By David A. Wolf, Child Injury Lawyer In Minnesota and other States, working parents rely on day care centers so that the parents can provide for their children. While parents, given a choice, would have one parent at home or a family member at home to raise the child during…
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Should Football be Banned in High School? Two Doctors and Others Urge for Elimination
By David Wolf, Attorney Published by Child Injury Lawyer Blog In high schools across the country, there is a tradition of sportsmanship, athleticism, school spirit, and, yes, concussions. It is estimated that a high school player averages 650 head impacts per season. Dr. Steven Miles and Dr. Shailendra Prasad…
What Rules and Procedures Should Be Followed for Sleep and Nap Time at Day Care Centers? Reduction of Risk of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS)
By Keith Kerfeld, Attorney and David Wolf, Attorney Published by Child Injury Lawyer Blog Parents rely on the day care centers and child care centers for the supervision of their children. There are some obvious risks that need to be accounted for in and around the day care center. For…
How Long Must a Minnesota Day Care Center Maintain Personnel Records?
By Keith Kerfeld, Attorney and David Wolf, Attorney Published by Child Injury Lawyer Network In Minnesota, day care centers are only as good as the staff that they hire. It is important that a day care center perform a background check, train, and otherwise supervise the staff members providing care…
What is Required for a Day Care Center to Obtain a License in the State of Minnesota?
By Keith Kerfeld, Attorney and David Wolf, Attorney Published by the Child Injury Lawyer Blog For busy working parents in the State of Minnesota, it is important for a parent to select a day care center that is well run, clean, safe, and staffed with caring and trained child care…
What if a Child is Injured by Fireworks in a Neighborhood, Public Park, Community Celebration, or Stadium? Fireworks Injuries and Children
By Keith Kerfeld, Attorney and David Wolf, Attorney Published by Child Injury Lawyer Network During the month of July and especially on or near the Fourth of July, fireworks are commonly ignited. Some fireworks are set off at the family home while others are at a more former celebration like a public…
How is Supervision Defined Under Minnesota Law for Child Care Centers / Day Care Centers?
By Keith Kerfeld, Attorney and David Wolf, Attorney Published by Child Injury Lawyer Network Day Care Center Regulations – Minnesota In Minnesota, parents rely on day care centers to provide for the supervision of children during the work day. It is important that each child is cared for in a clean…
Minnesota Institutes Law for CPR Training for Day Care Centers
By Rob Shainess, Attorney & David Wolf, Attorney Published by Child Injury Lawyer Network Minnesota law now requires day care workers take a CPR course before working with children. The new law is called “Hannah’s Law”. Hannah’s law requires that all Minnesota day care center personnel, including teachers, assistants and…
Minnesota Day Care Centers – What Laws Apply to Day Care Activities and Equipment?
By Rob Shainess, Attorney and David Wolf, Attorney Published by Child Injury Lawyer Network Minnesota day care centers are regulated by the Minnesota Administrative Code Rule 9502.0415 as to Activities and Equipment. Pursuant to Subpart 1 and Subpart 3 of this Rule, day care centers must provide for the physical,…
Minnesota Child Day Care Centers – What Laws Apply to the Licensure of Day Care Centers / Child Care Centers?
By Rob Shainess, Attorney and David Wolf, Attorney Published by Child Injury Lawyer Network Minnesota Administrative Rules – Chapter 9502 – Licensing of Day Care Facilities – governs the licensing and the regulation of child care centers / day care centers in the State of Minnesota. It is important that…