By Benjamin A. Klopman, Attorney and David Wolf, Attorney
Published by Child Injury Lawyer Network
In Maryland and other States, parents, who need to place a child in day care, must make the decision between a Maryland home day care center and a Maryland commercial or traditional day care center. A good article was posted regarding this topic at Advantages and Disadvantages of Day Care for Kids.
By David Wolf, Attorney
Published by Child Injury Lawyer Network
A former daycare worker is facing criminal charges regarding an incident that took place at the For Kids Only Child Care Center in Shepherdsville, Kentucky. The former day care worker, Ashley Miller, is accused of placing a pillow over a child’s face who was enrolled in the day care center. According to the news report, there was video surveillance at the facility at the time of the incident. Assuming that the video was preserved and can be admitted into evidence, it may be a tough case for the child care worker to defend her actions. Placing a pillow over a child’s face is dangerous and can lead to serious personal injuries and, in some cases, wrongful death. You can read more about this story at Former Day Care Worker in Sheperdsville, Kentucky Accused of Abusing 1 Year Old – Power of Video Surveillance Evidence.
By Stephanie F. Brown, Attorney and David Wolf, Attorney
Published by Child Injury Lawyer Network
In Omaha, Nebraska, a two vehicle car crash ended with damage into a day care center. Fortunately, no children in the day care center suffered any personal injuries as a result of this crash. The presence of day care centers just off of busy roads is another reason for drivers to exercise the utmost caution and care when driving in Omaha, Nebraska and other areas.
By J. Rock Palermo, Attorney and David Wolf, Attorney
Published by Child Injury Lawyer Network
In Louisiana, legislation is being proposed that will encourage day care centers and child care providers to check day care vehicles before exiting the vehicle. In Louisiana and other States, children have been left behind in day care vehicles. Some children have even died from exposure to extreme cold or extreme heat after being left in the vehicle. Checklists and alarms can help avoid these tragic incidents. The Committee on Transportation, Highways and Public Works approved a bill that would require the Department of Social Services to prepare regulations to require child inspection alarms on day care center vehicles. The child inspection alarms would be activated once the vehicle is turned on. When the vehicle is turned off, the alarm will sound to remind the driver to check all parts of the vehicle. The alarm can only be shut off after the driver walks to the back of the vehicle. This relatively inexpensive device can save lives and better protect children. You can read more about this story at Panel Says Day Care Center Vehicles Must Have Child Inspection Alarms.
By David Wolf, Attorney
Published by Child Injury Lawyer Network
When addressing playground safety issues, I thought it would be interesting to post an article from a child’s point of view. My 11 year old daughter provided me with the following article on Playground Safety:
By Steven Smith, Attorney and David Wolf, Attorney
Published by Child Injury Lawyer Network
In New York and other States, parents bring their children to day care centers with the hope and expectation that their children will be cared for in a safe and caring environment. Unfortunately, some day care workers and child care providers prey children enrolled in day care centers. Some children suffer personal injuries due to neglect or physical abuse. Others suffer at the hands of a child care provider who makes the decision to molest and sexually assault a small child. In Irondequoit, New York, a day care worker has been accused of molesting a 7 year old girl. Police arrested Joseph M. Calabrese, age 24, who has been criminally charged with endangering the welfare of a child and with sexual abuse. Mr. Calabrese was working at Generations Daycare at the time of the alleged criminal conduct. Since Mr. Calabrese has been arrested and faces criminal charges, he will be entitled to legal representation from a private New York criminal attorney or a qualified public defender. News report did not detail the exact evidence that supported this criminal investigation. In many day care cases of this nature, evidence varies from witness statements, photographs, video surveillance, admissions of the suspect, documents, e mails, and text messages. It will be interesting to see how this criminal prosecution develops and what evidence is ultimately revealed to support these allegations. You can read more about this story at Irondequoit, New York Day Care Work Accused of Sexually Abusing 7 Year Old Girl in New York Day Care Center.
By Jeremy Vishno, Attorney, and David Wolf, Attorney
Published by Child Injury Lawyer Network
The Connecticut State Senate recently voted to ban smoking in Connecticut Day Care Centers. The bill passed by a lopsided vote of 35 to 0. This bill makes sense in that smoking has no place in a day care center or around small children. If a person cannot follow such regulation due to a bad smoking habit, that person should find another job or career. You can read more about this Connecticut legislation / laws at Connecticut Lawmakers Vote to Ban Smoking in Connecticut Day Care Centers.
By Joni J. Franklin, Attorney and David Wolf, Attorney
Published by Child Injury Lawyer Network
Child care centers and day care centers in Kansas are regulated by the Kansas Department of Health and Environment through various laws, rules, and regulations. Pursuant to General Regulations -K.A.R. 28-4-128. Safety Procedures, a Kansas child care center has a duty to train each person / employee who regularly cares for children in first aid. It is important for a child who is injured in a day care center to get immediate attention and help. Having training in first aid along with having the right supplies and equipment are vital for the well being of children in Kansas day care center.
By Joni J. Franklin, Attorney and David Wolf, Attorney
Published by Child Injury Lawyer Network
Child care centers and day care centers in Kansas are regulated by the Kansas Department of Health and Environment through various laws, rules, and regulations. Pursuant to General Regulations – K.A.R. 28-4-130 – Transportation (Pages 32-33), a child care center, that provides transportation, must provide safety restraints / seat belts for children as follows:
By Joni J. Franklin, Attorney and David Wolf, Attorney
Published by Child Injury Lawyer Network
Child care centers and day care centers in Kansas are regulated by the Kansas Department of Health and Environment through various laws, rules, and regulations. Pursuant to General Regulations – K.A.R. 28-4-127 – Emergencies, a child care center has a duty to have written policies in place regarding the reporting of personal injuries and illnesses of adults and children. If a child’s illness or personal injury requires medical attention, the child care center has a legal duty to immediately report the matter to the parent of guardian of the child. If a child dies at a Kansas child care center, the facility must report the death to the county health department or the Kansas Department of Health and Environment by the next working day.
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