Hush Hush Daycare Abuse
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Can you keep a secret? DHHS can.
Parents weren't even notified of an investigation into allegations of child abuse at the Sunshine Child Care & Preschool in Lyman.
Parents weren't even notified of an investigation into allegations of child abuse at the Sunshine Child Care & Preschool in Lyman.
To be entrusted with the care of other people’s children is a great responsibility, and one that most caregivers take very seriously. Parents who must work and do not have the option of having a family member watch their child put a great deal of effort into finding the right place for their child to spend the day – with people they can trust.
DHHS failed parents, children in daycare case
Of course we got the usual suggestions for dealing with the problem...
The Lyman day care, Sunshine Child Care & Preschool, received a conditional license in August 2013. The inspection report said co-owner Cheryl Dubois grabbed a child by the biceps and slammed him or her to the floor, pulled chairs out from under other children, and forced children to put soap in their mouths, among other violations.
Then a few CPS Agents come forward blaming the managers...
Two former state child care inspectors say managers in the Department of Health and Human Services knew about abuse and neglect at day cares but often did nothing, letting staff reports on abuse languish on their desks for months or years and harassing inspectors who pressed for more action.
Ex-DHHS inspectors say Maine managers ignored child abuse
Of course the Maine Legislature intends to stick their nose into it...
The Government Oversight Committee voted unanimously Friday to investigate the Department of Health and Human Services’ child care licensing division, where managers have been accused of failing to respond aggressively to inspectors’ reports of possible abuse.
Maine oversight committee orders probe of DHHS day care operations
And DHHS shuffles a few people around to make it appear as if they're addressing the problem...
Several months ago, reports surfaced of child abuse at the Sunshine Child Care & Preschool in Lyman.
DHHS reassigns child care licensing supervisor after abuse allegations surface
Which of course doesn't mean much for the kids who need to be kept safe while in daycare.
Now we have an update where a Portland lawmaker wants the parents to be able to sue DHHS. This will be interesting to see.
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