Florida Child Injury Lawyer Blog

In Florida, parents should do their homework before selecting a day care center for their child. Furthermore, once the child is enrolled in the day care center, parents should continue to monitor the day care center, visit the day care center, and ask frequent questions about the facility and the child's care and supervision. Here are some factors to consider when selecting a day care center:

1. Location. A location should be selected that is convenient to the parent's work schedule or home. This should not be the only factor but a convenient location will allow a parent to visit the facility frequently and pick up the child in an expedited manner when there is an illness or an emergency.

2. Visit the Facility. Advertisements and websites typically put the day care center in the best light and use the most pleasant photos and descriptions regarding the day care center. It is best to visit the day care center to personally see the facility, meet the staff members, and see how the day care center supervises and educates the children enrolled in the facility.

3. Review the Policies and Procedures. While the presence or absence of policies and procedures should not be the only consideration, it makes sense to ask for a copy of the day care center's policies and procedures. Then, review the policies and procedures with the administrator or owner to find out how the policies and procedures are monitored and followed during a typical day in the facility for the children. Typically, there are or should be policies and procedures as to staff to child ratios, supervision, hygiene, napping, nutrition, playgrounds, and discipline.

4. Review Licensure and Inspection Documents. The State of Florida Department of Children and Families is the government agency that licenses and regulations day care centers and child care centers in the State of Florida. The facility should have the license and inspection documents at the facility. A review of the license and inspection reports can give a parent insight into the operation and compliance of the child care facility.

5. Speak to Other Parents. Speaking to other parents can also provide information about the day care center. Most parents with children enrolled in the facility will probably give a good review of the facility; nevertheless, getting the viewpoint of other parents should provide information as to the strengths and weaknesses of the day care facility / child care facility.

6. Internet Research and Books on Day Care Centers. Parents can obtain a good bit of information regarding the day care center and child care online. One excellent resource is the Florida Department of Children and Families Website at Child Youth and Families - About Child Care. See also Florida Day Care Centers - Frequently Asked Questions - Wood, Atter & Wolf - Child Injury Attorneys.

Is a Dog Owner Required to Have Dog Bite Coverage under a Florida Homeowner's Insurance Policy? The simple answer to this question is "No". The privilege or right of dog ownership in Florida is not contingent on securing dog bite insurance coverage. Liability insurance for a dog bite injury or attack is typically part of homeowner's insurance; however, there are many policies of insurance that do not include coverage for dog bite or dog attack injuries. Furthermore, many insurance policies have an exception for dog bite injuries or attacks. Many dog owners are living under the false assumption that their homeowner's insurance will cover any damages caused by their dogs attacking or biting another person or dog. It is only after a dog bite or dog attack takes place does the homeowner fully discover or realize that he or she does not have liability in place for dog bite injuries or attacks. All homeowners with dogs should carefully read their homeowner's insurance policies to make sure that there is adequate coverage in place in case of a dog bite injury or dog attack injury. In Florida, a dog owner is strictly liable for a dog bite or dog attack. In other words, there is no need to prove or show that the dog owner was negligent or at fault. While there are some limited exceptions to this Florida law, suffice it to state that a dog owner is generally liable for the damages and injuries caused by a dog bite or dog attack.

The book titled - The ABCs of Child Injury - Legal Rights of the Injured Child - What Every Parent Should Know - has chapters on Dog Bite Injuries, Damages / Compensation, Medical Bills / Medical Treatment, and other topics. You can receive this book for free at The ABCs of Child Injury.

Many dog bite incidents and dog attack injuries can be avoided with proper control and supervision of a dog. See Florida Leash Laws - County by County. See also Florida Dangerous Dog Laws - County by County.

The Brevard County Health Department is currently responsible for the inspection of 176 child care centers and 46 family day care centers operated out of private homes. For the past 20 years or so, Brevard County has completed these inspections and run the oversight of the child care facilities. Beginning January 1, 2012, the Florida Department of Children and Families will take over these responsibilities. Brevard County was one of only five of 67 counties in the State of Florida that completed the day care inspections. Regardless of the government entity conducting inspections, it is important for Florida day care centers to be inspected and to otherwise comply with the rules, laws, regulations, and statutes governing Florida Day Care Centers / Florida Child Care Centers. See Florida DCF to Take Over Day Care Center Inspections.

