TN - Boy, 3 months, found dead in bassinet at daycare, 6 other children left alone, Nashville, 10 Apr 2023 *arrest*

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A Nashville, Tennessee woman who operated a day care out of her apartment was arrested and charged with six counts of child neglect after a 3-month-old boy died and six other young children were left by themselves, police said.

Anne C. Jordan, 51, is currently in custody and could face additional charges following the investigation into the infant's death as the autopsy and toxicology report are still being completed, Metropolitan Nashville Police Department (MNPD) said in an online statement.

The inset shows Nashville daycare operator Anne C. Jordan, 51, who is facing charges of child neglect after an infant was found dead and six other left alone during her watch.
Daycare Operator Charged with Neglect

A friend of the 3-month-old baby's family told local outlet WSMV that the infant's parents chose Jordan's apartment as a temporary solution until they found a licensed day care. The parents said she was recommended by another friend who used Jordan's services briefly, according to the local outlet.

The little boy was found dead by his mother when she went to pick him up from his first day of day care on April 10, according to police and the Tennessee Department of Human Services (TDHS). The mom of the 3-month-old arrived at Jordan's apartment that afternoon and knocked on the door for roughly 10 to 15 minutes with no answer. After another parent arrived, the two decided to enter since the apartment door was unlocked and discovered the tragic scene, according to TDHS court documents.

The mother found her 3-month-old baby "cold to the touch and not breathing" on a bed. The little boy was transported to the hospital where he was pronounced deceased. After the heartbreaking discovery, the mom and the other parent said they then found six more babies and toddlers all alone in the apartment, police said. The children were in a living area converted to a playroom and another bedroom that had several cribs, court documents state.

Jordan told police that she had found the baby boy unconscious in a bassinet. She said that she attempted CPR but was unsuccessful, so she fled. Hikers in Harpeth River State Park found the caregiver later that evening suffering from "significant" lacerations, apparently self-inflicted, to her arms, MNPD
*screwed up the title, pls forgive
 
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Issued prior to charges:


This matter be set for hearing and a Permanent Injunction be issued, restraining, enjoining, and forbidding Defendant from ever engaging in any kind of child care operation without an active license, in any location in Tennessee; further, that a permanent Order ofInspection be issued to allow DHS to monitor Defendant for compliance;
 
The Metro Nashville Police Department said Anne Jordan was charged with six counts of child neglect. She could face more charges after officials said a 3-month-old baby was also found dead under her watch the same day.

A friend of the 3-month-old’s parents told WSMV it was the baby’s first day at Jordan’s at-home day care in her apartment

The friend said the parents chose Jordan’s apartment as a temporary solution until they found a reputable licensed day care they could send their baby to. They said she came recommended by another friend, who used her briefly until a spot opened somewhere else.

The Tennessee Department of Human Services said the mom of the 3-month-old got to Jordan’s apartment the afternoon of April 10 and knocked on the door. Another parent came to pick up their kid and they both found the door to Jordan’s apartment unlocked.

DHS documents said the parents went inside and found the baby cold to the touch in Jordan’s bed.
 

“It’s hard losing your career you worked so hard to build and took such pride in, and it’s hard to start over at 51.”​


If she took so much pride in building her business, why not get registered or licensed? It's not that hard. How would you get all those babies out if there was a fire or something?
 
Since this was apparently an apartment, I wonder if any neighbors will report having seen or overheard questionable or concerning things prior to this.
 

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