Legal Updates

When a child is injured or neglected in a daycare facility, it is a parent’s worst nightmare. In Georgia, the agency responsible for licensing and oversight of child care facilities is Bright from the Start: Georgia Department of Early Care and Learning (DECAL). If you suspect daycare negligence or abuse, a Bright from the Start…

When you leave your child at a Georgia daycare, you trust that the facility will provide a safe, nurturing environment. Unfortunately, injuries can and do happen—and in many cases, they are preventable. When a child is hurt due to negligence, it’s not only devastating for the family but also raises serious legal and regulatory concerns….

When parents entrust their children to a daycare facility, they rightfully expect a safe, nurturing environment. Unfortunately, some daycares in Georgia fall short of these standards and engage in improper disciplinary practices. These actions can not only harm a child physically and emotionally but also give rise to serious legal claims against the daycare facility…

Entrusting your child to a daycare facility is a major decision that comes with an expectation of safety, nurturing, and professionalism. While most daycare centers in Georgia meet those expectations, accidents and negligence can and do happen. When a child is injured at daycare, it can be traumatic for both the child and the parents….

Food allergies among children have become a growing concern, particularly in daycare settings where children rely on caregivers to provide a safe environment. When a daycare facility fails to properly manage a child’s food allergy, the consequences can be severe, leading to anaphylactic reactions, hospitalization, or even death. Under Georgia law, daycare providers have a…