Has your child been neglected at daycare? Call our daycare abuse lawyers today.
Daycare neglect is still today a very real epidemic. Daycare neglect can be described as the failure to provide and maintain adequate medical care, supervision, food and clothing in regard to a childcare or daycare setting.
It’s hard for parents to ever imagine that the people they entrusted to take care of their children are abusing, ignoring or neglecting their child. At the same time, most parents who are aware of the danger like to think that this only happens to other children.
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Here are some signs to look out for which might point to neglect in a daycare center:
- Your child suddenly develops separation anxiety that’s different from what they used to have when they first started going to school. This might be accompanied by crying fits and general resistance from your kid. If this kind of behavior is new and goes on for a while, you might want to look into the possibility that your child may be a victim of daycare neglect.
- Behavioral problems such as late night waking, moodiness, refusing to eat and aggressiveness may point to psychic damage which comes as a result of neglect.
- Unpredictable behavior such as shouting at you or keeping quiet for long periods of time.
- Irrational fear of being left alone or when dropped off at daycare.
See this page for more warning signs of child abuse.
Your best defense as a parent has to be your intuition. If you suspect that something isn’t right, you should try to investigate to get at the root of the problem. You might want to consider calling the Childhelp National Child Neglect hotline to file an official report. At the same time, having some form of documentation might help you build a strong case which you can take to court to punish the wrongdoers as well as seek justice and compensation for your child and family at large.
Rasansky | McKenzie Law deals with cases of child daycare neglect, and we would like to invite you to get in touch with us if you suspect that your child is being neglected. You can call us toll-free any time of the day at (214) 651-6100 and we’ll help you get started on your case. Thanks for choosing us, and we look forward to serving you and your family.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How can I tell if my child has been abused?
Some apparent signs of possible abuse or neglect to be aware of are physical injuries such as bruises, broken bones, abrasions, burns, etc. Among the less evident indicators are sudden changes in a child’s behavior; a normally quiet and calm child may begin to lash out or a usually lively child can become withdrawn. A child who abruptly begins to put up a struggle about going to daycare is also a cause for concern and should be investigated.
How can I tell if my child has been abused?
Some apparent signs of possible abuse or neglect to be aware of are physical injuries such as bruises, broken bones, abrasions, burns, etc. Among the less evident indicators are sudden changes in a child’s behavior; a normally quiet and calm child may begin to lash out or a usually lively child can become withdrawn. A child who abruptly begins to put up a struggle about going to daycare is also a cause for concern and should be investigated.
What are the signs of daycare abuse in infants?
Infants are far more likely than older children to be victims of daycare abuse; however, they are often silent victims. Unlike older children, babies are unable to tell an adult that they are scared, hurt, or anxious.
In some cases, a parent may see visible signs of injury such as bruises, burns, black eyes, cuts, or abrasions. Young babies rarely injure themselves, but it is quite normal for older infants to experience the occasional injury as they explore the world. Frequent or severe injuries or injuries in unusual locations may be a sign of physical abuse. There may also be behavioral signs.
A baby that is abused at a Dallas daycare may show a sudden fear of people of a certain gender, or people with a physical appearance similar to the abuser (for example, women with long blonde hair). They may cry when being dropped off at the childcare facility or they may show fear when separated from a parent.
A baby who has been abused by a daycare provider may:
- Show signs of shaken baby syndrome, including glassy eyes, lethargy, rigidity, irritability, decrease in appetite, difficulty feeding, or vomiting
- Suddenly cringe from or shun a parent’s affections; alternatively, the infant may become excessively clingy
- Show a sudden change in personality; an outgoing, happy baby may become fussy or withdrawn
- Have a change in appetite
- Have difficulty sleeping
- Regress to past behaviors
- Lose skills
A baby who has been sexually abused at a daycare may:
- Have bleeding or bruising around the genital area
- Have a sudden fear of bathing or diaper changes
- Cry when put in a seated position or lose the ability to sit (because of pain)
- Experience pain when walking
- Suffer from urinary tract infections
More signs of daycare abuse.
If you have any concerns about the possibility of abuse, don’t delay action. Your child’s well being is at stake. Discuss the injuries with your pediatrician and contact your local police department to discuss your concerns.
When you are ready, contact a Dallas daycare abuse attorney. A lawsuit can help you hold your daycare provider accountable for the abuse and may protect other children. To learn more, request our free guide, Preventing, Discovering & Acting on Claims of Daycare Abuse, or contact Rasansky | McKenzie Law at (214) 651-6100.
What are the signs of physical abuse at daycare?
In far too many cases, physical daycare abuse goes unchecked in Texas because children are not able to tell their parents what is happening to them. Because young children often do not have the ability or understanding to report daycare abuse, it is all the more important for parents to look for the signs of physical daycare abuse:
- Your child flinches when you raise an arm.
- Your child experiences sleep disturbances.
- Your child has unexplained bruises or other injuries.
- Your child suddenly becomes withdrawn.
- Your child suddenly changes behavior or becomes aggressive.
- Your child voices excessive fear of going to daycare.
- Your child’s behavior regresses – they become very clingy.
See more: Signs of Abuse in Daycare
What are the signs of sexual abuse at daycare?
Sexual abuse at daycare can be absolutely devastating – and in many cases, parents ask themselves why they didn’t know that there was a problem sooner. Children are often too young to tell their parents about sexual abuse, or else they have been threatened by their abuser not to tell. Be sure to look out for the red flags of daycare sexual abuse:
- Your child suddenly becomes withdrawn.
- Your child’s behavior regresses to infant-like actions, such as clinging.
- Your child begins displaying inappropriate sexual behavior.
- Your child shows an unusual interest in sexual topics.
- Your child shows abnormal sexual knowledge.
- Your child becomes inordinately fearful of certain people or places.
- Your child becomes anxious about attending daycare.
- Your child displays sleep disturbances and nightmares.
What are the signs of emotional abuse at daycare?
While most parents are familiar with stories of physical abuse and even sexual abuse at daycare, they may be less familiar with emotional or mental abuse at a daycare. However, emotional and verbal abuse over an extended period of time can lead to very serious and long-term psychological trauma.
Some behavioral indicators of daycare emotional abuse include behavioral problems (such as cruel behavior toward other people or animals), habit disorders (such as rocking or head-banging), age-inappropriate behaviors (such as wetting or soiling) and behavioral extremes (listless one moment and overly aggressive the next).
Some physical indicators of emotional abuse could include a significant change in weight, developmental disorders, and nervous disorders.
See more signs of daycare abuse.
