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NewsTelemundo 51 Miami – Noticias LocalesJune 30, 2026Miami-Dade

Child found dead in father's car outside Broward preschool

A young child was found deceased inside a vehicle at a preschool in Plantation, Florida, after the father realized he had not dropped the child off earlier that day. Local police and emergency responders confirmed the death at the scene, and the school has stated that the incident did not involve school operations or other students.

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Why It Matters

This incident highlights a tragic case of vehicular heatstroke involving a child left in a car, prompting an active investigation by the Plantation Police Department.

Key Facts

  • A child was found dead inside a vehicle at the A World of Discovery Academy in Plantation.
  • Emergency responders were called to the scene at 5:39 p.m. on June 30.
  • The father discovered the child in the vehicle when he arrived at the school to pick the child up.
  • The child had remained in the vehicle for the entire day after the father failed to drop the child off at the school in the morning.
  • The school administration confirmed the incident did not involve school staff, other students, or school operations.
  • The Plantation Police Department is currently investigating the incident.

Who's Mentioned

locationA World of Discovery Academy“The preschool where the incident occurred.”organizationPlantation Police Department“Investigating the death of the child.”location7025 Northwest 4th Street“Address of the preschool.”organizationTelemundo 51“News outlet reporting on the incident.”