By David Wolf, Attorney Published by Child Injury Lawyer Network Summer is a wonderful time for children to explore, to be active, and to get some further education. For working parents, summer time is just another 3 months of work. As such, working parents rely upon day care centers and summer…
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What Kind of Research Can Parents Conduct As to a Day Care Center? (State of Tennessee)
By David Wolf, Attorney Published by Child Injury Lawyer Network When deciding on the selection of a day care center OR when deciding on the continuation of care with a day care center, a parent should do his or her homework. This includes checking with the local State agency that…
Should Pillows Be Used for Props or Comfort of Infants During Sleep Time? (Answer: NO)
By David Wolf, Attorney Published by Child Injury Lawyer Network Infants are at risk for suffocation and asphyixation when they are put to bed with pillows, loose blankets, and / or stuffed animals. If you ask most parents if they would put a plastic bag or a sheet of plastic…
Should Day Care Centers Follow Recommended Sleep Guidelines in Washington State and elsewher?
By David Wolf, Attorney Published by Child Injury Lawyer Network In Seattle Washington and other locations, day care centers have the responsiblity to supervise children in a safe and nurturing environment. One may think that sleep or nap time may be the one time of the “child care” day that…
What are the Duties of a Day Care Center as to Inspection and Maintenance of the Playground? (Dangers of Rope, Twine, and Cords)
By David Wolf, Attorney Published by Child Injury Lawyer Network Proper maintenance and supervision are essential for the safety of children in school, day care, summer camp, and other locations. There have been reports of children suffering serious injuries even dying as a result of items being left in and…
What Safety Measures Should Day Care Centers, Schools, and Summer Camps Take to Prevent Hot Car Deaths and Hyperthermia Injuries?
By David Wolf, Attorney Published by Child Injury Lawyer Network Day care centers, schools, summer camps, and other child care care providers should have protocols and procedures in place to prevent what is been termed Hot Car Deaths otherwise known as death due to hyperthermia. Childcare providers including parents at…
What are the Supervision Duties of Day Care Centers, Camps, and Schools During Field Trips?
By David Wolf, Attorney Published by Child Injury Lawyer Network One of the best experience for a child enrolled in a day care center, school, or summer camp is the field trip. It certainly can be an adventure for the day to get out to a different location and have…
Can Criminal Charges Be Brought Against a Day Care Center Worker for Assault on a Child?
By David Wolf, Attorney Published by Child Injury Lawyer Network Parents rely on day care centers for the proper care and supervision of their children. Unfortunately, there are some day care owners and staff members who should never be in charge of children because they lack the patience, training, and…
What “Homework” Should a Parent Do Before Selecting a Day Care Center?
By David Wolf, Attorney Published by Child Injury Lawyer Network Before selecting a day care center for a child, a parent should do his or her own “homework”. In other words, the parent should do some research and due diligence to determine if the day care center is a good…
What If a Child Suffers Injuries and Burns at a Day Care Center?
By Scott Zahler, Attorney and David Wolf, Attorney Published by Child Injury Lawyer Network In Georgia and other States, a day care center has some basic responsibilities including the duty to keep a child out of harm’s way. In any given day care center whether in a commercial type of…