Deputies investigate baby’s death at Grovetown home daycare
GROVETOWN, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - Deputies with the Columbia County Sheriff’s Office are investigating the death of a 4-month-old girl at a Grovetown home daycare on Fieldstone Road.
Deputies say the baby was found unresponsive at the daycare on Thursday.
According to officials, the operator of the daycare said she laid the baby down on a bed to sleep around 10:30 a.m., then found her unresponsive around two hours later.
CSRA parents finding it hard to find adequate child care
The Greater Augusta Black Chamber of Commerce hosted a discussion between child care center owners and elected officials on specific problems.
Officials say she then called 911 and began R.
The baby was transported to Doctors Hospital, where she was pronounced dead, according to the sheriff’s office.
An autopsy has been scheduled by the Georgia Bureau of Investigation.
The Georgia Department of Early Care and Learning (DECAL) is investigating the death as well.
For families impacted by this situation or needing alternative childcare options, DECAL offers free resources to assist in finding quality-rated childcare. Families can visit www.qualityrated.org or call 1-877-ALL GA KIDS.
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