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NewsNBC 6 South FloridaJune 30, 2026Miami-Dade

Investigation underway after child found dead in car at Plantation preschool

A child was found deceased inside a vehicle at the A World of Discovery Academy in Plantation on Monday evening. School administration stated the incident involved a parent and child and did not involve school operations or staff.

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Why It Matters

Local law enforcement is conducting an active investigation into the circumstances surrounding the death of a 23-month-old child found in a vehicle at a childcare facility.

Key Facts

  • A child was found dead inside a vehicle outside the A World of Discovery Academy in Plantation.
  • Emergency responders arrived at the scene at approximately 5:39 p.m. on Monday.
  • The child was 23 months old.
  • The school administration stated the incident involved a parent and their child, not school operations or staff.
  • The school reported that the child was left in the car for the duration of the day after the father realized he had not dropped the child off as intended.
  • Plantation Police detectives are currently investigating the incident.

Who's Mentioned

other23“The age of the child in months.”organizationA World of Discovery Academy“The preschool where the incident occurred.”organizationPlantation Police“The department investigating the incident.”location7025 Northwest 4th Street“The address of the preschool.”organizationNBC6“The news outlet reporting the story.”