BLF Discusses Bronx Daycare Fentanyl Tragedy

The Hidden Dangers at Divino Niño Daycare

NEW YORK CITY, NY - Grei Mendez, the woman who ran Divino Niño Daycare in the Bronx, has been sentenced to prison after multiple children suffered from fentanyl poisoning at the daycare center. While parents trusted the daycare with their children’s safety, Mendez and her husband operated a fentanyl packaging and distribution facility inside the small apartment. Tragically, a one-year-old died, and three other children were poisoned by the fentanyl exposure. This case has uncovered the severe risks children face in daycare facilities.

An At-Home Daycare That Wasn’t What It Seemed

The morning of September 15, 2023, began like any other. Four children were dropped off at the daycare in good health. By afternoon, however, tragedy had struck. Two children began to show signs of fentanyl poisoning, and one child became unresponsive. What authorities later uncovered was chilling: Mendez had been running a drug trafficking operation out of the daycare, putting innocent children in direct danger. Even after noticing signs of fentanyl exposure in her own child, Mendez did not close the daycare or report the issue to authorities, continuing to expose other children to this deadly substance.

What to Do If Your Child Is Exposed to Drugs at Daycare

If you suspect your child has been exposed to drugs at daycare, it's vital to act quickly. First, ensure your child receives medical attention immediately; drug exposure can have dangerous, long-lasting effects. Next, gather as much evidence as possible, contact the daycare and the police, and report the daycare online. Protecting your child and others who may be at risk is essential. Finding a daycare drugging attorney is also an invaluable step in guiding you through this difficult situation, ensuring that your child’s rights are upheld and that the responsible parties are held accountable.

Why Legal Representation Is Crucial in Daycare Drugging Cases

Cases like this emphasize the critical need for skilled legal support. When daycare injury cases involve something as deadly as fentanyl, the legal challenges become even more complex. That’s why we move quickly in daycare drugging cases, gathering medical records, consulting with experts, and ensuring that negligent daycares are held accountable. Families deserve answers, and we fight to ensure they get justice while preventing future harm to other children. Our firm focuses on daycare and child injury cases, offering compassionate representation and life-changing results for impacted children.

Help Your Family After a Daycare Drugging Incident

Our team of experienced and compassionate daycare drugging attorneys at The Button Law Firm is dedicated to advocating for you and your family if your child was drugged or improperly medicated while in the care of a childcare facility. Our attorneys at The Button Law Firm are recognized on the prestigious Texas Super Lawyers list, and we can help guide you after a traumatizing incident involving your child. We work on contingency, meaning we don’t charge you or collect any upfront fees to get started on your case. Call us at 214-699-4409, email us at [email protected], or fill out a contact form for a free case evaluation.

Schedule a Free Case Evaluation with a Texas Daycare Abuse Attorney Today

If you or someone you know has a child who was harmed by their daycare teacher, contact our firm. We know how difficult getting through this can be. Our experienced team wants to help guide you – as we have helped guide many parents and families within Midland, Houston, Dallas, and the surrounding areas.

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