
A mother and daughter accused of operating an unlicensed day care facility in California were charged with involuntary manslaughter after a 3-month-old child in their care died, the Monterey County Sheriff's Office said Sunday. Limited time: Save 25% on NBC News subscription Get exclusive reporting, live Q&As and ad-free reading. Authorities were dispatched Friday morning to an address in Royal Oaks, a community near Salinas, where a child was not breathing, the sheriff's office said.
Main Idea: Maria Marquez and Johanna Marquez were arrested after a 3-month-old infant died at their alleged unlicensed day care in California.
Key Points:
The death and arrests may shake parents’ trust in child care and warn households about the risks of unlicensed centers.
The case may push regulators and voters to demand tighter licensing, inspections, and safety checks for child care sites.
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One of the two accused operators of the unlicensed day care, charged in connection with the infant’s death.
One of the two accused operators of the unlicensed day care, charged in connection with the infant’s death.
The state licensing regulator referenced for rules and oversight of child care facilities.
The detention facility where the suspects were being held, mentioned as part of the arrest aftermath.
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