No parent ever expects to receive a phone call from a stranger saying they have found their child wandering alone. For one mother, that call became a terrifying reality and exposed serious failures at her child’s daycare that no family should ever experience.
This case is part of our Moving Forward series, where we share real stories of families we have helped after a child was injured or placed in danger due to daycare negligence.
A Child Found Alone in a Neighborhood
The incident began when a concerned neighbor noticed a young child wandering through a nearby neighborhood. The child appeared confused and repeatedly said he wanted to go home. Realizing something was wrong, the neighbor walked with him for nearly an hour, knocking on doors in an attempt to locate his family.
Eventually, the neighbor contacted the police.
During that entire time, the daycare failed to report the child missing. No calls were made to the parents. No emergency procedures were followed. The child was left unsupervised, vulnerable, and exposed to serious danger.
The Truth Comes to Light
After the police returned the child to the daycare, the director contacted the child’s mother and described the situation as a minor issue. It was only after speaking directly with law enforcement that the mother learned the full extent of what had happened.
Her son had been missing for nearly an hour.
Understandably, the mother was overwhelmed with fear, anger, and disbelief. She was left asking the questions no parent should ever have to ask: How did this happen? Why wasn’t I notified immediately? And how can I make sure this never happens to another child?
Seeking Accountability and Protection
The mother came to The Button Law Firm looking for guidance and answers. Her goals were clear. She wanted the daycare held accountable; she did not want the incident minimized or ignored, and she wanted to protect her son’s future by addressing the harm caused by the daycare’s negligence.
Our team walked her through the critical steps necessary to protect her child and preserve evidence. This included reporting the incident to state licensing authorities, scheduling a medical appointment to ensure her son’s physical well-being, and understanding what it meant to pursue a case on her child’s behalf.
We also discussed the process of requesting surveillance footage from the daycare while preparing her for the possibility that the facility might refuse to provide it. Throughout the process, we remained by her side, advocating for transparency and accountability.
Moving Forward After Daycare Negligence
Through our representation, the family was able to uncover the truth about what happened that day. While no legal action can undo the fear and trauma caused by such a serious lapse in supervision, the outcome provided the family with the clarity, accountability, and life-changing result they needed to move forward.
This case highlights a harsh reality. When daycares fail to properly supervise children, the consequences can be immediate and dangerous. Parents have the right to expect that their children will be protected and that serious failures will not be brushed aside.
We Are Here to Help Families
If your child has been injured or placed in danger because of daycare negligence, you do not have to face it alone. At The Button Law Firm, we help families pursue accountability and justice when daycares fail to meet their responsibility to keep children safe.
To share your story, contact us by calling (214) 699-4409, emailing intake@buttonlawfirm.com, or filling out our secure contact form. If you are not ready to speak with us yet, our website offers free resources to help guide families through difficult situations like this.
At The Button Law Firm, we are here to keep you and your family moving forward.
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