When NBC DFW aired its feature on the Saunders family, the station helped bring widespread attention to the lawsuit filed by The Button Law Firm on behalf of the Saunders’ young son, who suffered severe head injuries while in the care of Galaxy Ranch Private School. NBC DFW visited our office to speak with the child’s mother, Keisha Saunders, who described the moment everything changed. She had dropped off her son healthy and excited for the day ahead, only to receive a panicked call hours later that something was terribly wrong.
By the time she reached the Rockwall daycare, paramedics were working over her little boy, helping him breathe as he lay unresponsive. NBC DFW’s coverage captured the fear, confusion, and heartbreak Keisha felt in those moments and shared the reality that the Saunders family continues to live with. Their child survived, but as Keisha told NBC DFW, “he will never be the same.”
The Button Law Firm is standing beside the Saunders family as they seek answers, accountability, and safer childcare practices for all Texas families.
What Happened Inside the Rockwall Daycare
According to the article, the incident began with something simple and innocent. A cup of milk spilled on the classroom floor, and the young child tapped his foot in the puddle. The overwhelmed caregiver in the room, a 20-year-old employee with only a few months of experience, reacted in a way that no child should ever experience.
The lawsuit states that she grabbed the toddler aggressively and dragged him across the room. In that moment, his head struck a hard surface. He cried. He clutched his head. He asked to go home.
Instead of comforting him or seeking help, the caregiver resumed her routine as if nothing had happened.
Not long after, the little boy lay down on his cot. Within minutes, he became unresponsive and began showing signs of seizure activity. His body trembled. His eyes remained open, but he did not respond.
NBC DFW shared that by the time emergency responders arrived, he was unconscious and struggling to breathe. Doctors later discovered a skull fracture and bleeding in his brain. His injuries were so severe that he needed to be airlifted to the Children’s Medical Center in Dallas.
How This Changed the Saunders Family
During her NBC DFW interview, Keisha spoke quietly about the time that followed the incident. She described sitting beside her son in the ICU, watching monitors and machines, and feeling helpless in the moments she needed strength the most.
She remembers him before the injury. His laughter. His curiosity. His boundless energy.
She also remembers the fear of wondering if those pieces of him would ever fully return.
Today, the Saunders family celebrates small victories, like a smile on a hard day or a moment of play that feels like old times. Their son, now four, still loves Paw Patrol, Spiderman, and chicken nuggets. But the path forward is filled with therapies, medical appointments, and uncertainty about long-term effects.
As Keisha shared, “We take things one day at a time.”
How The Button Law Firm Is Supporting the Family
The Button Law Firm is working closely with the Saunders Family to uncover every detail about what happened and why. Our team is committed to helping families like the Saunders secure accountability when daycares fail to protect children.
This case is not only about what happened in one classroom. It is about the safety of all Texas children and the responsibilities that childcare centers must uphold. Parents deserve to know that when they drop off their child in the morning, they will be cared for by trained, supervised, and compassionate professionals.
By bringing their story forward, the Saunders family hopes their experience will prevent another child from being injured in the same way.
Contact The Button Law Firm After a Daycare Injury
If your child was seriously injured at daycare, you deserve support and clarity as you begin seeking answers. The Button Law Firm works closely with families who are navigating fear, confusion, and uncertainty. We help parents understand what happened, preserve evidence, and take steps toward accountability.
You can reach our team by calling 214-699-4409, emailing intake@buttonlawfirm.com, or contacting us through our contact form. A member of our team will listen to your story, answer your questions, and guide you through your next steps.
You do not have to face this alone. We are here to support your family and help protect your child’s future.
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