A Springfield, Missouri, woman who ran an unlicensed day care out of her home was arrested after an 8-month-old boy died, police said.
Deborah Lundstrom, 47, was charged Tuesday with involuntary manslaughter, endangering the welfare of a child resulting in death, endangering the welfare of a child resulting in substantial risk, and operating a child care facility without a license, according to a police news release.
Police said Lundstrom was watching nine children under the age of 3 at a home on North Washington on March 2 when she left the residence for about 12 minutes, leaving them unsupervised.
Lundstrom put the 8-month-old in a car seat before she left, police said. When she returned, the infant was not breathing and she called 911.
The child, who has not been identified by authorities, was taken to the hospital where the baby was pronounced dead. A cause of death is still under investigation.
Lundstrom is being held at the Greene County Jail. It’s not clear if she has obtained an attorney.
Minyvonne Burke is a breaking news reporter for NBC News.
A Springfield, Missouri, woman who ran an unlicensed day care out of her home was arrested after an 8-month-old boy died, police said. Deborah Lundstrom, 47, was charged Tuesday with involuntary manslaughter, endangering the welfare of a child resulting in death, endangering the welfare of a child resulting in substantial risk, and operating a child care facility without a license, according to a police news release. Police said Lundstrom was watching nine children under the age of 3 at a home on North Washington on March 2 when she left the residence for about 12 minutes, leaving them unsupervised. Lundstrom put the 8-month-old in a car seat before she left, police said. When she returned, the infant was not breathing and she called 911. The child, who has not been identified by authorities, was taken to the hospital where the baby was pronounced dead. A cause of death is still under investigation. Lundstrom is being held at the Greene County Jail. It’s not clear if she has obtained an attorney. Minyvonne Burke is a breaking news reporter for NBC News.