Articles Posted in School Safety

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By Stephanie Brown and David Wolf, Attorney

Published by Child Injury Lawyer Network

education%20school%20day%20care%20different%20color%20crayons%20in%20a%20star%20circle.jpgBefore selecting a day care center for your child in Georgia and other States, it makes sense to do some research into the facility. Visit the facility and ask a lot of questions. Visit more than once if you like. See if you can speak to other parents with children in the program. Another great resource of information is the State of Georgia Office Website for the Department of Human Resources where you can access a database called the Facility Location and Information Guide. Search by city, county, name of facility, and other factors. It is important information to have and review.

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By Will Brown, Attorney and David Wolf, Attorney

Published by Child Injury Lawyer Network

education%20school%20day%20care%20cup%20of%20crayons.jpgIn Ohio child day care centers, it is vital that children receive adequate and appropriate supervision by responsible adults and caregivers. Pursuant to Ohio Revised Code Chapter 5104 – Child Day Care – Section 5104.011 (B) (3), the child care care center must have at least two adults available at the facility at all times when 7 or more children are in the center. The child day care center must make sure that no child is left alone or unsupervised at the center. The staff ratios required under the Ohio Revised Code varies from age group to age group. For instance, the staff ratio requirement for infants under 1 year old is 1 staff member for every 5 children or 2 staff members for every 12 children. For school age children from kindergarten to children under 11 years old, the staff ratio requirement is 1 staff member for every 18 children. As you can see and it makes sense, Ohio law requires more staffing for younger children especially infants and toddlers. You can read about the other staffing requirements and other regulations and rules regarding Ohio child day care centers at Chapter 5104 – Child Day Care.

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By David Wolf, Attorney

Published by Child Injury Lawyer Network

gun%20handgun%20black%20on%20its%20side.jpgA 6 year old elementary school student in Victorville, California brought a gun to school in his pants. He was sent to the school office for sagging pants. While in the school office, the gun slipped down the student’s pant leg while a school clerk was helping him put on a belt. The 6 year old was suspended by the school due to the zero tolerance weapon policy. The boy took the gun from his father, Michael Lewis, who was later arrested for receiving stolen property and possession of a firearm by a felon. You can read about this story at 6 Year Old Student Brings Gun to School in Victorville California.

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By David Wolf, Attorney

Published by Child Injury Lawyer Network

vehicle%20back%20of%20red%20suv.jpgI found a very helpful and resourceful site called www.kidsandcars.org dedicated to child safety and the prevention of injuries and death from non-traffic motor vehicle related incidents. “Non-traffic motor vehicle related incidents” – What is this referring to? It refers to any incident in which a child is injured or dies involving a vehicle that is not in an automobile accident or crash. This would include but not limited to the following:

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By Benjamin A. Klopman, Attorney and David Wolf, Attorney

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education%20school%20day%20care%20teddy%20bear%20with%20building%20blocks.jpgIn Maryland child care centers, it is vital that the child care center have adequate and appropriate staffing in place to properly supervise the children in the facility. Like other States, Maryland has staff ration requirements set for in the child care / day care regulations. Pursuant to Title 13 A State Board of Education – Child Care Centers – Group Size and Staffing – Regulation 13A.16.08.03, a child care center must maintain the following staff to child ratios:

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By Scott Soutullo, Attorney and David Wolf, Attorney

Published by Child Injury Lawyer Network

education%20school%20day%20care%20building%20blocks%20plprj.jpgIn Alabama and Other States, staffing ratios or staffing requirements are set forth in rules and regulations promulgated by the State to insure adequate staffing of the facility and supervision of the children in the day care center. The Department of Human Resources for the State of Alabama clearly sets forth Minimum Standards for Child Day Care Centers including Staff Requirements as follows:

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By Brooks P. Lynn, Attorney and David Wolf, Attorney

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education%20school%20day%20care%20different%20color%20crayons%20in%20a%20star%20circle.jpgSophia Worsham of Denton Texas died at a home based day care center in Denton recently. The Texas day care center / child care center (Too Kool 4 School Kids Club Day Care) had a license for a capacity of 12. According to news reports, there were 30 children in the facility at the time of Sophia’s death. The Tarrant County Medical Examiner will conduct an autopsy to determine the cause and manner of death.

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By Benjamin A. Klopman, Attorney and David Wolf, Attorney
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In Maryland and Other States, children suffer serious personal injuries every day because a day care center / child care center is not properly maintained. Buildings and the general facilities are often times become run down or are already in a poor condition. As a result thereof, child are injured. Pursuant to Title 13 A State Board of Education – Child Care Centers – Regulation 13A.16.05.01, a child care center has a duty to provide and maintain a soundly constructed building or facility that is in good repair. The child care center must be clean and free from the infestation of insects and rodents. The child care center must also be free from safety hazards.

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By Benjamin A. Klopman, Attorney and David Wolf, Attorney

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Househould%20Products%20Cleaning%20Supplies%20Green%20Spray%20Bottle.jpgChildren in Maryland day care centers / child care centers should be protected from all hazardous items inside and outside the facility. Pursuant to Title 13 A State Board of Education – Child Care Centers – Regulation 13A.16.10.04 – a child care center shall keep potentially hazardous items away from the reach of children. Harmful or potentially hazardous items include petroleum, gasoline, oil, and other flammable products. Cleaning agents like ammonia, bleach, and detergents need to be stored out of the reach or accessibility of children in the child care center. Poisonous items should be stored away from children and clearly labeled. The clear labeling of poisonous items will help prevent mistakes being made in the child care center as to these items. Firearms are prohibited from child care centers unless the child care center is located in a home. Even then, there are certain restrictions and regulations for the storage of a firearm in the home.

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By Jonathan Safran, Attorney and David Wolf, Attorney

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education%20school%20day%20care%20different%20color%20crayons%20in%20a%20star%20circle.jpgIn Wisconsin, day care centers / child care centers are licensed by the Wisconsin Department of Children and Families. The Department also known as DCF has promulgated or put in place rules and regulations for each type of facility: Family Child Care Centers, Group Day Care Centers, and Day Camps. It is helpful to review the applicable rules and regulations to make sure that the child care center is providing the necessary care and supervision of your child in the day care setting according to the standards set by the Wisconsin Department of Children and Families.

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