Three Daycare Workers Charged After 6-Year-Old Dies in Hot Van

Three childcare workers face felony charges after a 6-year-old died from being left in a hot van. Investigation reveals critical safety failures.

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September 15, 2026 One Min Read

POLICY WIRE — Memphis, Tennessee — Three employees of a Memphis daycare center have been charged with serious offenses following the death of a six-year-old girl who was left inside a van during extreme heat.

The incident occurred on August 13 when Winter Jones, a non-verbal autistic child, was found inside a Kid University van for at least six hours in triple-digit temperatures. The facility failed to complete required vehicle inspections, maintain accurate transportation logs, and conduct necessary van walk-throughs, according to state investigators.

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Tametria Norry, Sabrina Powe, and Amilya Hardin each face aggravated child neglect, criminally negligent homicide, and tampering with records. Shelby County prosecutors filed the charges after a grand jury returned the indictment on September 11. The daycare has since closed permanently, with its owner surrendering the license following the tragedy.

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