Daycare Drugging: A Nightmare No Parent Should Face
As shocking as it may sound, our daycare and childcare injury lawyers have handled cases where daycare providers intentionally drug children, using medications like antihistamines, such as Benadryl, to make them drowsy. It’s a horrifying reality that no parent should ever consider, yet it happens. How could this occur in a place designed to care for and nurture children?
Some caregivers resort to this practice as a quick fix, attempting to make children less active and easier to manage. This reflects a lack of professional competence and crosses ethical and legal lines. If a caregiver feels the need to drug children to maintain control, they should not be entrusted with the care of children in the first place.
The Serious Dangers of Drugging Children at Daycare
There are strict rules about giving medication to children at daycare. First and foremost, daycare providers are not permitted to administer any medication without the parents' explicit consent. Failing to get this permission violates the parents' trust and the law.
The consequences of giving children medication without proper oversight can be devastating. Improper dosing or giving the wrong medication can cause severe health problems or even result in death. Children can have allergies, pre-existing conditions, or sensitivities that caregivers may not be aware of, making unauthorized medication even more dangerous.
Why No Child Should Ever Be Drugged by a Caregiver
Parents send their children to daycare with the trust that the staff will provide a safe, nurturing, and caring environment. Drugging a child is an egregious breach of this trust. No parent should ever worry that their child’s well-being is at risk from those paid to protect them.
If your child or a loved one’s child has been drugged at daycare, it’s important to act quickly. Daycare negligence in the form of drugging children is not only illegal but can also cause long-lasting emotional and physical harm.
How Our Team Can Help
If you suspect that your child has been given medication without your consent at daycare, we can help. Our team of experienced and compassionate daycare and childcare injury lawyers at The Button Law Firm is ready to listen and fight for your family to get justice and move forward. Our lawyers at The Button Law Firm are recognized on the prestigious Texas Super Lawyers list, and we can help guide you after a traumatizing incident involving your child.
We work on contingency, meaning we don’t charge you or collect any upfront fees to get started on your case. Get a free case evaluation by calling us at 214-699-4409, emailing us at [email protected], or filling out a contact form.
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