The tragic incident occurred at a babysitter's home.

10:21, Wed, Aug 5, 2026 Updated: 10:22, Wed, Aug 5, 2026

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The tragic incident occurred at a babysitter's home (Image: Getty)

A family have been left devastated after a three-year-old child died days after a tragic incident at a babysitter's home. The young girl, who has been identified as Briella, was at a home in Boynton Beach, Florida, when she became trapped in a toy kitchen playset on the morning of July 23.

Officers from the Boynton Beach Police Department arrived at the scene and immediately began life-saving measures for the 3-year-old. Boynton Beach Fire Rescue arrived shortly afterwards and took the child to a nearby hospital. According to reports, when officers arrived, Briella was found unresponsive with her head stuck inside the play set, and they "immediately began life-saving measures." The child was transported to a local hospital in critical condition. Four days later, the child was sadly pronounced dead.

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Police said the babysitter left the house and left the children in the care of their spouse (Image: Getty)

Briella has been described by her family as "a bright light in the lives of so many," with "a kind heart, a beautiful spirit, and a smile that could light up any room." Her loved ones said she "touched countless lives with her love, laughter, and compassion".

Police have since launched an investigation to determine exactly what happened. Officers said their preliminary investigation found that Briella and her sibling were at a babysitter's home when the incident happened. The babysitter left the house and left the children in the care of their spouse.

"During this time, the spouse remained upstairs as the children played downstairs, periodically checking on the children and giving them snacks,” police said. However, the report does not specify how long the babysitter was away.

It was during one of these checks that the spouse found the three-year-old stuck in the playset: "The spouse removed the child and immediately began performing life-saving measures until first responders arrived," police said.

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The toddler's toys had fallen into the playset and she got stuck while trying to retrieve them (Image: Getty)

The toddler's sibling told investigators that the toddler's toys had fallen into the kitchen playset, and the toddler got stuck while trying to retrieve them.

At this time, charges have not been filed and police say the investigation remains ongoing.

Following Briella's death, her loved ones set up a GoFundMe to help the family with expenses. The description reads: "On July 27, our hearts were shattered by the unexpected loss of our beloved Briella following a tragic accident.

"As our family navigates this unimaginable loss, we are asking for your support. The funds raised will help ease the financial burden of funeral and memorial expenses, along with other unexpected costs during this incredibly difficult time."