SAN ANTONIO, Texas - MySA has highlighted a troubling case involving A Child’s Place Learning Center in Kerrville, Texas, where a 9-month-old infant sustained severe injuries due to daycare negligence. The Button Law Firm, representing the infant’s family, has filed a lawsuit against the daycare, shedding light on serious safety violations and inadequate care that left the child in pain for hours.
Kerrville Mother Files Lawsuit Over Infant's Head Injury and Fractured Clavicle
According to the MySA feature by Hill Country Reporter Victoria Lopez, Denise Gauna, the mother of the injured child, is suing A Child’s Place Learning Center after a series of alarming failures led to her 9-month-old son’s injuries. In March 2024, daycare workers failed to strap the infant into a tall highchair, resulting in a fall that caused both a head injury and a fractured clavicle.
This heartbreaking incident occurred when daycare workers left Gauna’s son unsecured in a highchair. As detailed in the lawsuit, the baby fell headfirst to the ground, striking the right side of his head, shoulder, and arm. Despite the severity of the fall, the daycare staff reportedly did not immediately seek medical attention for the infant, nor did they contact Gauna as required under Texas childcare laws. Instead, they allowed the child to suffer in pain for eight hours, attempting to cover up the incident.
How This Central Texas Daycare Attempted to Cover Up the Injury
The feature in MySA highlights the devastating emotional toll this situation has taken on this mother and her family. When she arrived to pick up her child, the mother immediately noticed a knot on the right side of her son’s head and saw that he was visibly uncomfortable. According to the lawsuit, when Gauna inquired about the injury, the daycare workers initially provided a vague response, claiming the baby had “hit his face on a table/floor.”
It wasn’t until Gauna pressed for more details that the daycare staff finally admitted to the fall, revealing the truth behind her son’s injuries. The cover-up only deepened Gauna’s anguish, prompting her to take legal action to ensure no other family experiences similar trauma.
“My world turned upside down when I saw my baby with a knot on his head at A Child’s Place,” Gauna said in a statement. “It was obvious that he was not okay, and the center had the nerve to let him suffer while trying to cover up the facility’s failures. No child or parent should have to endure what we experienced at A Child’s Place.”
Texas Health and Human Services Investigation Unveils Additional Safety Violations
Texas Health and Human Services cited A Child’s Place for several violations of state childcare laws as part of the investigation into the incident. A key finding revealed that the daycare worker responsible for the baby was unaware of the dangers associated with not using safety straps on high chairs, as it was reportedly common practice at the center to leave infants unsecured.
Even more concerning, the investigation uncovered that the worker had received no formal childcare training beyond a brief four-hour orientation. The MySA article also pointed out that video footage from the daycare showed another child climbing into an infant seat and falling backward without any caregiver noticing—a clear indication of inadequate supervision at the facility.
These findings led to the state agency issuing three citations against A Child’s Place for violating childcare licensing laws. The daycare was found to have failed to demonstrate competency, secure infants in highchairs, and provide proper supervision.
BLF Holds A Child’s Place Accountable
The Button Law Firm, known for its focus on daycare and childcare injury cases, is committed to holding A Child’s Place accountable for its negligence. Russell Button, founding partner at The Button Law Firm, emphasized the importance of this lawsuit in raising awareness about safety in daycare facilities.
“This lawsuit is a stark reminder of the importance of safety protocols and thorough training in daycare centers. This baby’s suffering could have been prevented with proper supervision and care,” Button told MySA.
The MySA feature further underscores the repeated citations against A Child’s Place, which had already been flagged for multiple safety violations between 2019 and 2024, including a failure to secure safety straps on infant feeding chairs.
The Button Law Firm Advocates for Justice
The Button Law Firm is working diligently to ensure that Gauna’s family receives the justice they deserve. By bringing attention to this case, MySA highlights the vital work The Button Law Firm is doing to protect families and demand accountability from negligent daycare centers.
As the case progresses, The Button Law Firm will continue to advocate for stricter enforcement of safety standards in childcare facilities, making Texas daycares safer for all children.
What Should You Do if Your Child Was Injured Due to Daycare Negligence?
If your child has been injured due to daycare negligence, The Button Law Firm is here to provide the guidance and support you need. Our experienced team of daycare injury attorneys is committed to fighting for justice for families affected by daycare abuse and neglect.
For a free and confidential case evaluation, call us at 214-699-4409, email us at [email protected], or fill out our online contact form. You can also reach a member of our team by starting a chat. Let us help you navigate this challenging time and ensure your family’s rights are protected.
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