Articles Posted in Oklahoma

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In Edmond, Oklahoma, police reported that a home based day care center Royal Platinum Care had loaded guns on the property. Loaded guns were found in the attic, garage and a safe. There were no reports that the children had touched or otherwise accessed the guns; however, the State of Oklahoma Department of Human Services investigators believed that the guns violated Oklahoma laws as they pertained to day care centers. It should be noted that an incident or violation should not be solely judged on whether a child suffered personal injuries or wrongful death. Truly, the time to step in and make changes to a day care center is before tragedy strikes. Of course, the operator of the day care center can appeal or challenge any findings. You can read more about this story at Day Care Center Shut Down in Edmond, Oklahoma.

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State%20Map%20Oklahoma.jpgA former Wyandotte school teacher is facing criminal molestation charges. In Ottawa County (Oklahoma), District Attorney Eddie Wyant stated that the charges stem from molestation allegations against two former students of Brian Matthew Rash, now age 38. Mr. Rash was arrested in Missouri and will be extradited back to Oklahoma to face these charges. According to a news story posted at the Oklahoman Newspaper Website – www.newsok.com –, two students have come forward with allegations that Rash molested a number of times. One child reported that the incidents took place when he was between the ages of 10 and 13. The other child reported that the molestation began when he was in the 5th grade. Police investigators even obtained an Affidavit from Rash’s ex wife who stated that Rash “loved” one of the students and “could not imagine life without him”.

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DogAttack.jpgTroy Helms, an 11-year-old from Grove, Oklahoma was attending the Strut Your Mutt dog walk sponsored by the Humane Society of Grove and Grand Lake when he accidentally fell on the ground. A Great Dane attacked the child, biting down on his face and neck. The boy received more than 100 stitches.

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Household%20fence%20chain%20link%20child%20safety.jpgIn Norman, Oklahoma, a toddler was recently attacked by a wild cat at a zoo. The 3 year old boy did suffered personal injuries in the form of wounds on his head. Fortunately, the injuries were not serious or life threatening according to the Fox News article. The wild cat, a European Lynx, weighed 45 pounds and approached the child through a chain linked fence. This incident certainly cannot be faulted to the animal who is living in a man made environment.

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A Dallas, Texas teen (Alexander Olvera) died following a dive into a creek at Turner Falls Park in Oklahoma. It was reported that the area of the dive was a shallow part of the creek. The incident happened in Honey Creek. After he dove into the creek, he did not resurface. Lifeguards from an adjacent or nearby swimming area assisted the family with CPR while waiting for paramedics to show up at the scene to take over the care. Alexander was later pronounced dead at Sulphur Hospital. An autopsy will be performed to confirm the cause of death. From the facts reported, it is uncertain whether the death was related to a head injury, drowning, a combination of the two causes. There have been other drowning incidents in Oklahoma this summer and year. Unfortunately, deaths and serious personal injuries continue to take place in waterways and swimming pools in the State of Oklahoma and other areas. You can read more about the incident involving Alexander Olvera at Teen Dies Following Dive into Oklahoma Creek.

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In Tulsa, Oklahoma, a lawsuit was recently filed against a Tulsa church operated school. The lawsuit alleges that the school and its officials were negligent in failing to supervise and prevent a teacher from sexually abusing students at the school. Aaron Thompson, a former teacher at the Grace Fellowship Church – Christian School, pled guilty in 2003 to criminal counts of lewd molestation and sexual abuse. Mr. Thompson was sentenced to a prison term of 25 years. There were nine boys that were the victims of these criminal acts who ranged in age from 7 to 14 when the boys were molested. Prior civil lawsuits involving this teacher were settled in the past. You can read more about this story at Lawsuit Filed Against Tulsa Oklahoma Church Based School.

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Playground%20see%20saw%20sign%20day%20care%20negligence.jpgIn Oklahoma and other states, day care centers must comply with safety rules and regulations pertaining to playgrounds. Every day, children are injured on day care playgrounds through the country. Some personal injuries are unavoidable accidents while others result from improper supervision, negligence, bullying on the playground, and / or negligent construction, design or maintenance of the playground equipment. Section 22 (c) Outdoor safety and play equipment – Playground safety requires day care centers to follow certain regulations as to playground safety. Day care centers should keep children off of the playground area when weather conditions pose a significant health risk. Children should be well hydrated before any physical activity like playground play. The playground equipment itself should be sturdy, of safe construction, free from hazards, easy to clean, and kept in good repair. Playground equipment should be free from protrusion hazards like exposed nails, screws, and splinters. Equipment should be securely anchored to prevent tipping of equipment.

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playground%20yellow%20rocking%20horse%20safety%20negligence.jpgIn Oklahoma and other states, day care centers must comply with rules and regulations as they pertain to outdoor safety and play equipment including playgrounds. Rules and regulations are found in Section 22 of the Requirements for Oklahoma Child Care Centers by the Oklahoma Department of Human Services. Outdoor play space or playgrounds must be enclosed by a building and / or fence that is at least 4 feet high that beings at ground level. Fencing must be in a stable, upright, secure and good condition that is free from dangerous conditions. Impact absorbing surfaces must be used over any fall zones under climbers, swings, slides and the equipment. Ground surfaces composed of loose materials must be 6 inches in depth.

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education%20school%20day%20care%20different%20color%20crayons%20in%20a%20star%20circle.jpgOklahoma day care center / child care center have a duty to provide adequate and proper supervision of children enrolled in the day care program. Oklahoma law provides for regulations of day care centers pursuant to

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education%20school%20day%20care%20teddy%20bear%20with%20building%20blocks.jpgIn Oklahoma and other states, day care centers / child care centers inappropriately discipline children in a harsh, neglectful, and harmful manner. We all know that children will misbehave and fail to follow directions at time. Day care center employees should exhibit patience and control when dealing with a misbehaving child. Oklahoma day care centers and child care centers are regulated by Oklahoma Department of Human Services through Requirements for Oklahoma Child Care Centers.

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