SOUTH SAN JOSE — A heart-wrenching incident unfolded on Monday at a home daycare in South San Jose, resulting in the tragic drowning of two children while a third was fortunately rescued, as confirmed by local law enforcement.
At precisely 9:05 a.m., police officers swiftly responded to a distress call, collaborating with fire crews after receiving reports of juveniles falling into a pool at the Happy Happy Daycare facility. The daycare center is situated in the 1000 block of Fleetwood Drive, nestled within the Almaden neighborhood of the city.
Tragically, three children were immediately transported to nearby hospitals in a critical condition. Regrettably, two of them succumbed to the dire situation and were pronounced deceased at the medical facilities, according to authorities.
In a glimmer of hope amidst this devastating incident, the condition of the third child was later updated to non-life threatening, providing a small ray of solace to the concerned community.
As details continue to emerge, one pressing question arises: was the daycare facility properly licensed? A preliminary investigation did not yield evidence of a valid license issued for Happy Happy Daycare in San Jose, as confirmed by a search on the state's official website.
In the wake of this heartrending event, investigators from the Santa Clara County District Attorney's Office have joined efforts to ascertain if any criminal wrongdoing transpired and whether individuals associated with the center should potentially face criminal charges in connection with this tragedy.