(KMOV) - Funeral services for an 11-month-old baby, police believe was shaken to death is scheduled for Thursday morning.

Police say the baby was violently shaken while in the care of Leslie Pollard.

Three days after being rushed to the hospital with severe brain injuries, Alexander Escalante died.

His grief-stricken parents declined to go on camera Saturday, but tell News 4 their only child passed away shortly after 6:30 a.m.

Alexander's babysitter, Pollard, 42 is charged with shaking the infant.

Investigators say Wednesday afternoon Pollard called police to her home daycare in Florissant.

She reportedly told officers that Alexander was having difficulty breathing and was foaming at the mouth.

Doctors later determined the baby suffered massive brain swelling consistent with Shaken Baby Syndrome.

Police tried to arrest Pollard, but were told she and her husband had gone out of town for the weekend.

The baby's death has saddened and stunned residents in this neighborhood.

Right now, Pollard is charged with second-degree assault.

Her attorneys tell news 4 she plans to turn herself in Tuesday.

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(KMOV) - An 11-month-old baby is dead and police want to find out if his daycare provider is to blame.

Police say the baby was violently shaken while in the care of Leslie Pollard.

Three days after being rushed to the hospital with severe brain injuries, Alexander Escalante died.

His grief-stricken parents declined to go on camera Saturday, but tell News 4 their only child passed away shortly after 6:30 a.m.

Alexander's babysitter, Pollard, 42 is charged with shaking the infant.

Investigators say Wednesday afternoon Pollard called police to her home daycare in Florissant.

She reportedly told officers that Alexander was having difficulty breathing and was foaming at the mouth.

Doctors later determined the baby suffered massive brain swelling consistent with Shaken Baby Syndrome.

Police tried to arrest Pollard yesterday, but were told she and her husband are currently out of town.

The baby's death has saddened and stunned residents in this neighborhood.

Right now, Pollard is charged with second-degree assault.

Police are still waiting for her to turn herself in.

The Escalantes were looking forward to celebrating their baby's first birthday.

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(KMOV) - An 11-month-old baby injured while in the custody of a daycare operator has died.

The suspect is charged with second degree assault and could face more serious charges.

Alexander Escalante had been hospitalized with severe brain injuries since Wednesday afternoon.

His parents tell News 4 their baby died from his injuries shortly after 6:30 a.m. Saturday.

Alexander was the couple's only child.

His babysitter, Leslie Pollard, 42 called police to her home day-care in Florissant on Wednesday.

Investigators say the baby was having difficulty breathing and was foaming at the mouth.

Doctors later determined Alexander suffered massive brain swelling, which was consistent with Shaken Baby Syndrome.

The baby's death has stunned residents, who live near Pollard's day care.

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(KMOV) -- An 11-month old baby is in grave condition tonight and prosecutors have just charged his babysitter.

42-year-old Leslie Pollard called 911 to her home day care in Florissant on Wednesday.

Police say the baby wasn't breathing and was foaming at the mouth.

At the hospital, it was determined that the infant had massive brain swelling consistent with shaken baby syndrome.

Pollard is charged with second degree assault.

She is not yet in custody but bond is set at $100,000.

Police tried to arrest her Friday afternoon and were told she and her husband were out of town for the weekend.