Three Charged Following Death of 6-Year-Old Left in Daycare Van in Memphis
Three people have been charged in Memphis, Tennessee, after a 6-year-old girl died when she was left inside a daycare van. The child was discovered unresponsive later in the day after being left in the vehicle operated by Kid University.
Greenville Spartanburg Asheville Anderson, SC, September 11, 2026 — In Memphis, Tennessee, three individuals have been charged in connection with the death of a 6-year-old girl who was found unresponsive after being left inside a daycare van. The incident involved the vehicle operated by Kid University, a local childcare provider.
According to reports, the child was discovered later in the day inside the van. The circumstances leading to the child being left unattended in the vehicle are currently under investigation. The specific charges filed against the three individuals have not been publicly detailed, nor have their names been released.
The operator of the van, Kid University, has been identified as the childcare facility responsible for transporting the child. Information regarding the full timeline of events, including when the child was picked up for the day and when the discovery was made, has not been provided.
The death of the young girl has prompted an official investigation, with authorities bringing charges against three parties. Further details regarding the cause of death and the specifics of the charges are expected to be released as the legal process unfolds. The contractor’s name was not provided. The fine amount was not provided. The permit status was not provided. The inspection outcomes were not provided. The code violations were not provided.
This case highlights critical safety concerns regarding child transportation services provided by childcare facilities. The investigation is ongoing, and authorities are expected to release more information as it becomes available. The timeline of the investigation and any subsequent legal proceedings will be closely watched.
Further updates are anticipated as the case progresses through the judicial system. The exact date of the incident was not provided. The outcome of the court proceedings is pending. The specific actions taken by the daycare facility following the incident were not detailed. The names of the individuals charged were not disclosed in the initial reports. The total number of children in the van at the time of the incident was not specified. The condition of the van was not described. The weather conditions on the day of the incident were not mentioned. The length of time the child was left in the van was not stated.
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