In Florida, Day Care Centers / Child Care Centers are subject to different rules and regulations. See Florida Day Care Center Rules and Regulations - Frequently Asked Questions. Unfortunately, children suffer personal injuries when regulations are violated by day care centers. When a child suffers an injury, there is questions and issued faced by the parent. The book titled - The ABCs of Child Injury - Legal Rights of the Injured Child - What Every Parent Should Know - has chapters on Day Care Center Injuries, School Injuries, Damages / Compensation, Medical Treatment / Medical Bills, and other topics. To receive this book for free, go to The ABCs of Child Injury.

In Florida and other States, babies / children have died or have suffered serious personal injuries while under the care of a day care center. In some instances, the cause of death was natural in that the condition or cause of death was unknown and unexpected. In other instances, a child was not properly supervised or cared for in the day care center. When a child dies in a day care center, there typically is an investigation and an autopsy to determine the cause of death, manner of death, and whether the death was preventable with more timely intervention or better supervision. A child can be put a risk in a day care center even during nap time if safety measures are not followed as to proper positioning of the infant / child during nap time. There are specific regulations in place in Florida as to nap time and other supervision. You can review these regulations at Florida Day Care Centers - Rules and Regulations - Frequently Asked Questions.

Unfortunately, in Jacksonville (Duval County), Florida and other cities, teachers, tutors, babysitters, day care providers, and others entrusted with the supervision of a child abuse the very children under their care. The health, safety, and welfare of a child should be paramount to everything else. The Florida Times Union (www.jacksonville.com) reported that a former 5th grade teacher (Kristina Hartless) recently plead guilty to having sex or unlawful contact with a minor who she was tutoring in math and who she counseled at church. See Former Jacksonville Teacher Pleads Guilty in Sex Case with Student.

Ms. Hartless will spend 13 months in Florida State Prison and then be on probation for another five years. It is amazing that a teacher, who spent years training for the job and years on the job, would abuse her position of trust in such a disturbing and criminal manner.

In Florida, it is important for day care center providers to properly supervise children under their care while the child is active during the day and also during nap time. There are dangers and risks to children during the sleeping hours and especially for infants and babies in cribs. In Bradenton, Florida, it was reported that a three year old girl died after being put down for a nap. The child was found unresponsive at Carbone Family Daycare Home. 911 was called and fire rescue was dispatched to the Florida day care center. CPR was performed and the child was transported to Blake Medical Center where the child was pronounced dead.

An autopsy will be performed which will provide investigators more information regarding the cause and preventability of the child's death. For Florida day care centers, there are various rules and regulations for the care and supervision of children which include regulations during nap time. See Florida Day Care Centers - What Rules / Laws Apply to Supervision During Nap Time?

See also 3 Month Old Girl Died at Florida Day Care Center - Investigation Pending.

The book titled The ABCs of Child Injury - Legal Rights of the Injured Child - What Every Parent Should Know - has chapters day care injuries, school injuries, medical treatment and bills, damages / compensation and other topics. You can receive a free child injury book at Free Book to Parents Dealing with a Day Care Injury.

Dominic Andrews died at Jomida Learning Center in Homestead, Florida (Miami-Dade County). When a parent drops off a child at a day care center, a parent expects that the child is cared for in a safety, healthy, and supervised learning environment that serves the best interest of the child. This is not only common sense but it also the law. Florida Day Care Centers are regulated by the Florida Statutes and the Florida Administrative Code. There are laws and regulations in place as to indoor supervision, outdoor supervision, medications, transportation, attendance, medications, and many other aspects of day care and child care in and around the facility. The Florida Day Care Center has a duty to comply with the various Florida Administrative Code and Florida Statute provisions. Compliance is mandated. Facilities that follow the rules and regulations generally are able to avoid or prevent serious personal injuries or death to a child. Unfortunately and tragically in many instances, Florida Day Care Centers violates the law and / or takes short cuts and actions to save money at the expense of the child's health, safety and well-being.

The Florida Department of Children and Families and local law enforcement are investigating the death of Dominic Andrews who was only 18 months old at the time of his death. See Questions Remain In Toddler's Death At Day Care
Homicide Detectives Investigate Child's Death.

The investigation will address the following issues and other issues in an attempt to determine the cause and preventability of this child's death:

What time did Dominic Andrews arrive at the facility?

What documentation was written as to the arrival and supervision of Dominic Andrews?

How many children (including Dominic Andrews) were being cared for at the Florida Day Care Center?

