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NewsWFLA News TampaAugust 14, 2026Hillsborough

Memphis police investigate death of 6-year-old left on Kid University daycare bus

A 6-year-old nonverbal student died after being left unattended on a daycare bus for several hours on a day when temperatures reached 99 degrees. The Tennessee Department of Children’s Services and Memphis Police are currently investigating the incident at the Kid University daycare facility.

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Why It Matters

The incident highlights critical safety failures in daycare transportation protocols and has prompted an active investigation by state and local authorities into the child's death.

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 the daycare to Macon-Hall Elementary but was never removed from the bus upon arrival.
  • The child was discovered on the bus when staff returned to the vehicle to pick up students in the afternoon.
  • The child's internal body temperature was reported at 109 degrees.
  • Memphis Police were called to the scene at 3:23 p.m. and found the child in critical condition.
  • The child was pronounced dead at a hospital.
  • The Tennessee Department of Children’s Services is actively investigating the incident.
  • Memphis Shelby County Schools is conducting its own review of the incident.
  • Forecasted high temperatures in Memphis on the day of the incident reached 99 degrees.

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“State agency involved in the investigation.”organizationKid University“The daycare facility where the incident occurred.”organizationMemphis Police“Local law enforcement investigating the death.”personChristopher Jones“Uncle of the deceased child.”other99“Forecasted high temperature in Memphis on the day of the incident.”locationMacon-Hall Elementary“The school the child was being transported to.”