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Meet Jackie Boatwright:
A Fierce Advocate for Child Safety
Jackie Boatwright’s mission to protect children in daycares began with a deeply personal tragedy. In 2001, her son, Anthony DeJuan, was found headfirst in an unattended bucket of mop water at a Georgia-licensed daycare center. What she discovered next changed her life—and the lives of countless others. Unbeknownst to her, Georgia, like many states, did not require daycare centers to carry liability insurance to operate legally.
Determined to make a difference, Jackie launched a one-woman crusade for TRUTH IN DAYCARE, demanding transparency for parents. Her relentless efforts led to a major breakthrough in 2004 when Georgia passed a law requiring daycare centers to disclose to parents whether or not they carry liability insurance. But Jackie didn’t stop there.
In 2006, she successfully campaigned for a similar law in Virginia, and her vision remains even bigger: a nationwide impact. Jackie is now advocating for TRUTH IN DAYCARE to become federal law, ensuring that daycares across the United States must inform parents if they lack liability insurance. Her mission is clear—empowering caregivers with the information they need to make safe, informed decisions about where to entrust their children.
Jackie’s journey isn’t just about changing laws; it’s about creating safer futures for families everywhere.
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Jackie, crowned Mrs. Georgia International 2016, used her platform to passionately advocate for Truth In Daycare and Child Safety. Today, she continues her mission, focusing on expanding her efforts across the United States. Her goal is to work with lawmakers, child welfare advocates, and communities to implement federal regulations that require daycare centers nationwide to disclose whether they carry liability insurance. Jackie’s dedication ensures that parents have the information they need to make safer decisions for their children, as she tirelessly pushes for stronger protections and accountability in childcare facilities across the country.