AFRAID AND ALONE FOR 40 MINUTES How We Helped a Family After Their Child Was Locked in a Bathroom at Daycare
In just moments, a child can go unnoticed, and a traumatic event can unfold. Children’s experiences leave a profound mark on their growth and often shape the rest of their lives. That’s why responsible supervision would seem like an obvious requirement at any daycare, but daycare facilities often fail to meet this basic responsibility. Take the recent story of a toddler, whom we’ll call Emily, and how our team worked to support her and her family.
anxiety and emotional outbursts. Emily cries when her brother plays with anyone but her, she breaks down if she doesn’t sleep by her mother’s side, and she even leaves her small shoes in doorways to prevent the door from closing and locking her in again. Clearly, this event has taken a toll on Emily’s psychological health and has affected the members of her family. Emily has had to receive professional treatment to heal these wounds and will likely need to continue therapy for the foreseeable future. With our team’s dedication, we secured justice and a life- changing result for Emily’s family so they don’t have to worry about the medical costs. We ensured that from now on, they only have to focus on her recovery and giving Emily the love and care every child deserves. This is what we stand for here at The Button Law Firm.
a single daycare staff member knew she was missing. In fact, it wasn’t until Emily’s parents picked her up that anyone noticed she was visibly upset and crying. Only after her parents demanded to review the surveillance footage did the caregivers realize what had occurred. While 40 minutes might not seem extensive to an adult, it felt like an eternity for a 4-year-old child, afraid and alone. As a result, Emily has experienced mental anguish ever since the incident. Once a calm and happy child, she now struggles with overwhelming
Emily, just 4 years old, was left completely alone when she was accidentally locked
inside a boy’s restroom for nearly 40 minutes. Scared, confused, and
overwhelmed, Emily cried and was utterly helpless as she waited for someone to rescue her. Unfortunately, no one did. It wasn’t until another child opened the door that Emily could escape. Despite being missing for such a prolonged period, not
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