Life or Death In May 2017, my nonverbal, 1 year old (almost 2) son began attending The Children's Center on Huron. In August 2017, I removed him from the program over a month after a nearly life threatening incident. On a Friday in July 2017, just before his 2nd birthday, I took my son to the Children's Center around 7 am. I didn't have to work that day, so I rested and waited for him to return home. My mother picked him up (part of the usual routine). Upon entering my home, my mother stated that the staff reported that my son was "laying around all day and would not eat or drink anything." Hearing those words, I knew instantly that he was experiencing symptoms of asthma. Before I could offer him his inhaler, he vomited and began wheezing heavily. After several failed attempts with the inhaler he was rushed to the ER at AR Children's Hospital. There he received 4 consecutive breathing treatments and a steroid shot to open his airway. We ultimately ended up being admitted for overnight observation. I say all of this to say that I can not even imagine what my son went through that entire day. Being lethargic and refusal to eat or drink are some to the worst symptoms of asthma. Not once did I receive a phone call from any of the staff concerning my son's physical state. I also checked the medicine logs, and not once was my son administered his inhaler (which is kept in the nurses office) on that day. I cried over and over and thanked God that my son did not collapse and is still here today. My reaction could have easily been the difference between life or death. However, an ER visit and hospital stay could have been prevented had someone acted sooner. No he could not speak and tell the staff that he could not breathe, but he had all the symptoms that something was not right and no one took action. My son no longer attends The Children's Center on Huron mainly due to the cost. But this incident still haunts me till this day. I am not trying to bashed the Children's Center on Huron...rather I want to WARN any parent that may be reading this. If your child has a preexisting medical condition such as asthma PLEASE ONLY SEND THEM TO A CHILD CARE PROVIDER THAT YOU TRUST....I won't tell you not to send them here, that is your choice. But if you choose to do so, BE CAREFUL. My one year old did not deserve to suffer as he did that day. NO CHILD DESERVES TO SUFFER AS HE DID THAT DAY. I pray over every child that attends this facility. Medical neglect. The caregiver fails to attend to the child's medical or dental needs when there are resources available. - www.childwelfare.gov read more