Crime & Safety
Baby Flown To Hospital After Medical Emergency At Daycare: Authorities
A 4-month-old child was found unresponsive at the House of Learning in Woodstock on Tuesday, officials said.
MCHENRY COUNTY, IL — A 4-month-old baby was airlifted to a specialized children’s hospital after being found unresponsive and not breathing at a daycare facility in Woodstock Tuesday morning, officials said.
Emergency crews responded around 10:45 a.m. to the House of Children on Harding Lane, where staff had already begun providing care before first responders arrived within minutes, according to the Lake & McHenry County Scanner. Authorities said the infant was stabilized on scene before being transported, and the incident remains under investigation.
In a Facebook post Tuesday, the House of Learning addressed the situation.
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"We would like to extend our gratitude to our community for the overwhelming support shown to the little one who experienced a medical emergency today," according to the statement posted on Facebook. "We are extremely proud of our team for their prompt and professional response, and above all, we are wishing for a speedy and full recovery for this sweet baby."
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