Protecting Children and Holding Daycares Accountable
Leaving your child in the care of a daycare or preschool requires trust. Parents rely on these institutions to provide a safe, nurturing environment where children can learn and grow. When that trust is shattered by sexual abuse, the harm is devastating not only to the child but to the entire family.
At O’Brien Law Firm, we help parents seek justice for children who were sexually abused in daycare or preschool settings. Led by Missouri attorney Grant Boyd, our firm is dedicated to holding negligent facilities accountable and helping families protect their children’s future. We understand the sensitivity of these cases and provide compassionate, confidential legal support every step of the way.
Why Parents Pursue Legal Action Against Daycares
Sexual abuse in daycare settings is a profound violation. Civil lawsuits help families achieve:
Accountability for Negligent Daycare Facilities
Facilities are legally responsible for protecting children in their care. When they fail to vet staff, ignore red flags, or allow unsafe environments, they can and should be held liable.
Compensation for Medical and Therapeutic Needs
Abuse often leads to years of counseling, medical care, and educational support. A civil claim can help secure resources for your child’s recovery.
Justice for Your Child
Taking legal action is a powerful way to protect your child’s rights, affirm their experience, and send a clear message that abuse will not be tolerated.
Preventing Future Harm
Lawsuits shine a light on systemic failures and force facilities to change policies, improve supervision, and strengthen protections for children.
At O’Brien Law Firm, we believe families deserve answers, accountability, and justice when trusted caregivers betray their duty.
Missouri’s Statute of Limitations for Daycare Abuse Claims
Missouri law provides specific timeframes for filing civil lawsuits related to child sexual abuse. While these deadlines are more generous for children than for adults, they are still limited and complex.
Filing on Behalf of Your Child
Parents can file claims on behalf of their children after daycare abuse. In Missouri:
These deadlines exist to allow survivors time to process what happened. However, because evidence can fade and memories may be questioned as time passes, it’s often best to pursue legal action as soon as abuse is discovered.
Grant Boyd will assess your specific case and ensure any action is filed within the applicable timeframes.
Common Scenarios in Daycare Abuse Cases
Sexual abuse in daycare settings can happen in a variety of circumstances, often involving:
Employees Abusing Their Position of Trust
Daycare workers may exploit their access to young children, particularly in moments of unsupervised care like diaper changes, nap time, or bathroom visits.
Poor Supervision and Oversight
Lax supervision allows opportunities for abuse whether by staff, volunteers, or even other children to go unnoticed.
Negligent Hiring or Training
Facilities that do not train staff on boundaries, reporting protocols, and abuse prevention contribute to unsafe environments.
Inadequate Background Checks
Facilities that fail to screen staff for past misconduct, criminal history, or red flags expose children to unnecessary risk.
Failure to Report or Act on Suspicion
When administrators ignore warning signs or fail to report suspected abuse as required by law, they become complicit in the harm.
Abuse may occur during daily routines, on field trips, or in after-hours care. Even if you are unsure about what happened, we can investigate to uncover the truth and protect your child’s rights.
Signs of Abuse in Young Children
Very young children often lack the vocabulary or understanding to report abuse clearly. Parents should watch for warning signs, including:
If you suspect abuse, trust your instincts. Early legal intervention can help protect your child and prevent future harm to others.
Holding Daycares and Preschools Accountable
Daycare facilities have strict legal duties to protect children in their care. When they fail in these duties through negligence, recklessness, or willful disregard they can be held responsible through civil lawsuits.
Our investigations often reveal patterns of negligence that contributed to the harm from ignored complaints to policy violations.
Compensation for Families After Daycare Abuse
The goal of civil litigation is to secure justice and financial resources to support your child’s healing and future well-being. Potential compensation includes:
Therapy and Counseling Costs
Children abused at a young age often need years of mental health support. Civil damages cover these expenses.
Educational Support Services
Abuse may disrupt development, requiring special educational programs or services. These costs can be included in a settlement.
Loss of Enjoyment of Life
Childhood should be safe and joyful. Abuse steals that innocence, and compensation acknowledges this loss.
Medical Expenses
This includes physical health evaluations, treatments, or ongoing care linked to the abuse.
Pain and Suffering
This recognizes the emotional trauma inflicted on a child and the long-term effects of that harm.
Punitive Damages
When a daycare’s conduct is especially reckless or egregious, courts may award additional damages to punish wrongdoing and deter similar future conduct.
Each case is unique. We work with child psychologists, medical experts, and economists to fully understand the impact on your child’s life and future needs.
How O’Brien Law Firm Supports Families
Attorney Grant Boyd is deeply committed to supporting families through these painful and challenging cases. We handle daycare sexual abuse claims with compassion, confidentiality, and determination.
- Free, confidential consultations with no obligation
- No upfront costs — we only get paid if we win your case
- Sensitive, trauma-informed handling of your child’s story
- Detailed investigations into facilities and individuals responsible
- Strong legal advocacy focused on protecting your child’s future
We are here to help you protect your child, demand accountability, and begin the healing process.
What to Expect When You Contact Us
Protecting Your Child. Pursuing Justice.
No parent should have to face this alone. If your child was harmed by someone entrusted with their care, you have the right to seek answers, accountability, and compensation. Your actions today can protect your child and other children in the future.
Attorney Grant Boyd and O’Brien Law Firm are ready to stand with you, fight for your family, and demand justice.
Contact Missouri Daycare Abuse Lawyer Grant Boyd Today
If your child has suffered sexual abuse at a daycare or preschool in Missouri, contact us today for a free, confidential consultation. We listen. We believe. We stand with families seeking justice.