Daycare Risks in an Era of Staff Shortages IS MY CHILD SAFE?
Finding safe, affordable child care has never been easy for working parents. Now, a growing shortage of daycare workers is making it harder. Some 4 out of 5 U.S. daycare facilities have continuing staff shortages, according to a national survey. A major reason is that many child care workers barely earn the minimum wage. Minor tumbles and scrapes may be normal. But in times of staffing shortages, the likelihood that your child will be seriously injured in daycare tends to rise, making it especially important to screen child-care providers carefully before entrusting your child to them. Ask for proof that the facility has run criminal background checks on staff members. Pay attention to the ratio of adults to children in the home or classroom where your child will be staying. State rules require that an
individual caregiver oversee no more than four infants through 2 years old; no more than eight children at age 2, and no more than 10 youngsters ages 3–4. The state also sets limits on the group size in each room. We hope you never experience problems with your child’s daycare. But in the event your child is injured as a result of negligence by the staff, a lack of safety training or knowledge, or unsafe facilities or broken equipment, you have a right to fair compensation. In a particularly egregious case, our firm recently won an $850,000 settlement on behalf of a client who was seriously injured at a Missouri daycare. Not only did daycare employees allow the child to ride a wagon down a flight of concrete stairs, but they deliberately refrained from intervening so one employee could record a video of this
YOUR REFERRALS MEAN THE WORLD TO US There is no greater compliment we can receive than a client telling a friend or loved one about us. If you know somebody who has been injured and needs an attorney who will fight on their behalf and give their case the attention it deserves, please pass along this newsletter and have them call us at 314-293-4222. Thank you for spreading the word about Finney Injury Law. dangerous activity. After the child fell out of the wagon and hit her head on the concrete, the staff ignored her need for emergency care, telling her to lie down and go to sleep. Several hours later, the child’s mother arrived to pick up her daughter and had trouble waking her. Sadly, when she took the child to the ER, her youngster was diagnosed with a fractured skull and traumatic brain injury, conditions that have changed the trajectory of her life. If you encounter negligence or other problems with your child’s daycare, our experienced daycare injury lawyers can hold caregivers accountable. And hopefully, our advocacy in your case will help ensure that no other parents experience the same devastating heartbreak.
Peanut Butter Banana Dog Cookies
INGREDIENTS • 1 3/4 cups old-fashioned rolled oats, divided • 1/2 banana, cut into 4 pieces
• 1/4 cup peanut butter with no artificial sweeteners • 1 egg
DIRECTIONS 1. Preheat oven to 350 F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or non- stick spray. 2. In a food processor, grind 1 1/2 cups of oats into a flour texture, then move to a medium bowl. 3. In the food processor, combine bananas, peanut butter, and egg until well blended. 4. Pour mixture into bowl with oat flour, then add the remaining 1/4 cup of oats and stir. 5. Scoop out 1 tbsp portions and roll into balls. 6. Using a fork, flatten balls and make a criss-cross pattern. Bake for 15 minutes. 7. Let cool before serving; keeps for a week in an airtight container.
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