The family of River Wilson, a 1-year-old who drowned at her Castle Hill daycare, alleges negligence, claiming the owner left children unsupervised while cooking. River was found unconscious in the daycare's pool on August 1 and could not be revived. The daycare had prior citations for inadequate supervision. River's parents expressed distress over their child's injuries, questioning the daycare's care practices. They reported feeling the daycare was a safe environment prior to the incident. The state is conducting an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the incident and River's death.
The infant, River Wilson, reportedly died Aug. 1 after being found unconscious in the above-ground pool on the property of Ana's Butterfly Garden Family Group.
A search of daycare records revealed that Ana's Butterfly Garden Family Group was cited during a 2023 inspection for improper supervision of the children.
The girl's mother, Ima, expressed concerns about the proper care River received at the daycare, noting that her daughter had scratches and bruises on her face.
The state Office of Children and Family Services stated that the safety and well-being of all children in OCFS-licensed day care programs is their top priority.
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