Officials say the result of a child being forgotten in a car or child care van can be deadly.
To prevent such tragedies, we immediately implemented more detailed transportation rules for providers who transport children. We expect all providers and their staffs to be thoroughly familiar and trained on the procedures. Metcalf said she also hopes parents and caregivers will be mindful of the horrendous accidents that could occur when young children are left without adult supervision in a vehicle. Most people want to believe that such a scenario would not happen to them or anyone they know, but it only takes a minute or less for a child to shift a gear on a car that is left with the motor running. And as demonstrated by recent incidents, it only takes a moment for a child care van driver or caregiver to get distracted and leave a child unattended.