Daycare centers all over the country provide an invaluable resource for busy families as they make it possible for you to leave your child in an environment where they will be cared for for a number of hours as you work and then come back for them after work. Daycare facilities are found in just about every neighborhood, town, and city in the country, and they are attractive to parents due to their affordability and accessibility and the fact that their children are able to interact and play with other likeminded children in an environment that is supposed to be safe. However, daycare centers all over the country aren’t what they are cut out to be, as evidenced by the weekly news items we witness alleging that children are being punched, kicked, sexually abused, duct-taped to chairs, and even slammed to the ground in a growing number of facilities, with no-one to help shield them from these atrocities.

Daycare centers are legally obligated to provide a safe space for your child and adhere to certain safety regulations in order to keep these children safe and healthy, failure to which they can be held liable, both criminally and civilly, should something happen to the children they are taking care of. As a family, you may not know where to start when it comes to protecting the rights of your little one, but it is important to note that seeking legal assistance is the best way to move forward in getting the justice and compensation you deserve as a family unit, and we’re here to help you with that.

Are you looking for the best daycare abuse attorney? If your child was physically, sexually, or emotionally abused at a daycare center or if they suffered consequences of neglect, we’d love to help you heal as a family. Please call us NOW at 312-444-0214 to learn more about your legal options for justice and compensation. Our experienced child injury and abuse attorneys have close to 30 years of experience helping those injured by the intentional or negligent actions of others, and our multimillion-dollar verdicts speak for themselves. We pride ourselves in having nationwide reach, so we can help you regardless of where you are in the country. We also run a bilingual office (Hablamos Espanol), and we take on all cases on a contingency fee basis, which basically means that there are ZERO LEGAL FEES for the duration of your suit, as we’ll only recover our compensation at the end of the process. You owe it to your family and the future well-being of your child to bring the perpetrators of this act to justice, so call us TODAY at 312-444-0214 for your initial, 100% FREE consultation into all things daycare abuse lawsuits so we can chart a way forward for you and your family – our intake team is standing by.

Suspect Daycare Abuse? Trust Your Instincts

The first thing you need to do as a parent if you suspect abuse is to trust your instincts. As a parent, you have an innate knowing when something is wrong as it relates to your child. It may not have a basis in reality or logic, but it exists for a reason, and over 99 percent of the time, it is correct. Also known as gut feeling, your instincts are your internal guidance system that alerts you to events you may not have factual evidence of. In addition, parental instincts unconsciously pick up on the small changes that others may not notice, such as your child who was once carefree becoming withdrawn, sullen, and fearful. In addition, your intuition may present itself as a small inner voice, or even visions in dreams that may be symbolic that all is not well on the home front. In such instances, speak with your child in an open manner regarding their daily experiences in order to tease out information that may corroborate your feelings that something may not quite be right. Remember to ask open-ended questions so the child feels safe to express themselves and provide vital information that may point to daycare abuse.

Document Everything to Win Your Daycare Abuse Case

The next thing you want to do is document everything. Every substantial case is backed by objective evidence, and this one should be no different. Witness testimony may be good, but it is almost impossible to shoot down objective evidence as they speak to the facts. If your child has visible signs of physical abuse, such as marks on their arms, thighs, back, or legs, take photos and videos of these, and don’t forget to save them in the cloud as well as make multiple backups. In addition, if the child was taken to see a therapist, ask for a report from the healthcare professional with their objective opinion on what happened to the child as well as any forms of treatment they underwent, whether it’s being prescribed psychiatric medication or undergoing child-based trauma therapy. Don’t forget to keep receipts of these services, as you will be reimbursed for the cost of medical care as part of your damages. In addition, don’t forget to record the names of any individuals involved and their roles at the daycare center, as well as the content of your conversations. While recorded voice calls may not be admissible as evidence in some jurisdictions, ensure to write down what was talked about in these conversations, as well as gather witness accounts from other parents who may have witnessed something similar. Lastly, make sure that all of this evidence shows a clear timeline and is arranged sequentially or divided into sections in a file, as this shows commitment and validates your child’s allegations in a manner that is well-organized and concise.

Helpful Resources for Families Going Through Daycare Abuse

As a family going through suspected daycare abuse, it is important to note that even though it may feel like it, you are certainly not alone. To this end, you want to take advantage of all the resources available to you in order to collectively heal as a unit. Some of the helpful resources you can take advantage of during this difficult time include the following:

1. The National Child Traumatic Stress Network (NCTSN) which provides information on trauma-informed care as well as advice on how to move forward psychologically after such an event
2. Child Mind Institute: This organization deals with the mental health of children and their families and can refer you as a unit to services that provide psychological support, such as therapists, counselors, and psychologists
3. Child Welfare Information Gateway can provide information on child protection services in your area so you can promptly report the incident in order for them to open up an investigation into the matter
4. The National Child Abuse Hotline (1-800-422-4453), operated by the Childhelp Organization, provides you with 24/7 access to information on how you can report cases of suspected abuse.
5. The National Organization for Victim Assistance (NOVA): Established in 1975, this nonprofit organization provides comprehensive support for victims of violence and abuse in a supportive environment. They also have a national helpline you can call to receive instant guidance and support, whether it be emotional or concrete, actionable support, as well as information on local support groups that will help you and your family weather these difficult times.

Best Attorneys for Daycare Abuse Cases – Call Us Today!

Daycare abuse has the potential to permanently scar a child emotionally and psychologically if you don’t act now. In addition, perpetrators will continue visiting their heinous acts upon other children for months, years, and even decades if they do nothing. This is why it is so important to liaise with our best daycare abuse attorneys in order to get started on a civil lawsuit which will turn the wheels of justice and catch this perpetrator and make them pay for their actions, as well as remove them from the general population before they have a chance to victimize another child.

By filing a daycare abuse and neglect lawsuit, you will be able to recover monetary damages for your child for things like the cost of medical care, cost of changing daycare centers, pain, and suffering, loss of enjoyment of life, punitive damages if the actions of the perpetrators were particularly egregious, the cost of rehabilitation and surgery if the abuse led to the child suffering severe injuries, and associated legal fees. The daycare center and the employee who carried out this abuse can both be held accountable in your suit, which means that you can collect a considerable amount of damages for your child and family in order to make them whole. Ready to get started, or just have questions regarding the whole process? Please give us a call NOW at 312-444-0214 to learn more about your family’s legal options for justice and compensation. Thanks for choosing McCready Law, and we look forward to helping you.