In Day Care 57 Times in 5 Years Children Left in Cars

From the article below:

"The joint investigation found Jazmin’s death was the most tragic example of a very large problem. Records obtained from the state Department of Early Care and Learning showed daycare workers left children in vehicles 57 other times over the last five years."

Investigation shows large number of children left in hot vans - News Story - WSB Atlanta

Also from the article which shows, in my opinion, a bureaucratic mind set:

We can pass rules all day long,” said Cagle. “We can train all day long. We can do public awareness campaigns, but if a person ultimately decides to ignore a rule, that’s something that we can’t factor in.”

Nothing is said about revoking licenses of folks who violate the rules and put children at risk.

I am glad Channel 2 News in Atlanta, Georgia dug into the background of this story. I'd like to see the same thing done in every state.

From a former licensor's perspective 57 times in 5 years is just the number of which the government licensing agency had knowledge. When managers won't allow licensors to make unannounced monitor visits a reasonable person can conclude 57 times in 5 years is likely the low end of the actual number.

Deaths of children in hot cars has been on the rise in the last five years.