By Joni J. Franklin, Attorney and David Wolf, Attorney
Published by Child Injury Lawyer Network
Child care centers and day care centers in Kansas are regulated by the Kansas Department of Health and Environment through various laws, rules, and regulations. Pursuant to Kansas General Regulation – K.A.R. 28-132 – Child Care Practices (Pages 34 – 35), a child care center has a duty to maintain a written policy as to discipline at a child care center. A child care center is prohibited from punishment that is physically harmful to the child. Furthermore, a child care center cannot humiliate or frighten a child as part of imposing discipline at the facility. The Kansas regulations specifically prohibit corporal punishment including spanking, pulling of hair, swatting, the yanking of an arm, or similar type of punishment. Verbal threats are prohibited as are derogatory remarks. The regulations also address other prohibited actions like locking a child in a room or box, withholding food or forcing food, and stinging or burning the mouth or other parts of the child’s body.
In Georgia and other States, day care center and child care center providers have a duty to supervise children enrolled in the program. If there is a field trip or off site activity, it is important for day care center operators to make sure that all children are supervised at the activity and that all children are properly transported or brought back to the facility. In many instances, a simple checklist or attendance sheet can be be used to make sure each and every child is present and accounted for. In some instances, children are lost or forgotten about because there is no checklist in place or because the checklist is not used. Leaving a child behind can lead to a variety of problems and dangers for a small child. In Augusta, Georgia, a 2 year old child under the care of Amandable’s Angel’s Childcare Center, her 2 year old daughter Mackenzie, Turns out he did know something. Investigators say when the daycare workers left behind at a park. When the day care center first became aware that the child was missing, the staff did not know where she was. It took the help of the child’s 4 year old brother to let everyone know that the missing child may have been left behind at Elliot Park. The child was later found, but that is not the end of the story. The three day care workers involved were charged with the crime of deprivation of a minor. Of course, the day care workers will have the right to defend themselves in the criminal proceedings. Regardless of the outcome of the criminal case, day care centers should take stories like this heart and use a checklist consistently so that each and every child is accounted for and that NO CHILD IS LEFT BEHIND. You can read more about this story at 
The Kansas Department of Health and Environment is the State agency charged with regulating child care centers and other facilities supervising or housing children in Kansas. What are the CCLR (Child Care Licensing Regulations) in Kansas for a facility or a person caring for children? Well, that all depends on the age of the children, size of the facility, type of the facility, and the kind of care provided at the facility. The Kansas Department of Health and Environment’s website has a great resource page that contains the 
The New York Daily News reported that a 3 year old boy was attacked by the family pit bull. The attack may have been triggered by a family argument which, in turn, may have agitated the dog. Further investigation may reveal additional details and / or causes of this incident. Whatever the results of the investigation, it is clear that a 3 year old suffered serious personal injuries from the family Pit Bull. There have been many reports of the family dog including the family Pit Bull dog attacking children. Is it the breed? Is is the individual temperament of the dog? Is it because of environmental factors? Is it because of the living space of the dog or family?
In Broomfield, Colorado, a teacher is accused of sending inappropriate text to students. There cases are interesting in that there is typically electronic evidence that can identify the sender and the receiver of these text messages. The messages themselves are evidence that can show criminal acts and intent on the part of the sender. Of course, the teacher will be entitled to defend himself through the services of a public defender or a private criminal defense lawyer. Among the questions / issues that may be addressed in this matter may be:
In San Antonio, Texas, a teen mother has been arrested regarding an automobile accident that led to injuries to a toddler. Police reported that the mother did not properly buckle her infant son in a car seat. Unfortunately, there was an automobile accident in which the child bumped his head on the dashboard and was knocked unconscious. According to a story posted by News 4 WOAI, the 8 month old child was sitting on the front passenger floor board at the time of the crash even though the car was equipped with a rear facing safety seat.