Case on behalf of four children and their families moves forward
CohenMalad, LLP daycare abuse attorneys represent families in a heartbreaking case against Kiddie Academy of Fishers, filed August 2024 in Hamilton County Court.
This lawsuit is in response to devastating abuse and neglect that occurred at that daycare location. Our clients trusted this daycare to care for their toddlers in a safe, nurturing environment, only to discover that their children were subjected to unimaginable harm by staff members.
What Happened at Kiddie Academy of Fishers?
In March 2023, toddlers between 14-19 months old experienced severe abuse while enrolled in the daycare’s toddler program. One employee, Molly Taxter, is accused of engaging in repeated physical and emotional abuse. The allegations include throwing, kicking, and dragging toddlers, as well as forcing them into timeouts against company policy. Another employee, Megan Weber, witnessed these acts but failed to report them.
Despite having video surveillance in place, Kiddie Academy failed to monitor the feeds or notice the abuse, allowing it to continue unchecked. It wasn’t until a parent discovered bruises on her child that authorities were alerted, and an investigation began. By that point, the damage to the children had already been done.
Impact on the Families
The abuse these toddlers endured has left lasting scars. Physically, the children suffered injuries ranging from bruises to a traumatic brain injury. Emotionally, the harm is equally profound, with many of the children developing separation anxiety, fear of everyday activities like diaper changes, and delays in speech and social skills.
For their parents, the discovery of this abuse has been devastating. These families entrusted their children to Kiddie Academy, believing they would be safe. Instead, they now face emotional trauma and the financial burden of medical and therapy expenses to help their children recover.
Kiddie Academy’s Responsibility
Kiddie Academy must be held accountable for failing to protect these vulnerable children. They had a duty to ensure that their employees were properly vetted, trained, and supervised. Instead, they hired an employee with a troubling history, ignored warning signs of abuse, and failed to enforce basic safety measures like monitoring classroom video feeds.
The daycare also misrepresented itself to parents, promising a safe, nurturing environment that it did not provide. We are fighting to secure compensation for our clients and to ensure that Kiddie Academy takes responsibility for its actions.
Daycare centers have a critical role in the lives of working families. When a daycare fails in its duty to protect children, the consequences can be life-altering. By pursuing this case, we hope to bring justice to the families we represent and to prevent similar tragedies from happening in the future.
Do you have concerns about your child’s safety in daycare?
If you are a parent who has concerns about your child’s safety at a Kiddie Academy location in Indiana or any other daycare, we can help. CohenMalad, LLP daycare abuse lawyers have extensive experience in these cases, and are dedicated to fighting for justice on behalf of children and their families.
Please contact us for a free, confidential consultation to discuss your concerns. Together, we can work to protect your child’s rights and hold negligent daycare providers accountable.
