IS YOUR DAY CARE HIRING QUALIFIED EMPLOYEES?
A Guide by Dallas Day Care Attorneys
5. Caring — this person comes to work not just for a check, but because they care about their job and the children they are supervising. It hurts us to know that the No. 1 cause of day care injuries is a lack of supervision, and that issue is rooted in facilities that do not hire qualified employees. It only takes a moment for a child’s life to be at risk. Let’s ask more of our day care facilities about higher standards and insist that they no longer compromise our children’s safety with inadequate hiring practices.
What if I told you there was one thing Texas day cares could do to ensure that fewer of our children are put at risk? Well, there is, and it’s a protocol that ALL day cares should follow: a thorough, comprehensive hiring process. This isn’t an unreasonable request. Day care facilities should follow a hiring process that assesses candidates for proper licensing and certification, as well as character, to ensure their candidates fully understand and can carry out their responsibilities to children and families. A thorough, well-researched hiring process can save lives. At a minimum, we should be able to expect that day care employees — people who care for a vulnerable population — possess these qualities: 1. A passion for kids. 2. Patience, particularly when it comes to caring for and interacting with children. 3. Anticipation of harmful child behaviors. Children should be supervised at all times so they don’t get hurt. 4. Honesty in all situations.
If you or a loved one would like more information on how to choose a safe day care, refer to our FREE resource guide, written by Dallas day care attorney Russell Button. Find his guide, “11 Tips To Help Parents Choose A Safe Daycare,” on our website, at https://www.buttonlawfirm.com/reports/how-to- search-for-a-good-day care.cfm.
FINDING JUSTICE FOR THE PIPER FAMILY
“We were referred to Russell after our toddler was left outside alone at day care and were very fortunate to have been represented by The Button Law Firm. Russell and Ashley were extremely caring and pragmatic in helping us understand the right legal path moving forward. Russell has made many connections in the legal community and works extremely hard with all available resources to find answers for his clients.” –Ben Piper
The Piper Family with Attorney Russell Button
Attorneys Russell and Ashley with the Piper family
TAKE A BREAK
EVERYTHING POPCORN
INGREDIENTS
• 2 teaspoons granulated garlic • 2 teaspoons granulated onion • 1/3 cup canola oil • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
• 3/4 cup popcorn kernels • 2 tablespoons flaky sea salt • 1 teaspoon black sesame seeds • 2 teaspoons white sesame seeds
DIRECTIONS
1. In a small skillet over medium heat, toast sesame seeds. Shake skillet often and cook until white seeds are golden and fragrant, about 2 minutes. Transfer to a small bowl and add garlic, onion, and salt. 2. In a large saucepan, combine popcorn kernels and oil. Cook over medium-high heat, covered, until popcorn kernels start to pop. Once popping, continue cooking and shaking the pan intermittently until popping ceases, about 3–5 minutes. 3. Transfer popcorn to a large mixing bowl. Pour in butter and toss to coat. Finally, add seasoning, toss again, and serve.
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