Can schools or daycares be sued for child abuse by their employees?

Schools and daycares can be sued for child abuse committed by their employees, and we have experience holding these institutions accountable for failing to protect the children in their care. Educational institutions and childcare facilities have a legal duty to properly screen, train, and supervise their staff, and when they fail in these responsibilities, they can be held liable for the abuse that occurs. We can pursue claims against schools and daycares based on negligent hiring if they failed to conduct proper background checks, negligent supervision if they didn’t adequately monitor staff interactions with children, and negligent retention if they kept employees despite warning signs of inappropriate behavior.

These cases often involve multiple parties, including the individual abuser, the institution, and sometimes third-party entities responsible for background screening or oversight. We understand that these situations are devastating for families, and we work quickly to investigate the circumstances surrounding the abuse, examine the facility’s policies and procedures, and determine whether proper safeguards were in place. Time is critical in these cases, so we encourage parents to contact us immediately if they suspect their child has been abused at school or daycare.