When parents leave their children at daycare, they expect safety, supervision, and trust. A recent Willowick, Ohio case shattered that trust when a Euclid woman was charged with felony assault for allegedly injuring a 4-year-old girl at Leaders of the Future daycare, resulting in a broken collarbone. At Paulozzi, Alkire & Condeni Personal Injury Lawyers, our Ohio childcare negligence lawyers stand with families whose children have been harmed under another’s supervision. We help parents pursue justice, accountability, and financial recovery for the trauma their children have endured.
According to court records, the incident occurred on May 1, 2025, when Mary Stewart allegedly grabbed the child by the arm and forcefully threw her onto a cot. The daycare initially told the child’s mother that her daughter had tripped and fallen, but the child later described a very different story.
Medical examinations confirmed that the young girl had suffered a broken collarbone, requiring medical care and recovery time. Stewart has been charged with felonious assault and child endangerment. Her case has been sent to a Lake County grand jury, and she is prohibited from having contact with minors outside her family.
The child’s mother has also filed a civil lawsuit against both Stewart and the daycare, seeking damages for medical costs, pain and suffering, and emotional distress.
Unfortunately, this tragic case is not isolated. Daycare centers across Ohio face challenges related to staffing shortages, inadequate training, and lapses in supervision. When facilities fail to meet their legal duties, the consequences can be devastating.
Common risks in daycare settings include:
Even when there is no malicious intent, negligence or carelessness can still cause serious harm to children.
Parents cannot eliminate every risk, but proactive steps can help reduce the likelihood of daycare-related injuries.
Safety tips for families:
If you suspect negligence, request written incident reports and, if necessary, contact Ohio’s Department of Job and Family Services or local law enforcement.
Under Ohio law, daycare providers have a legal duty to maintain a safe environment and protect children from foreseeable harm. When this duty is violated, parents may have the right to pursue legal action.
Your legal options may include:
With the help of Paulozzi, Alkire & Condeni Personal Injury Lawyers, families can pursue justice for their children and demand lasting changes in how negligent childcare facilities operate.
When a child is injured because of a daycare’s negligence or misconduct, parents may be entitled to significant compensation.
Recoverable damages may include:
Our attorneys work with medical professionals and child safety experts to document every aspect of the injury and its lasting impact.
Families across Ohio trust our firm because we combine compassion with legal strength. We understand how emotional these cases are, and we are dedicated to helping parents hold negligent daycares accountable.
We offer:
We treat every case with the care and urgency it deserves because protecting children is at the heart of what we do.
When a daycare facility fails to protect the children in its care, families are left facing medical bills, emotional trauma, and unanswered questions. At Paulozzi, Alkire & Condeni Personal Injury Lawyers, our Cleveland childcare negligence lawyers fight to hold negligent facilities accountable and secure justice for the children they harmed. We proudly represent families in Cleveland, Willowick, Columbus, Akron, Youngstown, and across Ohio, providing compassionate guidance every step of the way.
Schedule your free consultation today with Paulozzi, Alkire & Condeni Personal Injury Lawyers. You pay nothing unless we win. Call 800-LAW-OHIO (800-529-6446) or reach out online to discuss your case.
