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The best way to ensure your child’s safety is to recognize the warning signs of daycare negligence. There are several red flags that may indicate potential negligence in a daycare setting; some of the most common include: 

• Insufficient childcare providers | Some childcare centers may attempt to save resources by hiring fewer staff members. Unfortunately, this means that the ratio of caregivers to children may be inadequate and could result in improper supervision and injuries. 
• Inadequate employee background checks | Conducting background checks is critical in ensuring children’s safety. If a childcare facility negligently employs a person not legally permitted to work with children, the daycare center could be liable. 
• Unsafe premises | Clear signs of unsafe premises for children include access to dangerous areas and substances, poor facility maintenance, and lack of safety measures like fire alarms, smoke detectors, or emergency exits. 
• Dangerous toys and playground equipment | When a daycare fails to prioritize children’s safety, it may provide inappropriate toys for their age group with sharp edges or small parts that could be a choking hazard. Similarly, poorly maintained playground equipment, such as rusty metal or broken/unstable structures, could pose risks. 
• Food safety issues | Concerns surrounding food safety can vary. They can include inadequate nutrition, dehydration, cross-contamination, poor hygiene, and failure to obey dietary needs. 
• Unexplained physical harm | It is not uncommon for children to sustain minor bruising during their day-to-day play and exploration. However, severe bruising or marks sustained in odd locations are possible signs of child abuse. 
• Unusual behavioral changes | Sudden changes in a child’s behavior, such as bed-wetting, fear, anxiety, aggression, clinginess, and emotional withdrawal, could indicate neglect and abuse. 

If you notice any signs of potential neglect, you may be entitled to compensation. Our experienced personal injury attorneys can work with you to determine the best path forward for your case.