Savage child care center's license suspended immediately after infant's death
Savage daycare's license suspended after infant's death
An infant died at a Savage daycare facility, and now police are warning parents to closely monitor their children as a "precautionary measure." State officials also suspended the license for Rocking Horse Ranch Childcare. FOX 9's Babs Santos has the latest.
SAVAGE, Minn. (FOX 9) - An infant died at a Savage child care facility, and now police are warning parents to closely monitor their children as a "precautionary measure."
This comes after another infant needed emergency medical care last Friday after displaying similar and significant respiratory distress symptoms, according to the Minnesota Department of Human Services.
Child dies at Rocking Horse Ranch Childcare
Local perspective:
An infant died on Monday at Rocking Horse Ranch Childcare in Savage, according to a news release from police.
The child was taken to the medical examiner's office to determine how they died. The child's identity hasn't been released.
What they're saying:
Police and the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension are investigating the incident.
The Savage Police Department said in a news release, "As a precautionary measure, families with children who attend this childcare facility should closely monitor their children and seek immediate medical attention if they exhibit altered mental status, unusual behavioral changes, or other concerning symptoms."
Rocking Horse Ranch Childcare suspended
Police warning parents after infant death at Savage daycare
An infant died at a Savage daycare facility, and now police are warning parents to closely monitor their children as a "precautionary measure." FOX 9's Karen Scullin has the latest.
Dig deeper:
The Minnesota Department of Children, Youth and Families suspended the license immediately for Rocking Horse Ranch Childcare after two instances of emergency medical services needed for infants, one last Friday and another on Monday. One of the children died.
The suspension was issued based on the determination that children at the facility are at imminent risk of harm.
Department of Human Services records show in June, authorities found hazardous objects were accessible to children, areas used by children were not in good repair and staff orientation training did not include all required items.
In March, records show children did not have access to personal hygiene products, food did not comply with nutritional recommendations of the USDA and products to control diaper rash were not properly labeled.
Dig deeper:
Rocking Horse Ranch Childcare employs 22 teaching and support staff, according to its website. Staff "exceed their job qualification requirements" that are set by the state of Minnesota.
FOX 9 has reached out to Rocking Horse Ranch for comment but has not heard back.