What if I suspect child abuse of an infant?

I run a daycare in Seattle and I never had any concern that my daycare kids are being abused. Recently, I got a 9 month old enrolled by their parents who just moved to the area. The baby seems very skinny, I can see her ribs. She also cries nonstop when either of the parents comes to pick her up, but she rarely cries during the day when she’s with me. I think something might be going on but I don’t know how to figure it out for sure. I know as a daycare provider I am obligated to report suspected child abuse, but I don’t know if what I’m seeing proves abuse. I want to make sure the baby is safe, but also don’t want to get in trouble for a false report. What other signs should I be looking for in and if I call the child abuse hotline, will they tell these parents that it was me who called?

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Seattle, WA

Last updated: Mar 15, 2021 - 08:41 AM

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