How many children was Jomida Learning Center licensed to care for at the child care facility?

What was the staff-to-children ratio on the day of the incident?

Did the facility violate any Florida laws or regulations on the day of the incident as to the care and supervision of Dominic Andrews?

What were the results of the autopsy of Dominic Andrews?

Was the death of Dominic Andrews preventable?

When dealing with a tragedy of a child's death, the parents and family of Dominic Andrews will need the love and support of their close friends, church, and community. All the support in the world will not bring the child back to live but will help the family try to cope with the loss which will never ever be forgotten for the life time of the surviving family members.

You can read more information on Florida Day Care Centers at Frequently Asked Questions Regarding Florida Day Care Centers and the Florida Law. You can also receive a free copy of the book - The ABCs of Child Injury - Legal Rights of the Injured Child - What Every Parent Should Know. There are Chapters on Damages / Compensation, Day Center Injuries, and School Injuries. See also Florida Day Care Centers - What Rules / Laws Apply to Driver's Logs and Transporting of Children?

Playground injuries are fairly common at Florida day care centers and could require hospital treatment. According to research, compliance with guidelines or standards can reduce the incidence of such injuries. The Florida Administrative Code, Rule 65C-22.002- Physical Environment, established the standards for outdoor equipment at a day care center.

All playground equipment at a child care center should be appropriate for the children’s age and development. Preschool and school-age children differ dramatically in their physical size and ability as well as their cognitive and social skills. As such, playground designs should accommodate these differences with regard to the type of equipment.

The playground equipment should be properly secured and maintained to ensure safe usage by the children. At least every other month, maintenance should inspect all above and below supports, connectors and moving parts on the playground equipment.

All equipment, permanent or stationary, must have a ground cover or other protective surface to absorb the shock of falls. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recommends at least 12 inches of safe ground cover. According to the Commission, acceptable forms of ground cover include: mulch, sand, wood chips, pea gravel, or rubber mats.

Regular inspections of the playground equipment ensure that the objects are free from sharp, broken and jagged edges that could harm children, and the equipment should be placed properly to prevent overcrowding in any one area. Lastly, the equipment should be constructed in an area that allows for water drainage.

For more information on this topic, see Rule 65C-22.002.

In July 1998, parents Robert and Jodi Scheinfeld lost their oldest child Jeremy at age 10. Jeremy drowned in a river outside the summer sleep- away camp grounds. In an attempt to raise awareness regarding safety at summer camps, the Scheinfelds offer parents guidelines to evaluate whether or not to send a child to a camp. The guidelines encourage parents to take a more active role in evaluating camp safety, and also think that by doing so camps will take greater precautions. Although the American Camping Association provides accreditation to camps for meeting certain industry standards, the following check list is from a parent’s only perspective.

The guidelines:

• Do not take for granted that a camp is safe. Even if you attended or worked at the camp before or your child went there last summer, safety standards can always be re-evaluated.

• Does the camp have ACC accreditation? Although accreditation does not assure safety, it does evaluate many industry standards concerning safety, health, program and camp operations, and it does provide helpful operational and education support to over thousands of camps.

• Review the camp’s written plan for safety.

• Check the camp’s history of code compliance with state regulations governing the camp’s operation.

• Learn about staff training or counselor orientation programs to understand what the counselors are taught and by whom.

• Understand that your child’s safety and well-being depends directly on the type of counselors the camp hires.

• Ask about the camp’s supervision of water-related activities.

• Review the camp’s program or activity schedule.

Despite their son’s death almost eight years ago, the Scheinfelds still believe in camping. Last summer, two of their children attended day camp, two attended sleep-away camp and their oldest was a counselor. But at each of those camps, safety was and will remain the number one priority. For more information on this topic and to view the complete list of safety guidelines, see Jeremy's camp safety guide for parents.

According to the National Safety Council, 22 million children across the country ride the school bus to and from school. Unfortunately many children are injured each year and some are sadly killed.

Anthony Paul Moore, ten-years-old was tragically hit by a pickup truck and killed while waiting for the school bus in Lake County. According to the Florida Highway Patrol, the incident occurred on Lake Minneola Shores Road near Oklahoma Street in Clermont. Moore was taken to Southlake Hospital where he was sadly pronounced dead. Mario Alberto Saucedo, 39, of Clermont was allegedly driving without a license and traveling over the speed limit. The FHP said Saucedo was taken to the Lake County Jail and faces other charges. The Minneola Elementary School bus had not arrived when the accident occurred.

