by Houston, TX – A Houston daycare owner has been arrested and charged with five felony counts of child endangerment after allegedly leaving five children inside a hot vehicle. Authorities identified the suspect as 32-year-old Domonique Wilson.
Details of the Incident
According to court documents, the children were left in the vehicle under extreme heat conditions, putting them at risk of serious bodily injury or even death. One of the children was confirmed to be eight years old, while the ages of the remaining four have not yet been verified.
Failure to Seek Emergency Help
Records further revealed that Wilson did not voluntarily deliver the children to an emergency care provider after discovering the situation, a critical step in such cases involving potential harm.
Background on the Daycare
Wilson has reportedly been operating a daycare service called My Lil Angels for more than three years. Investigators believe the daycare was being run out of her apartment.
Court Appearance Scheduled
Wilson is currently in custody and is expected to appear in court on Monday morning unless she posts bond beforehand as reported by Click2Houston.
Child Safety in Hot Weather Vehicles
Leaving children unattended in a car, even for a few minutes, can be extremely dangerous—especially in hot weather. Temperatures inside a parked vehicle can rise rapidly, reaching deadly levels within minutes, even if the windows are cracked.
Young children are particularly vulnerable, as their bodies heat up three to five times faster than adults’. Heatstroke can occur when a child’s body temperature reaches 104°F, and it can be fatal at 107°F.
How to Prevent Hot Car Tragedies Involving Children:
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Always check the back seat before locking your car — use a reminder like placing your phone, bag, or shoe in the back seat.
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Never leave a child alone in a car, even for a minute — not with the engine running, not with the windows cracked.
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Keep your car locked when parked to prevent children from climbing in and becoming trapped.
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Educate everyone involved in child care (including family, babysitters, and daycare providers) about the dangers of hot cars.
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Set up alerts or reminders on your phone or use car seat alarm systems to help ensure you don’t forget a child in the vehicle.
To prevent such tragedies, it’s crucial that caregivers always check the back seat before leaving the vehicle and never leave a child alone in a car under any circumstances.
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