Child Injury Lawyer Blog
By Ryan E. Alekman, Attorney and David Wolf, Attorney
Published by Child Injury Lawyer Network
In Massachusetts, a toddler enrolled in a day care center was found dead after being left alone in a day care center van for hours. It was quite a tragic scene and situation when the 13 month old toddler was found in the van parked in Dorchester, Massachusetts. After this most unfortunate and tragic incident, investigators and State regulators shut the day care center down. The van was marked with a sign – Gloria’s Luna Family Day Care Center. See Child Found Dead in Massachusetts Day Care Center Van.
In Idaho and other States, there are day care laws and regulations that day care centers must follow. Each State has its own regulations. Some States put in strict regulations while other States put in minimal regulations. Some child safety advocates and experts believe that Idaho’s day care regulations are minimal in nature and need to be changed. In particular, Idaho day care centers will 6 or free children enrolled in the day care program are not required to obtain a license. For larger day care centers in Idaho, licenses are required to be renewed every 2 years. According to a day care center study State by State, Idaho ranked 52nd in the nation (included Puerto Rico and Guam standards as well). See
In Pennsylvania and other States, there are day care center workers who unfortunately use the day care center as a location to abuse and neglect children under their care. IN Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, Matthew Keith Byars (age 26) has been accused and charged with crimes in multiple instances of abuse and neglect of children. It was reported that Byars previously worked at Tender Care Learning Center in Pennsylvania.
In Minnesota, the Department of Children and Families recently introduced a rating system that parents can view and use to consider their respective day care options. It is important for a working parent to have peace of mind during the day time that the child is enrolled in a Minnesota day care center. Safety, supervision, and a clean day care environment are among the top priorities for most parents. Price and value are also considerations but should be secondary to safety and supervision. Minnesota ratings and fundings by the State of Minnesota are tied together. Child care and day care providers are rated on a one to five star rating system.