Teachers removed from jobs after child wanders onto Parham Road

HENRICO, Va. (WWBT) -Two Henrico preschool teachers are no longer employed after a child wandered into traffic on Friday.

Richmond Montessori School says a toddler was able to wander away from his class and into traffic on Parham Road.

The child was quickly rescued by a good samaritan.

“The two teachers responsible for the child’s safety are no longer employed at Richmond Montessori School upon completing a full investigation of the incident,” the school said in a statement Tuesday.

The school says it’s implementing additional safety measures:

• Any outdoor activities outside of a fenced area, including nature walks, have been suspended pending the completion of our safety audit.
• Add more fencing or barriers to campus to prevent any student from wandering towards Parham Road.
• All staff will receive additional safety training.

Copyright 2024 WWBT. All rights reserved.