turned to The Button Law Firm for answers and support. Our team is working closely with the family to uncover every detail of what happened, hold the daycare accountable, and push for stronger emergency response standards across Texas childcare centers. No parent should ever learn that their child waited more than an hour for medical help during a crisis.

Contact The Button Law Firm after a Daycare Injury

If your child was seriously injured or put at risk because a daycare failed to act quickly during an emergency, contact The Button Law Firm immediately. Your family deserves answers and strong advocacy. You can reach our team by calling 214-699-4409, emailing intake@buttonlawfirm.com, or using our secure contact form. All three options connect you directly with our team right away.

We are here to listen, support your family, and protect your child’s future.