Daycare Worker Leaves Child Locked in Bus | Dallas News

A daycare worker in Forney, Texas, faces child endangerment charges after allegedly leaving a five-year-old girl locked inside a bus during a 102-degree heatwave, leading to dehydration and a UTI. The child, Kayla, was found trapped, sweating and crying for help, while the worker reportedly forgot to check every seat. The daycare has since tightened safety protocols, and Smith-Ward, who has hired a lawyer, was not interviewed by investigators. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/7adaf29c43b8a069