Grewal Law PLLC is investigating allegations of children being physically and emotionally harmed at multiple AppleTree Learning Centers in the Grand Rapids, Michigan area. If you have information, questions, or a possible claim regarding this investigation, please contact the Grewal Law team by calling 1-888-227-4770 or online submission.
The first AppleTree location opened in Grand Rapids, Michigan in 1998 and has branched out to additional facilities in West Michigan after a 2012 partnership forming “Appletree and Gilden Woods Early Care and Preschool.” The group currently operates 23 schools throughout Michigan in the Grand Rapids, Holland, Kalamazoo, Lansing, and Metro Detroit areas, claiming to have cared for over 20,000 children during the past decade.
Long Term Effects of Physical Assaults on Children
Abuse and neglect have lasting effects on children. The World Health Organization reports that nearly 3 in 4 children aged 2-4 years regularly suffer physical punishment and/or psychological violence at the hands of caregivers, which can lead to serious physical, emotional, and psychological consequences. Similarly, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports that children who experience violence have higher risks for health and social problems, including subsequent mental health issues, substance misuse, and increased likelihood of perpetrating violence.
Standing Up Against Improper Conduct
If you suspect that a child has been abused or neglected, please contact an organization or proper authority for assistance:
Michigan Child Protective Services: 855-444-3911
Michigan Child Care Licensing Division: 866-685-0006
Childhelp National Child Abuse Hotline: 1-800-422-4453
Grewal Law PLLC has a dedicated and successful track record for protecting students from abuse caused by educational institutions. If you would like to speak with an attorney regarding a claim of suspected child abuse or neglect from an educational or daycare facility, please contact our office at 1-888-227-4770 for a free consultation.