An intoxicated father is picking up his daughter from school, in his condition he must be prevented from driving away with his daughter, but what obligations and options guide school owner Sonia Hernandez? The duty to protect the safety of children in the care of a preschool is paramount. However, the laws in most states do not extend to dangers…

Potentially difficult and dangerous situations can arise when an early childhood program is faced with parental rights and child custody issues. This is particularly true when the parents are engaged in a fight. Nothing is as visceral as the fight over a child, and even the best of people can become deceitful or quite villainous. School owners…

A field trip for preschool children can be a rewarding experience, but if not properly planned and executed it can be a legal nightmare for teachers and owners. This article will take teachers through a hypothetical outing. If one spots mistakes before the authors highlight them, great, and if not, one will learn some fine points during this…