WRIC Feature Focuses on Daycare Negligence in Lawsuit Filed by The Button Law Firm

What Happened in the Rockwall Daycare Classroom

According to the lawsuit and as detailed in WRIC’s coverage, the Saunders’ toddler tapped his foot in milk that had spilled on the classroom floor. Instead of gently correcting him, the overwhelmed and unsupervised caregiver responded with force. The complaint states she grabbed him by the arm, dragged him into an area not visible on camera, and placed him in a time-out chair. The Galaxy Ranch caregiver later admitted that his head had hit an open bathroom door during this interaction.

Surveillance footage shows the child crying and asking to go home. Rather than checking on him or comforting him, the caregiver ignored him and continued preparing the classroom for naptime. The lawsuit also states that the caregiver repeatedly covered his head with a blanket while he lay on his cot. When she later tried to force his eyes closed, she realized he was unresponsive and showing signs consistent with a seizure.

Almost an hour passed before emergency responders were called. Doctors discovered the child had had multiple seizures, a skull fracture, and a brain bleed so severe that he had to be airlifted to a Dallas hospital and treated in the pediatric intensive care unit.

Staffing Problems and Past Warnings at Galaxy Ranch Private School

WRIC also highlighted concerns about a lack of oversight at Galaxy Ranch Private School. According to the lawsuit, the caregiver had only been at the school for three months and was left alone with the maximum number of toddlers. Galaxy Ranch had received at least one complaint about her, but did not document the issue or provide additional training.

Investigators with the Texas Health and Human Services Commission and the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services later confirmed violations of multiple childcare laws, including using prohibited punishment tactics and failing to ensure children were protected from harm.

Supporting the Saunders Family and Working for Change

The Saunders family trusted Galaxy Ranch Private School to care for their son, and their lives changed when that trust was broken. Navigating such a traumatic and confusing situation can feel overwhelming for any parent. That is why they turned to The Button Law Firm. Our team is deeply committed to helping families understand what went wrong, protecting their legal rights, and supporting them through every step of the process.

We are working closely with the Saunders family to uncover the truth, demand accountability, and push for stronger safety practices across Texas childcare centers. Their hope, and ours, is that by sharing what happened and bringing this case forward, no other child will have to endure a similar tragedy. Families deserve childcare environments where safety, supervision, and compassion come first.

Contact The Button Law Firm if Your Child Was Seriously Injured

If your child was injured or put at risk at daycare, do not wait to get help. Your family deserves support, answers, and immediate action. To speak with our team, contact The Button Law Firm today by calling 214-699-4409, emailing intake@buttonlawfirm.com, or reaching out through our contact page. All three options go directly to our team so we can help your family right away.

You are not alone. We are here to listen, guide you, and help protect your child’s future.