The Signs of Emotional or Physical Day Care Abuse

It is very important to monitor your child's behavior and habits, particularly after they first go to a new daycare facility. Hopefully, you have researched child care facilities in depth, and feel confident that the staff is attentive and friendly at your child's daycare.

However, there are instances where emotional or physical abuse can happen at daycare centers. The following are important things to look for and take into consideration pertaining to emotional and physical abuse.

Signs and Symptoms of Emotional Abuse:

Speech disorders that did not used to be present

Nervous disorders (including skin rashes and hives)
Significant weight loss or gain
Habits such as rocking or head banging
Any kind of behavioral extreme, trouble regulating emotions
Dishonesty
Lack of Trust in relationships
Signs and Symptoms of Physical Abuse:
Any kind of unexplained bruise, bump, scrape, or cut
Scared of adult contact
Child is hungry when they come home from daycare

These are not comprehensive lists of the symptoms of emotional and physical abuse in children, but they are important things to be aware of if you child attends a day care center. Always pay attention to any change in your child's behavior, as it could be a sign of negligence on the part of the child care center.

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