A 6-month-old turned unresponsive and died after being positioned in a bouncy seat at a daycare in Georgia.
In a press release shared with PEOPLE, the Georgia Division of Early Care and Studying, which oversees daycares in Georgia, mentioned that the incident occurred on the Pittman Park Training Middle in Statesboro on Wednesday, Feb. 12.
The childcare company mentioned preliminary experiences confirmed that the unidentified toddler “was positioned in a bouncy seat and later turned unresponsive whereas being attended to by employees.” The kid was six months outdated, per ABC local affiliate WJCL and WTOC.
In line with Grice Connect, Bulloch County EMS responded to the daycare round 12:30 p.m., and the toddler was then transported to the hospital.
The kid was first transported to East Georgia Regional Medical Middle after which transferred to Memorial Medical Middle Kids’s Hospital in Savannah earlier than dying on Monday, Feb. 17, per Grice Join.
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The Georgia Division of Early Care and Studying confirmed the kid’s loss of life and mentioned they’re “deeply saddened by the tragic incident.”
“That is an open investigation. At DECAL, our prime precedence is the well being and security of Georgia’s youngest learners,” their assertion added.
In an interview with WJCL, Statesboro Police Division Captain Jared Akins mentioned that the investigation may take a while as “it’s a must to set up a baseline on the kid, the kid’s well being, the kid’s habits, folks’s interactions with the kid.”
He informed the outlet they “do not prejudge something till the proof comes out, the interviews are accomplished, and the medical examination is full.”
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Reverend Dr. Jonathan Smith, Senior Pastor at Pittman Park United Methodist Church, mentioned in a press release obtained by WJCL 22 and WTOC that they’re “working intently with all crucial companies to navigate this case with care, compassion, and sensitivity.”
“Our total Pittman Park Training Middle (PPEC) household is grieving alongside this baby’s family members throughout this devastating time,” mentioned Smith. “We ask our neighborhood to hitch us in lifting this household up in prayer, providing them consolation, energy, and peace within the midst of unimaginable loss.”
“As a faith-filled neighborhood, we’re dedicated to surrounding them with love, help, and the unwavering grace of God,” the assertion added, per the shops.
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PEOPLE reached out to the Pittman Park United Methodist Church however didn’t instantly hear again.
