REPORTING IN STUDIO. I’M JACKIE GUNTHER GULF COAST NEWS. >> WE’VE GOT BREAKING NEWS JUST IN AT 11. WE COUNTY DEPUTIES ARE INVESTIGATING HOW A BABY DIED WHO WENT TO A NORTH FORT MYERS, STATE CARE. THE CHILD WENT TO DEANNA COUNTRY, COOK KIDS, DAYCARE ON PONDELLA ROAD FIRST TOLD YOU YESTERDAY ABOUT THIS INVESTIGATION. NOW WE KNOW A CHILD HAS DIED. THE SHERIFF’S OFFICE DOES NOT SUSPECT FOUL PLAY AND SAYS EFFORTS WERE MA
Infant death at Deana’s Country Kids day care in North Fort Myers under investigation
Updated: 5:56 PM EST Feb 24, 2026
Lee County deputies are investigating the death of a 3-month-old girl at a day care in North Fort Myers.Deputies were called to Deana’s Country Kids day care Monday after the infant was unresponsive and not breathing. According to the Lee County Sheriff’s Office, foul play is not suspected, and efforts were made to save the baby’s life.The sheriff’s office incident report said the child was taken to Cape Coral Hospital, but she was later pronounced dead.DOWNLOAD the free Gulf Coast News app for your latest news and alerts on breaking news, weather, sports, entertainment and more on your phone or tablet. And check out the Very Local Gulf Coast app to stream news, entertainment and original programming on your TV.
NORTH FORT MYERS, Fla. —
Lee County deputies are investigating the death of a 3-month-old girl at a day care in North Fort Myers.
Deputies were called to Deana’s Country Kids day care Monday after the infant was unresponsive and not breathing.
According to the Lee County Sheriff’s Office, foul play is not suspected, and efforts were made to save the baby’s life.
The sheriff’s office incident report said the child was taken to Cape Coral Hospital, but she was later pronounced dead.
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