Every parent who drops their child off at a day care center places unimaginable trust in that facility. You expect trained caregivers, safe supervision, and compliance with Texas law. When that trust is betrayed through neglect or abuse, the results can be devastating. At the Malley Law Firm, we represent families across Texas whose children were harmed due to negligent, reckless, or abusive day care practices. We’ve recovered millions of dollars for families throughout the state — and we’re ready to help yours.
Texas Day Care Negligence Lawyer
Malley Law specializes in representing parents and minors against daycares for neglect and abuse.
Daycare Abuse Claims
Types of Day Care Negligence Cases We Handle.
Failure to Supervise
Children left unsupervised have suffered falls, broken bones, head injuries, and even
wandered away from the facility. Proper ratios and attentive care could have prevented
these injuries.
Physical Abuse and Prohibited Punishment
Some cases involve staff using force, restraint, or other prohibited discipline. No one has the right to strike or physically punish a child under any circumstances.
Unsafe Premises and Playground Injuries
Poorly maintained play areas, broken equipment, or unsafe surroundings have led to severe injuries that were entirely preventable with proper oversight.
Failure to Provide Medical Care or Notify Parents
Several cases involved staff failing to call parents or emergency services when a child was
hurt or became ill — delays that can make minor injuries far worse.
Negligent Hiring, Training, and Staffing
Many facilities operate with too few caregivers or unqualified employees. When daycares
fail to screen, train, or supervise their staff, children are placed in danger.
Exposure to Hazards
Children have been injured due to choking hazards, insect infestations, allergic reactions,
unsafe chemicals or cleaners within reach, or food safety failures that should never happen in a properly run facility.
Vehicle and Transport Negligence
Transportation-related injuries can occur when children are improperly restrained, left
unattended in vans, or transported by unqualified drivers.
Lost Children
Some of the most frightening cases involve children who manage to leave the day care
unnoticed and are found by strangers or injured off the premises. These incidents often
reveal severe staffing shortages, broken gates, or inadequate supervision.
What to Do if You Suspect Day Care Negligence
- Seek medical attention immediately.
- Document everything — take photos, preserve clothing, and write down what your child says about what happened.
- Don’t post about the incident on social media. Posts can be used against you later.
- Request video footage from the facility right away — do it by text, email, or in writing so there’s a record of your request.
- Report the incident to Texas Health and Human Services or local Child-Care Licensing: https://www.txabusehotline.org/Login/Default.aspx
- Contact Malley Law Firm to investigate and protect your child’s rights
Serving Families Across Texas From Houston, Dallas, San Antonio, Beaumont, Galveston, and Austin, Malley Law Firm represents parents statewide in daycare negligence and abuse cases. We accept cases throughout Texas and offer both in-person and virtual consultations.
No Fee Unless We Win.
At Malley Law Firm, we believe every family deserves justice — regardless of their financial situation. That’s why we handle all day care negligence and abuse cases on a contingency-fee basis.
That means:
- You pay nothing up front.
- We cover the costs of investigation and litigation.
- You owe us nothing unless we win your case.
- Our promise is to fight relentlessly for the truth, expose wrongdoing, and hold negligent facilities fully accountable for the harm they’ve caused.
MALLEY LAW FIRM | DAYCARE ABUSE OR NEGLECT CLAIMS
Is your child or someone you know a victim of abuse at a daycare or childcare service facility? Do not wait to contact Malley Law Firm to begin the process of getting you the compensation you deserve. Daycare facilities should be a safe, trustworthy place to drop your child off. Failing to provide a safe environment or proper care for your child can be detrimental to your child’s well-being. Tony Malley has years of experience in dealing with sensitive cases such as childcare abuse. Contact Malley Law Firm for your free consultation.
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Cases We Have Recently Handled
A child fell from playground equipment after staff failed to supervise appropriately. The
daycare delayed medical attention and misrepresented its safety procedures.
A teacher used a prohibited punishment on a four-year-old, grabbing the child’s arm and
forcing him to hit his own face.
A young child suffered a facial laceration and head injury after falling from playground
equipment when left unsupervised.
A 21-month-old walked out of a daycare facility and into a parking lot unnoticed. A bystander rescued the child before tragedy struck.
A daycare worker struck a child on the arm after a minor accident during snack time. The parent was not informed of the incident until discovering the injury at home.
A young child with a documented peanut allergy was served peanut butter despite clear
parental instructions and documentation in the child’s enrollment file.
A toddler ingested more than 30 small rocks and debris while unsupervised on the playground.
A young child sustained severe ant bites during outdoor play and required medical treatment.
A daycare staff member was caught on video restraining a child as punishment, while others failed to intervene.