The death of a child is a tragic loss to their family, friends and community. There are a few things that parents, children and motorists can do to help prevent school bus related accidents.

Safety Tips for Children
• Children should walk safely to the bus stop and stay five giant steps away from the road.
• When the school bus arrives, children should never move toward the bus until the doors open.
• While on the bus, students should stay in their seat until the bus stops and the driver opens the door.

Safety Tips for Drivers
• Drivers must obey reduced speed limits during school hours and remember that speeding fines are doubled in school zones.
• Vehicles must stop in all directions upon approaching any school bus, and may not pass the bus until the signal has been withdrawn on two-lane roads without an unpaved space of five feet or more physical barrier.
• Drivers should be aware that school buses stop at all railroad crossings

For more information on this topic, see boy killed while waiting for bus ID'd.

Politics and bureaucracy got in the way of the protection of the Florida children cared for and transported by Florida day care centers. A bill sponsored by Democratic State Senator Maria Sachs (Delray Beach, Florida) would have required that Florida day care vans have an alarm in the van to remind the driver and attendant to check the bus for passengers. The alarm would need to be manually turned off in the back of the bus which, by its location, would require the day care employees to check the whole bus for any children who may have been left behind. The death of Haile Brockington, who was only 2 1/2 years old at the time, would have been avoided with either better supervision OR the day care van alarm. Sachs plans on pushing and lobbying this bill at the next legislative session. It will not be passed this year but there may be hope for the future. With or without this law in place, day care centers should be diligent in checking the van or bus to make sure that all children are safely escorted off the bus. Florida's heat especially in the summer is brutal and can easily cause serious personal injuries and death to a child who is left in the vehicle even for only minutes. For more information, see Law to Prevent Child Daycare Van Deaths Fails to Pass Florida Legislature.

A Tampa day care center director / van driver was arrested recently after she left a three year old boy (Jusean) unattended in the day care van for approximately 3 hours. A county investigator happened to be in the area at the time and found the child in the van. The driver (Sonja P. Anderson), who also serves a the director for the day care center, not only forgot the child but is also being accused by law enforcement authorities for falsifying the log that indicated the boy was taken out of the van upon arrival. Day care center transportation logs are very helpful but only if the work and supervision are completed and then properly documented in the log. You can read more about this story at Tampa Day Care Center Director Arrested After Child Left in Van.

The book titled The ABCs of Child Injury - Legal Rights of the Injured Child - What Every Parent Should Know - has chapters on Day Care Center Injuries, Damages / Compensation, and other topics. You can read more about transportation logs and the elements of a day care case in the book. Click here to receive a free copy of this child injury book.

In South Florida, another incident has been reported of a child being left in a day care center van. It is really disturbing that these incidents continue to occur despite the high profile of cases in the media in which children have died as a result of being left behind in a day care center van. Furthermore, Florida law is quite clear on the procedures that need to be followed when a child is transported in a day care center van or vehicle. You can read more about day care center injuries and the topic of Transportation by Day Care Centers - Rules and Regulations in the book titled - The ABCs of Child Injury - Legal Rights of the Injured Child - What Every Parent Should Know. You can get a free book by clicking here.

You can read more about the recent report of the child being left in the day care center van at Child Left Alone for Hours in Royal Palm Beach Day Care Van.

In Florida, parents need day care centers to care for and supervise their children while at work. It is important for a parent to have peace of mind when leaving a child under the supervision of a day care center and child care providers. In Duval County, Jacksonville, Florida, the Early Learning Coalition has developed a child rating program that recognizes day care centers that meet certain criteria and standards. The information and ratings from the Guiding Star Program can be used by parents to determine the level and quality of care that is provided by a local day care center. Of course, the award of a rating is not a guarantee that good care will be provided but it is a good indication for parents as a starting point to evaluate a day care center. You can read more about this story at Ratings in Jacksonville Florida - Duval County Day Care Center - Guiding Star Program.

Day care centers have a duty to provide quality care and supervision of children. When a day care center fails to follow regulations or "cuts corners", children are often times injured and require medical care. Day care center injuries can be prevented with the maintenance of a quality facility and the provision of consistent supervision.

