Inappropriate Touching at Daycare in Colorado

Entrusting the care of a child or children to strangers requires immense faith, and it can be difficult to find a daycare service that seems right for your child. Although finding a reliable daycare service is a challenge, it is also a necessary one for many working parents who strive to balance home and work life. Despite Colorado’s extensive licensing requirements and background checks required of daycare staff, these measures cannot ensure the safety of our children. If your child has been the victim of daycare abuse, including inappropriate touching at daycare, experts at Carabin Shaw are ready to fight for the justice you and your child deserve.

After learning that your child has been the victim of daycare sexual abuse, you are likely caught up in a storm of confusion and anxiety. In addition to the emotional, mental, and physical trauma inflicted on your child, the process of locating a new and trustworthy daycare may result in inconsistent child supervision and lost wages. Colorado sexual abuse attorneys at Carabin Shaw are experts in their field and understand the struggles that you and your child are facing.

Focusing on the recovery of your child is vital, but tending to emotional and mental traumas is often expensive. Experienced attorneys, such as those at Carabin Shaw, are dedicated to ensuring that you receive the maximum compensation you are owed. This includes communicating with insurance companies, establishing your case, and applying expert knowledge of Colorado law to your specific circumstances.

Under Colorado law, child abuse is defined as causing harm to a minor who is under the age of 16 or placing that minor in harm’s way. No one knows a child as well as their parent or guardian, and a parent can identify possible abuse by recognizing the signs of abuse.

In the case of daycare sexual abuse, warning signs can manifest as

• Fear of separation from parents, especially if this fear was not previously present
• Interest in, or advanced knowledge of, sex or genitalia for their ages
• Regressive behaviors, such as bed-wetting or thumb-sucking
• Hesitance in removing or changing clothes (such as for bathing)

As of June 2021, the statue of limitations on child sexual assault in Colorado is, effectively, removed for abuse the occurred within the last six years. To protect the health and well-being of your child, it is imperative to contact child injury lawyers in Colorado if you recognize or suspect any of the above signs. This list, however, is not extensive. If you are concerned that your child has been the victim of daycare sexual assault, first consult with a mental health professional and the authorities. A lawyer at Carabin Shaw can then help you determine what actions to take.

Child abuse in Colorado, sexual abuse included, can be presented as a case in many ways and with different criteria. This includes navigating whether the abuse was reckless, if it was knowing, whether it can be categorized as negligence, whether the abuser was in a position of trust, and many more technical requirements. When you hire a lawyer at Carabin Shaw, you can rest assured that you have chosen an expert who is experienced with Colorado laws and regulations.

The emotional, mental, and physical safety of your child is paramount, and experienced attorneys at Carabin Shaw are devoted to protecting you and yours. Our experts offer a free case review and initial consultation to ensure that you can decide if and how you would like to pursue your case.

We are available toll-free, 24/7, at 800-862-1260 with both English AND Spanish-speaking staff.