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Child care is a risky business. When you open a family child care or a preschool, you are choosing to take on responsibility, not just for the care and education of someone else’s child, but also for that child’s life and safety. That is a lot of liability! Most child care providers are aware of, and do a good job of, avoiding the most obvious dangers: toxic chemicals, faulty playground equipment, choking hazards and so on. However, there are many other liability risks that come with running a child care center that you may not have considered. This article will explore some of the more common liability exposures and what you can do to limit your risk and protect your business.
Hosting Events
Throwing parties for graduations, birthdays and other special occasions can be a great way for providers to connect with their families and communities. However, you should know that holding these types of events does pose a risk. As a child care provider, you are responsible for any children in your care. But when parents and other family members of the children are present, the lines become a bit blurred. If parents attend the event, who is responsible ...