Continue reading "Jacksonville Florida Day Care Center Ratings - Guiding Stars of Duval Program" »

In Cocoa (Brevard County), Florida, a day care worker (Rondalyn Dixon) was arrested for leaving a 19 month child unattended in a hot day care van. It was reported that the child was left in the vehicle for about 15 minutes. When deputies from the Brevard County Sheriff's Office arrived, the temperature was 102 degrees. Leaving a small child in a van in the brutal summer heat of Florida can lead to tragic consequences and even death to some children. See Leave a Child Alone in a Car Can Lead to Serious Personal Injuries, Death, and Prison Time in Florida. Day care centers throughout Florida and the rest of the United States need to go back to the basics when transporting children. Simply stated, make sure all children are properly on the bus / van and make sure that all children properly depart or are removed from the bus / van. The best way to protect children is to have written policies in place, have checklists in place, and follow them every time. When a bus driver departs a bus / van at the end of a run, the bus driver should check every seat and part of the vehicle to make sure that all children have exited the bus. Checking and double checking a simple checklist can and will save lives and prevent personal injuries to children . . . it will also keep day care providers from being arrested for neglect charges in leaving a child unattended in a day care bus or van.

You can read more about the arrest of the Cocoa, Florida day care worker at Child Forgotten in Hot Day Care Van - Worker Arrested. See also Day Care Center Transportation - Driver's Logs Can Save Live and Preventing Deaths to Children in Hot Cars: What Can Florida Day Care Centers Do to Prevent These Wrongful Deaths?

The Palm Beach County Medical Examiner, according to a report in the Sun Suntinel, has confirmed that the death of 2 1/2 year old Haile Brockington was caused by heat stroke. While there is an investigation by various law enforcement and child care government agencies, it appears that the death was preventable if the policies and procedures for transportation (namely the driver's log) were properly followed by the day care center - Katie's Kids. Now, the family is grieving and trying to pick up the pieces from this horrific tragedy.

When a child loses both parents at a young age, there is a term for this - orphan. When a husband or wife loses a spouse, there is a term for this - widower or widow. When a parent loses a child, there is no term for this. The pain of the parent and family is also indescribable and unimaginable in many ways. This is especially true when the death is unexpected and wholly preventable. When a parent takes a child to day care, the child should be supervised in a safe and nurturing environment. Day care centers should place safety above everything else for children in the Florida day care center.

You can read more about this story at Family Still Seeking Answers in Toddler's Death at Day Care Center.

In Florida and other States, children continue to suffer personal injuries and even death when left unattended in a hot car, day care van, or school bus. These tragedies are wholly preventable with proper supervision and policies in place to make sure that every child is accounted for and, yes, that no child is ever left behind. Pursuant to the Florida Administrative Code, Chapter 65 C, Section 22.001 (6) F - Transporation, a day care center has the duty to maintain proper staff to child ratios when transporting children. In other words, there needs to be sufficient staff in place for the number of children being transported. Furthermore, a log is required to be maintained that should include the child's name, date, time of departure and time of arrival, signature of driver and signature of staff member to verify the driver's log and, most importantly, to verify that all children have left the vehicle. In addition to documenting the driver's log, the driver has a duty to conduct a physical inspection and visual sweep of the vehicle to make sure that all children are accounted for. Furthermore, upon arrival, a second staff member is required to conduct a physical inspection and visual sweep of the vehicle to make sure that all children are accounted for.

The aforementioned procedure (if properly followed) can and will save lives. Unfortunately, too many children have lost their lives due to being left unattended and alone in a hot day care vehicle, school bus, or vehicle. The plight of Haley Brockington recently made headlines. Haile was left in a day care van for up to 6 hours. While autopsy results are pending, it appears that Haley died as a result of hyperthermia / heart exhaustion and the related complications. A small child simply cannot survive in a parked car in this Florida summer heat with no air conditioning for an extended period of time. See also Haley Brockington's Mother and Family React to Death of Child See also Investigators to review findings of investigation into tot's death at a Delray Beach day-care center.

While not all child care providers may be subject to this Florida Administrative Code provision, I would recommend that all child care providers including schools, all day care centers, summer camps, church groups, and, yes, even parents, grandparents, and family friends follow this procedure. While a parent or grandparent is unlikely to use a driver's log, it may be helpful to have a checklist in the car to make sure that all children are out of the car. Some use a stuffed animal as a reminder. Others leave a purse or another item in the backseat as a reminder to remove the purse or item and, more importantly, the children from the vehicle upon arrival at the trip destination. While not all automobile accidents or other unexpected tragedies can be avoided, the death or injury of a child mistakenly or negligently left in a vehicle can absolutely be avoided.

