Child Dies After Being Left in Hot Daycare Van in Cordova, Tennessee
A six-year-old non-verbally autistic girl named Winter Jones died after being left in a hot daycare van for hours at Kid University in Cordova, Tennessee. The incident occurred on a day when the outside temperature reached 97 degrees Fahrenheit. The…
Nashville, TN, August 13, 2026 —
A tragic incident has occurred in Cordova, Tennessee, where a six-year-old girl, identified as Winter Jones, died after being left inside a daycare van for several hours. Winter, who was non-verbally autistic, was a student at Kid University, a local daycare facility.
The incident took place on a day when the external temperature soared to 97 degrees Fahrenheit. Authorities have not yet released further details regarding the specific circumstances that led to Winter being left unattended in the vehicle. The investigation into the event is currently ongoing.
Following the incident, the website for Kid University has been suspended. Information regarding any potential legal actions, permit status, or inspection outcomes related to the daycare has not been provided at this time.
This death is the third child fatality reported in Tennessee this year that involves a child being trapped in a hot vehicle. This pattern highlights a recurring and dangerous situation within the state.
Story summarized from the original created by Lydian Coombs (Kennin), Joyce Peterson on www.wsmv.com, see more information here.
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