Thread: Daycare worker dropped my child

My daughter turned five months today. We've only had her in daycare for three weeks now. Today I got the call at work. The teacher dropped her. What happened was she was carrying her sort of on her hip, but didn't have a second hand on her back or anything. My girl isn't strong enough yet to support herself upright totally and can fall from side to side or backwards if you dont' have your second hand on her back. You would think daycare workers would know this. So the teacher was walking with her, and my daughter fell backward, daycare lady dropped her all the way to the floor where she landed on her head. I rushed to go pick her up and take her to the doctor. Thank God the doctor said everything looks okay, her head is bruised up in spots. When I went in to get her from daycare, I could barely say to words to the director and assistant director who were both there with my daughter. I didn't even confront the teacher. All I could say was that it was unacceptable. They said they've never had anything like this happen. We did all our research when choosing this place. I started to have my doubts the second week when they were letting my daughter sleep on her stomach when our pediatrician said that was a big no no. What would you do? Am I over reacting? It's our first child. I know people have accidents, I understand that, I would just think daycare workers would know how to hold children of certain ages, knowing my daughter can't really control herself yet. It's not like if she started to fall backwards she could catch herself. She's not that strong yet.

I'm so upset. Can I sue the daycare for negligence?

Are you reason enough to sue them? If you feel uncomfortable whenever you child attends her school, then you should let her out of it. You saw how the teacher was unsafe walking with your child. Also you said, she lets your child sleep at her stomach which your pediatrician prohibits you. Or the only problem was the teacher. Is the teacher who was careless when he walk with your child and the one who lets your child to sleep at her stomach the same? I don't think it's sufficient to sue her.

Generally, pre school e.g. day school programs are highly regulated by the particular State. Due to the recession, many religious institutions have taken up the slack of day care. These programs reach out to include day care for infants of 6 months or less up to about 5 years old. When considering a day care provider for insurance coverage, my investigators ask certain questions.....so should Mom and Dad.

For instance, "Do you have a lock down procedure during school sessions?" ..."Do you have a registered nurse on premises or a registered nurse on call?"...Does your staff administer medication to the children?"...."Do you prepare food for the children and if so, do you have a dietician on call or a procedure for determining alergies?"..... Tell me how far away and the name/phone number of the nearest hospital?"..(you will be surprised at the answers you get)...Do you have a release of care procedure?"....the list goes on and on but think you get the idea. Of course, you want to know that each staff member has undergone a criminal background check (required by the State), training and certification. Do not be afraid to ask these questions. You have that right. If something does not feel right, walk away.

On the other hand, you will be asked to read? and sign a registration form which will contain a multitude of hold harmless-indemnification clauses and the like in favor of the day school. Read them well and ask questions. Then ask more questions.

My experience is that Church run programs tend to offer a bit less physical protection but better emotional protection than individual, commercial or even state run programs. My opinion is that Church folks are more trusting.

Its sad to say but A day care does not have to be certified in CPR or have first aid training and this can be an unstable atmosphere for your child. It is always good to know who is caring for your child and a background check and drug testing a babysitter might be an option. Rather use a day care facility you might want to contact an employment agency that specializes in employee certified child care providers. This website has great information for parents searching for child care providers. http://www.howtofindananny.com/ As parent we need to know who is caring for a kids.. I know it was hard for me to allow anyone to watch me child.

yes you can surly sue that day care for showing the negligence as its not at all acceptable by any parent if you wont file a case against them they will surly repeat this kind of behaviour again and will again say that it happened for the first time you just need to hire a personal injury attorney after hiring him its his duty to file a case a do all other legal formalities done.

Along with the proper evidence, you will achieved the justice over the worker.