As temperatures rise, so does the risk of heatstroke and heat exhaustion, especially for young children. Unlike adults, kids can’t regulate body temperature as efficiently, which makes them more vulnerable to overheating. When a daycare fails to take the proper precautions, the results can be devastating.
At The Button Law Firm, we’ve seen firsthand how easily heat-related injuries can occur when caregivers cut corners. These cases are heartbreaking—and they’re always preventable.
How Do Heatstroke Injuries Happen at Daycare?
Heatstroke injuries at daycare often happen when caregivers fail to follow basic safety procedures. Two of the most dangerous situations we’ve seen involve children being left in hot vehicles or forgotten outside on the playground.
Some children have been left behind in daycare vans or buses during drop-off, after field trips, or at the end of the day. These incidents are incredibly dangerous because temperatures inside a vehicle can climb within minutes, putting a child at serious risk of brain injury or death.
We’ve also handled cases where kids were left outside on the playground for extended periods of time. In some situations, caregivers lost track of children during transitions back into the building because they didn’t do a proper headcount. With no water, shade, or supervision, children can quickly overheat and suffer from heat exhaustion or heatstroke.
These situations are never acceptable. They result from broken systems, skipped safety checks, and a failure to prioritize children’s well-being—and the consequences can be life-altering for families.
Why Are Kids So Susceptible to Overheating?
Children are especially vulnerable to heat-related illnesses because their bodies absorb heat faster and don’t cool down as efficiently as adults. When a child’s body overheats, it can lead to:
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Confusion or fainting
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Vomiting or dizziness
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Brain damage from prolonged exposure
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Death, in the most tragic cases
What’s most important to know is that all of these outcomes are preventable. Proper protocols—like checking every vehicle seat, counting children during transitions, and limiting outside time—should be standard at every licensed daycare.
Daycare Negligence and Accountability
If your child suffered a heat-related injury at daycare, you deserve answers, and your child deserves justice. These incidents are often the result of negligence, and our team is here to hold daycares accountable when they fail to keep kids safe.
To speak with our daycare injury attorneys, reach out to The Button Law Firm by calling (214) 699-4409, emailing us at intake@buttonlawfirm.com, or filling out our secure contact form. We’ll listen to your story, walk you through your legal options, and help your family take the next steps forward.
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