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(832) 219-1621Bivona Law is committed to protecting families by ensuring that daycare facilities practice the highest safety standards. When a Daycare breaks its license, it jeopardizes the safety of children. It leaves parents wondering what they can do legally. If your child has been injured by the negligence of a daycare, our skilled lawyers are committed to guiding you through Texas law, reviewing violations, and pursuing remedies.
To maintain your licenses, daycare centers in Corpus Christi must comply with stringent regulations by the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC). These standards are designed to protect children from harm by encouraging safe environments, qualifies staff, and appropriate procedures. When daycares violate these standards, the consequences can be disastrous, resulting in injuries that range from minor bruising to severe trauma. At Bivona Law, we help parents identify how licensing violiations may have contributed to their child’s injury and build a compensation case.
Violations of Texas daycare licensing standards can create hazardous conditions that lead to preventable injuries. Below are the top five violations commonly seen in Corpus Christi daycares, along with their potential risks:
Texas requires ratios of caregivers to children, like 1:4 for infants or 1:18 for 4-year-olds, to ensure they are adequately supervised. Overcrowded rooms or understaffed centers can result in children not being watched and falls, fights, or equipment accidents caused by improper use. For instance, a child climbing on a bookshelf without adult supervision could receive a severe head wound.
Daycare centers must complete criminal and child abuse background checks on all staff. Employing personnel with unscreened backgrounds can lead to abuse, neglect, or improper treatment of children, leading to physical or emotional injuries. This violation undermines the trust parents place in daycare providers.
Texas requires daycares to maintain safe premises, including secure furniture, safe playground surfaces (e.g., mulch or rubber mats), and hazard-free environments. Violations, like exposed electrical cords, broken playground equipment, or unsecured shelves, can cause cuts, fractures, or even concussions if a child falls or collides with unsafe objects.
Daycares must follow strict food storage, preparation, and allergy protocol guidelines. Failing to label foods, store them at safe temperatures, or accommodate allergies can lead to choking incidents, food poisoning, or life-threatening allergic reactions, such as anaphylaxis from peanut exposure.
Daycares must conduct regular fire drills, supply first aid kits, and have a clear emergency protocol in place. Noncompliance can delay critical responses to accidents, like burns from a fire or unclothed injuries from a fall, which worsen the condition of injured children. These violations are often documented in HHSC inspection reports, which our Corpus Christi daycare injury attorneys can use to strengthen your case.
In Texas, daycare licensing violations can prove negligence when a child is injured. Negligence requires proving that the daycare breached its duty of care, directly causing harm. For instance, if a child is injured due to a violation like an unsafe playground surface, the daycare may be liable for medical expenses, pain and suffering, and other damages. Bivona law collaborates with specialists to review HHSC violation records, incident reports, and other documentation to build a solid case for your family
Additionally, repeated violations or history of noncompliance can constitute gross negligence, leading to higher compensation due to the daycare's intentional safety breach. Our attorneys thoroughly consider these factors to maximize your claim’s chances of success.
Parents in Corpus Christi can proactively protect their children by researching a daycare’s licensing history. The HHSC maintains a public database (available at www.hhs.texas.gov) where you can view inspection reports and violation records for licensed facilities. Look for patterns of noncompliance, such as repeated citations for unsafe conditions or staffing issues. If your child was injured, Bivona Law can help you access and interpret these records to determine if violations contributed to the incident.
If your child has been injured at a daycare, taking immediate action can protect your legal rights and strengthen your case:
Bivona Law is dedicated to helping you recover compensation for medical costs, emotional trauma, and other losses caused by daycare negligence.
If your child was injured at a Corpus Christi daycare due to licensing violations, don’t wait to seek justice. Bivona Law offers a free, no-obligation case review to evaluate your claim and discuss your legal options. Let us fight for the compensation your family deserves.
