Should You Keep Your Child at Daycare After an Injury? Three Critical Reasons to Reconsider
Starting daycare is a significant milestone for both you and your child. But what happens if your trusted daycare center causes your child to suffer a serious injury? You may wonder if keeping your child enrolled is the right decision. Here are three crucial reasons why sending your child back to the same daycare after an injury might not be the best course of action.
1. Protect Your Child from Future Injuries
When a child gets injured at daycare, leaving them in that same environment may increase the risk of further harm. We often hear from parents whose children have been hurt at daycare, questioning whether to continue their enrollment. We typically recommend that parents err on the side of caution and withdraw their child, regardless of whether they plan to take legal action.
Removing your child from a daycare where they have been injured is a proactive measure that prioritizes their safety and helps prevent future incidents.
2. Avoid the Risk of Retaliation Against Your Child
If you decide to pursue legal action but keep your child enrolled at the daycare, retaliation is a risk to consider. Daycares may react by:
- Singling out the child for punishment or exclusion from activities.
- Neglecting the child's needs.
- Providing lower quality care.
- Escalating mistreatment.
In some cases, daycares may attempt to intimidate the child or their family by threatening to terminate enrollment or spreading false information about the family. These actions can have long-lasting effects on your child's well-being.
3. Minimize Legal Risks
Keeping your child at the daycare after an injury could be used against you in court. The defense might argue that if the daycare were truly negligent, you wouldn’t have continued to send your child there. While we understand that there may be short-term challenges in finding alternative care, starting this process as soon as possible is crucial for your child’s safety.
Find Reliable Childcare Options Today
At The Button Law Firm, we understand that finding reliable childcare is essential. That’s why we’ve created a free guide titled “10 Tips for Finding a Safe Daycare.” We encourage parents to download this guide and start exploring alternative childcare options.
Prioritize Your Child's Safety
Your child’s safety should never be compromised. If your child has been seriously injured at daycare, reach out to us. Our team is dedicated to seeking justice for your family and holding negligent daycares accountable.
We work on contingency, meaning we don’t charge you or collect any upfront fees to get started on your case. Get a free case evaluation by calling us at 214-699-4409, emailing us at [email protected], or filling out a contact form.
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