Child tests positive for fentanyl after pills found at child care center, CA cops say
Briefly

At La Petite Academy in Victorville, California, deputies responded after staff discovered unknown blue pills labeled “M30” in a classroom. Following investigation, three children were identified to have possibly ingested the pills, leading to hospital treatment where one child tested positive for fentanyl. Two staff members were also taken to the hospital for treatment. The academy stated that the safety of the children is a top priority as they work with law enforcement to trace the origin of the pills, amidst increasing concerns surrounding the fentanyl crisis and its impact on children.
The San Bernardino County deputies were called to La Petite Academy after blue pills were found in a classroom, prompting an investigation into possible fentanyl exposure.
Deputies confirmed that three children at the center appeared to have ingested the pills, with at least one testing positive for fentanyl after treatment.
La Petite Academy emphasizes that the safety of families and staff is their highest priority as they cooperate with law enforcement in the investigation.
The incident raises serious concerns about child safety at daycare centers and the risks associated with counterfeit pills, highlighting the ongoing fentanyl crisis.
Read at Sacramento Bee
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