Daycare Negligence

Daycare negligence refers to various failures by childcare providers that can result in harm to the children in their care. Common examples of such negligence include:

• Lack of Adequate Supervision:  Children require constant supervision to prevent accidents and injuries, and a lack thereof can lead to dangerous situations. Daycare centers must have enough qualified staff members to ensure the safety and well-being of children. Understaffing can result in inadequate care and supervision.
• Unsafe Facilities: Daycares must maintain a safe physical environment for children. This includes keeping the facility clean, in good repair, and free from potential hazards.
• Improper Training: To provide the best care possible, staff should be adequately trained in childcare, first aid, emergency procedures, and child development.
• Neglecting Basic Needs: Failing to provide for children’s basic needs, such as food, water, rest, and bathroom facilities, is, in some cases, negligence.
• Emotional Abuse: Daycare staff should create a nurturing environment. Emotional abuse or neglect can have long-lasting effects on a child’s development.
• Physical Abuse: Any form of intentional bodily harm to a child is not only negligent but, in some cases, punishable by law.
• Failure to Screen Employees: Federal law requires childcare centers to conduct background checks on employees.
• Not Following Regulations: Daycares must comply with local, state, and federal regulations to ensure child safety.
• Medication Errors: Incorrectly administering medication or failing to follow a child’s medical instructions can have serious consequences.

Daycare negligence attorneys specialize in representing families affected by such negligence.