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Mother says 4-year-old son was left behind at Chuck E. Cheese during summer camp field trip
By Thaddeus Randazzo, Jordan Gartner at KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)
· July 2, 2026
· 3 min read
BRADENTON, Fla. (WWSB/Gray News) - A Florida mother says her son was left behind during a summer camp field trip, an experience she calls every parent’s worst nightmare.“The what-ifs are driving my blood pressure high up. I have anxiety about it,” Kasheena McKee-Kimbrough said.The mother says the...
Key takeaway The mother says the experience was supposed to be a fun summer experience for her 4-year-old son, Kireh, but it quickly turned into a frightening ordeal.
Why this matters in The Midland
The incident in Florida raises concerns for Midland parents who entrust their children to summer camps and childcare programs. As the summer months approach, many local families rely on these programs to provide a safe and engaging environment for their children while they work. The lack of communication and accountability exhibited by the Florida camp is alarming and highlights the need for local parents to thoroughly research and vet summer camps and childcare providers. In Midland, where many families have two working parents, access to reliable and trustworthy childcare is crucial. The incident serves as a reminder for local parents to ask tough questions about a camp's safety protocols, staff training, and communication policies before enrolling their children. By doing so, they can help ensure their children have a safe and enjoyable summer experience. Local summer camps and childcare providers should take note of this incident and review their own policies to prevent similar incidents from occurring in Midland.
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Category: parks ·
Published: July 2, 2026 ·
Source: KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS) ·
Reading time: 3 min
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What is this story about? BRADENTON, Fla. (WWSB/Gray News) - A Florida mother says her son was left behind during a summer camp field trip, an experience she calls every parent’s worst nightmare.“The what-ifs are driving my blood pressure high up. I have anxiety about it,” Kasheena McKee-Kimbrough said.The mother says the...
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