Tragedy Strikes at Northern California Residential Daycare: Two Children Drown, One Hospitalized
In a heartbreaking incident on Monday, two children tragically lost their lives while a third child was rushed to the hospital after falling into a swimming pool at a residential daycare in northern California. The incident unfolded at “Happy Happy Daycare” located in San Jose, prompting an immediate response from the police.
The distressing event occurred around 9:05 a.m., as local authorities received a call for a wellness check at the daycare facility. Three children had fallen into the backyard pool, leading to an urgent rescue operation. Sadly, two of the children were pronounced dead, while the third child is currently undergoing treatment with hopes of recovery. The exact ages of the children involved have not been disclosed.
Firefighters on the scene requested police assistance to investigate the circumstances that led to this tragic accident. However, specific details regarding the cause have not been released.
Fortunately, around five other children at the daycare were unharmed and accounted for during the incident. The daycare’s official website states that it is a licensed facility and emphasizes its commitment to following all safety protocols.
The daycare operates as a small family child care establishment and is authorized to care for up to eight children simultaneously, as reported by The Mercury News. Notably, the facility had recently faced scrutiny from state licensing analysts who cited the licensees for failing to adhere to the mandatory requirement of documenting checks on sleeping children every 15 minutes.
Earlier this year, state officials had confirmed that the daycare’s pool met all the necessary safety requirements for such facilities, including a five-foot tall fence that was visible through.
Fox News Digital reached out to the owner/operator, who claims to hold a Bachelor’s degree in child development according to her website, but as of now, there has been no response.
The investigation into this heart-wrenching incident will be carried out jointly by the police department’s homicide unit and the Santa Clara County district attorney, as reported by KTVU. Our thoughts and condolences go out to the families affected by this tragic event.