State Investigating Alleged Illegal Child Care Center After Infant's Death

DOUGLAS COUNTY, Colo. (CBS4) - Colorado Human Services says an infant died while being cared for at an alleged illegal child care center in a home in Parker. The state issued the accused woman a cease and desist letter last week.

It's not clear when the child died. Sky Ridge Medical Center reported the death to the county coroner.

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Police say the woman was watching 16 children at the time of the child's death, and most of the children were toddlers, according to a state report.

The state reminds parents and guardians of the free service, Colorado Shines, which provides resources to connect families with licensed, quality child care.

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