Toddler Found Wandering Alone in Brigantine; Neighbor Called Police as Babysitter was Unconscious in Residence

Race Day Live (Brigantine, NJ) –  A young child was discovered alone in the frigid temperatures outside a home at the Jersey Shore on Monday, following an incident involving the child’s babysitter who reportedly consumed a dangerous amount of alcohol, according to police reports.

A shocked neighbor came to the aid of the young child in Brigantine shortly after 12:30 p.m. — only to discover the inebriated babysitter, Jena Davidson, unconscious within the residence, as reported by authorities.

The neighbor then contacted law enforcement, who arrived at the scene alongside the local fire department and emergency medical services.

A 35-year-old individual from Ventnor City, New Jersey, was placed on life support and transported to a local hospital for medical care, according to police reports.

“It was determined that the person who was hired to be responsible for the care of the child while the parents were working had consumed a significant amount of the homeowner’s alcohol to the point that she became unconscious and unresponsive,” the Brigantine Police Department said in a statement.

Davidson faced charges related to the second-degree endangerment of a child’s welfare. According to officials, the child’s parent was informed of the situation and quickly left work to return home.

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Davidson was brought on board by the family via Nanny Lane, a well-known platform for locating nearby caregivers.

As of January 15, her profile remained active, showcasing her background as a graduate with a degree in Elementary Education from Penn State.

“I am a Kindergarten teacher and I am currently going back to school to be a nurse,” she wrote.

“I have worked in childcare setting since I was 15 years old and I love kids.”

The profile indicated an hourly rate of $18 and noted availability for both full-time and live-in babysitting duties.

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“We’re very happy to hear that the toddler is safe and that the neighbor acted quickly,” Nanny Lane said in a statement. “We’ve blocked Jena from using Nanny Lane. She signed up over a year ago, tried our site for three days, then left and never used it again.

“Every paid family is provided background checks as part of their membership fee, and we highly recommend that every family use them.”

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