Woman Charged After Leaving Children Unsupervised
Authorities in North Charleston have filed charges following a report of three unsupervised children at a local store.
Updated on Oct. 13, 2026 in Child Care
Police responded to a report of three children left alone at a North Charleston Sam's Club. Following an investigation, 32-year-old Endaisha Jasmine Nelson was arrested and faces child endangerment charges.
Why it matters
State intervention occurred after children were left without supervision for several hours. The incident highlights the legal and social consequences for failing to meet standard childcare safety requirements.
Official reports confirm three children were left unsupervised for several hours, leading to 32-year-old Endaisha Jasmine Nelson facing two counts of Contributing to the Delinquency of a Minor and one count of Unlawful Conduct Toward a Child.
The players
Endaisha Jasmine Nelson
The 32-year-old individual who was arrested and charged with multiple counts of child endangerment.
South Carolina Department of Social Services
The state agency responsible for child welfare and family protection that took custody of the suspect's son.
The details
Local law enforcement initiated the investigation after receiving a report at 2 p.m. regarding the abandoned minors. Officers identified and contacted the mothers of two of the children while arranging for the arrest of Nelson at North Charleston City Hall. The South Carolina Department of Social Services has since taken custody of one involved child.
Timeline
• October 13, 2026, at 2 p.m.: Police responded to the initial report of unsupervised children at the retail site.
Health Landscape
This case reflects the strict application of child welfare statutes in South Carolina designed to prevent neglect in public spaces. It underscores the standard of care requirements monitored by state agencies to ensure minors remain in safe environments.
This incident serves as a reminder of the critical importance of maintaining constant supervision for minors in public environments. Families should prioritize identifying reliable, supervised care arrangements whenever they are unavailable to monitor their children.
The takeaway
Child safety relies on ensuring minors are never left without designated adult supervision in public or private settings. If you have concerns about the safety of children in your community, report them to local authorities or social services agencies immediately.
Further reading
For more information on local safety resources and policies, visit the Child Care section.
Source note: This article includes information reported by WYFF4.
