5-Year-Old Girl Left on Day Care Bus in Arlington Heights
Accident Raises Concerns about Bus Safety Protocols
A 5-year-old girl was hospitalized after she was left on a day care bus by a teacher from South Arlington Heights KinderCare in suburban Arlington Heights. The incident occurred on Tuesday afternoon when the girl was picked up from school and driven to the day care center at 1003 S. Arlington Heights Road.
Leaving the Bus Unattended
All other children were dropped off at the day care center, but the 5-year-old girl was left behind. She was on the bus for several hours amid freezing temperatures before paramedics were called and she was taken to a local hospital.
Investigation and Consequences
A spokesperson for KinderCare said that safety protocols were not followed in this incident. The teacher who left the girl and the center director were placed on administrative leave while administrators investigate. The company released a statement saying, “Nothing is more important to us than the safety of the children in our care. We have strict safety protocols specific to bus safety that should have prevented this kind of situation. We reported this issue to state licensing and are working with them and the police to determine what happened and what can be done to prevent this from happening again.”
Potential Charges
It was not known if charges would be filed in connection with the incident. The Arlington Heights police department is investigating the accident and working with KinderCare to determine the circumstances surrounding the incident.
Conclusion
The incident highlights the importance of strict safety protocols in place to prevent accidents like this from occurring. It also underscores the need for thorough investigations and consequences for those who fail to follow protocols. The incident serves as a reminder that even with the best intentions, mistakes can happen, and it is crucial to learn from them to ensure the safety and well-being of children.
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A 5-year-old girl from South Arlington Heights KinderCare and a teacher from the same day care center.
The teacher left the 5-year-old girl on the bus for several hours amid freezing temperatures. She was found asleep on the bus.
The teacher and center director were placed on administrative leave while administrators investigate. KinderCare has also reported the incident to state licensing.
It was not known if charges would be filed in connection with the incident.
