Child Tests Positive For Fentanyl After Taking Pill At IE Daycare

VICTORVILLE, CA — At least one child tested positive for fentanyl after mysterious pills were found at a daycare and preschool in Victorville on Tuesday, authorities said.

Deputies responded to La Petite Academy on 14040 Bear Valley Rd. after receiving a call about the "unknown" blue pills that were found inside a classroom by staff members, according to the San Bernardino Sheriff's Department.

Three children, who appeared to have ingested the pills, were taken to local hospitals for treatment. Two staff members were also treated, the sheriff's department said.

The responding deputy recognized the blue pills with "M30" imprinted on them as potentially counterfeit pills that may contain fentanyl. Fentanyl is a highly addictive drug that is used to treat severe pain.

The parents of the three children were notified and officials said La Petite staff is reviewing surveillance footage to investigate how the pills got there.

"La Petite staff is cooperating with law enforcement to help determine the origin of the pills," deputies said.

The incident is considered felony child endangerment, the department said.

Anyone with information on the incident was urged to contact the San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department at 909-387-8400.