In December, my 3-year-old came home from daycare with an unexplained deep scratch and a bruise that looked like a handprint. When we gently asked what happened, he said a teacher scratched him. His doctor confirmed it appeared consistent with an adult grabbing him, but without cameras in the facility, we had no answers. We ultimately moved him to a new center, upending his routine and leaving him confused.

Most daycare providers are incredible. But parents deserve transparency when something goes wrong.

That’s why I connected with another Minnesota family and am now fighting for Harvey’s Law.

Eleven-month-old Harvey Gene Muklebust was murdered at his daycare just days before his first birthday after a daycare employee suffocated him. The same worker had attempted to suffocate another infant days earlier — but without cameras, the warning signs weren’t recognized in time. His family believes that if cameras had been installed, Harvey would still be alive.

Two families. Two children. One truth: when there are no cameras, there are no answers.

Daycare centers should be safe havens where children can learn and grow without fear of harm — and where parents can trust the care their children receive. Without surveillance cameras, it is incredibly difficult to hold staff accountable or ensure child safety when serious concerns arise. Requiring cameras in licensed Minnesota daycare centers would enhance transparency, deter misconduct, and provide concrete evidence if incidents occur — giving every parent the peace of mind they deserve.

Please sign this petition to pass Harvey’s Law and require cameras in Minnesota daycare centers.