Family structures in the United States are changing constantly, and with the rise of divorce rates and decline of the economy there are increasing numbers of families relying on the support of a single parent or two incomes, making childcare a more difficult task. This has lead to an increased reliance on babysitters, daycares, and nannies to whom we entrust the safety of our children while we are at work earning a living to support them.
When these caregivers are negligent in their duty to provide a healthy and safe environment for their wards, serious accidents can occur which put the health and well being of your child in danger. While the risk of a child having an accident can never be completely eliminated, it is the responsibility of nannies, babysitters, and daycare employees to eliminate the risk of preventable injuries through proper supervision.
Risks of Injury
The safety of a child is the explicit duty of childcare professionals, and there are a variety of ways in which neglect or recklessness can lead to a serious accident and injury, such as the following:
- Insufficient supervision
- Incorrectly administered medications or diets
- Physical or sexual abuse
- Allowing guests entry to the home without the employer’s permission
These actions are explicit breaches of the implicit contract between a parent and a childcare professional, and you are well within your rights to seek compensation for your losses should your child suffer a preventable injury while in the care of another.






