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NewsWFLA News Channel 8August 14, 2026Hillsborough

6-year-old child dies after being left on Kid University daycare bus

A 6-year-old nonverbal student died after being left unattended on a daycare bus in Memphis on Thursday. The child was discovered in critical condition in the afternoon and later pronounced dead at a hospital, prompting an investigation by the Tennessee Department of Children’s Services.

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Why It Matters

The incident highlights safety protocols for daycare transportation services in Memphis, following the death of a child who was left on a vehicle during a day when temperatures reached 99 degrees.

Key Facts

  • A 6-year-old nonverbal child with autism died after being left on a Kid University daycare bus.
  • The child was transported from a daycare to Macon-Hall Elementary but was never removed from the bus upon arrival.
  • The child was discovered in need of medical assistance at 3:23 p.m. and later pronounced dead at a hospital.
  • The child's internal body temperature was reported as 109 degrees.
  • The high temperature in Memphis on the day of the incident was forecast to reach 99 degrees.
  • The Tennessee Department of Children’s Services is investigating the death.
  • Memphis Shelby County Schools is aware of the incident and conducting an inquiry.
  • Similar incidents involving children left in daycare vehicles occurred in the Memphis area in 2017 and 2022.

Who's Mentioned

personWinter“The 6-year-old child who passed away.”other109“Reported internal body temperature of the child.”personBryan Jones“Father of the deceased child.”organizationTennessee Department of Children’s Services“Involved in the investigation.”organizationKid University“The daycare facility involved in the incident.”organizationMemphis Police“Investigating the incident.”personChristopher Jones“Uncle of the deceased child.”other99“Forecasted temperature in Memphis on the day of the incident.”personShabnam Manhas“Witness who heard screams from the daycare.”locationMacon-Hall Elementary“The school the child was being transported to.”