STRAPPED TO A CHAIR IN CHILDCARE A Tale of Mistreatment and Mending
A daycare facility should be a place of safety and security for a child, not the site of unimaginable abuse and neglect. Early last year, a 1-year-old girl, Susan*, was repeatedly subjected to harrowing experiences that no child of any age should ever be forced to endure. On multiple occasions, daycare employees strapped her to a chair for long periods as a form of punishment, leaving anyone with a heart to wonder what on Earth a young girl of her age could have done to deserve this cruelty. This situation was even more disturbing because the straps used to restrain her were not provided by the manufacturer for safety purposes but instead supplied to the employees by the daycare facility.
In addition to failing to train employees on proper discipline and supervision, the facility neglected to supervise its employees’ conduct. Most tragically, these inexcusable inactions severely affected Susan’s well- being and interaction with others. She experienced night terrors for weeks following the incidents, and she has developed a fear of chairs and an intense mistrust of caregivers. She has also been known to hit herself and others in moments of frustration and frequently isolates herself from other children. These traits are classic signs of child mistreatment, and Susan has gone from being a happy little girl to throwing tantrums and lashing out in other ways. The childcare facility’s negligence and legal violations were evident, and liability was clear. Although we couldn’t take away
Susan’s experience and its effect on her and her loved ones, we successfully obtained a life-changing result that will help this little girl and her family focus on healing. No childcare facility should ever allow what happened. Sadly, we see and handle similar situations every day. Nothing is more important to us than seeking justice for children who have been harmed through abuse and neglect. We stand with families, providing the support, guidance, and determination needed to help them find the peace they deserve.
Susan’s situation reflects multiple failures by those who should have provided care.
*Name changed for privacy purposes
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