Florida is a warm weather State. Better stated, Florida is a hot weather State that offers many attractions like beaches and theme parks. Florida's hot weather also presents dangers to children left in hot vehicles during all times of the year especially Summer months. The death of Haley Brockington who was left in a day care center van illustrated the dangers of Florida's weather combined with the inattention of staff along with the lack of policies and procedures or the failure to follow adequate policies and procedures. See Why Did Haley Brockington (Age 2 1/2 Years Old) Die in Katie's Kids Learning Center Van? Legal Rights and Responsibilties See also See also Leave a Child Alone in a Car Can Lead to Serious Personal Injuries, Death, and Prison Time in Florida.

Here are some general tips for Florida day care centers and all other transporters of children to consider to make sure that a child is not left unattended in a hot car in Florida:

1. Never leave a child alone in a hot vehicle. A 5 minute visit to the store can easily turn into a 25 minute visit which an mean the difference between life and death for some children.

2. Have a checklist of that is consistently followed at the end of any transport of children. Double and triple check the list to make sure that every child is removed from the vehicle, bus, or van.

3. Put an item like a stuffed animal or other object in the back of the vehicle, bus, or van. This will serve as a reminder to check all parts of the vehicle and make sure that all children are removed from the vehicle. If you did not bring the stuffed animal to the front of the vehicle or in with you, you did not check the vehicle thoroughly.

4. Train and instruct all transporters of children as to the dangers of leaving a child in a vehicle. Ignorance is rampant as to the dangers of leaving a child in a hot car. Make sure that the driver and other transporters of children understand and recognize the risks and are instructed to never ever put a child at danger.

5. Have a written policy and procedure in place that must be followed each and every time that a child is transported and follow it consistently.

In Delray Beach, Florida, a 2 1/2 year old girl, Haley Brockington, was the unfortunate victim of a tragic death. It was reported in the Palm Beach Post and other news sources that the child was left in a day care van for up to 6 hours before she was found. The brutal heat of Florida's summer can cause the death of a child in a much shorter time. Due to the age of the child and circumstances of her death, an autopsy will be performed to determine the official cause of death and if there were any causes other than the suspected hyperthermia / heat stroke that was the cause of this little girl's death.

The family placed Haley Brockington in the hands of the day care center in the morning only to find out she was dead later that day. There were be several legal issues involved in a death of this nature including the following:

What was the official cause of death?

Who was responsible for the transportation of the children?

Did the day care center have a checklist or procedure in place for removing children from the van?

Who was responsible for taking roll call or attendance of the children in the facility?

Where the van parked during the time period that the child was left in the van?

What training did the staff have in transporting children? caring for children?

Was the death avoidable?

Will criminal charges be pursued through the State Attorney's Office?

The temperature high for South Florida was 91 degrees at the time of the incident. Since the temperature in a vehicle can be quite higher for a child left in a vehicle without air conditioning, there is a strong likelihood that the child died from hyperthermia. You can read more about this story at Child Found Dead in South Florida Day Care Center Van.

Children falling from windows and balconies may seem rare but these tragic events occur more frequently then you may think. In fact, falls cause approximately 2.5 million injuries, which require hospital treatment, in children 14 under. Accounting for more than 50% of those falls, are children under the age of 5-years-old. Plus, 80% of these types of accidents occur within the home.

It has been suggested by child experts that a window screen is an insufficient method to protect one’s child from falling out of a window; a child window guard would be the optimal preventative measure.

It is a parent’s primary responsibility to protect and supervise his or her child. However, even the most attentive parent can be distracted. Inevitable distractions coupled with the fact that the majority of falls occur during the time of day when children are most active (e.g., during the hours of playtime) are the main factors to support the installation of a child window guard. These factors present themselves too frequently. A parent can be watching their child, mid-afternoon, and the phone rings. The parent leaves the room to answer the phone and is gone for no more than 10 seconds. Although short in time, this duration is actually long enough to result in a terrible accident. Installing a child window guard would not only shield parents and their children from experiencing a fall, but it would also give an additional sense of security throughout the home; something every family could use. Window guards at homes, schools, day care centers, and other locations where children are present can also protect other children as well. The investment in a proper window guard system is well worth the protection it can provide to children.

To read more about this topic see Child Window Guards.