Now Randel Lee Norman and Patricia M. Norman, the couple who runs Brilliant Starts Learning Academy on FM 1101, have also been arrested and indicted on 5 counts of failing to report child abuse and neglect.
The initial investigation came after one parent complained to the authorities after she started suspecting that her child was being abused at the day care center. This led the local police, as well as the Fugitive Task Force, to spring to into action, eventually leading to three arrests and several criminal charges.
Randel and Patricia Norman
Commentary
Child abuse in daycare centers is a very serious issue that needs to be addressed in a serious way. We as a community must ensure that these perpetrators face justice in order to prevent another child from being abused in the future. There are two way to hold child abusers accountable; criminally and civilly.
The first thing a parent needs to do if they suspect abuse is to consult with a doctor and contact the authorities. While the criminal system is designed to punish these offenders, you also have the right to file a civil lawsuit against those who’ve injured your child. If your family has incurred expenses as a result of this abuse (e.g. medical treatment, therapy, alternative child care services, etc), why should the financial burden be on you and your family and not the abuser?
If you suspect that your son or daughter is being abused at their daycare center, contact Rasansky | McKenzie Law at (214) 651-6100 or via email for your free consultation. If we can help you, we’ll explain the options available to you free of charge. If we take on your case, you’re never charged a penny unless we’re able to successfully recover compensation for you.