Child found dead inside vehicle at Plantation school; investigation underway, police say

Plantation police are investigating after a child was found dead inside a vehicle Monday evening at an early childhood education center.

Officers and firefighters responded just before 5:40 p.m. to A World of Discovery Academy, located at 7025 Northwest 4th Street, following a report of a child inside a vehicle.

When first responders arrived, Plantation Fire Rescue pronounced the child dead at the scene.

School leaders tell CBS News Miami that a parent showed up to the school to pick up their son, but school leaders told the parent the child was never dropped off. Then, school leaders say the parent checked the back of their car and found the boy unresponsive.

School leaders say the boy was about 1.5 years old. 

Plantation Police detectives are now investigating the circumstances surrounding the child's death. Officials have not released the child's age or identity, and no additional details have been made public.

The investigation is ongoing.