A nursery has confirmed it will remain closed for the remainder of the week after the death of a two-year-old boy.
The child was rushed to hospital after attending Early Learners Day Nursery in Bootle at 12.35pm on Tuesday. The tot was rushed in for treatment following a “medical emergency” but was sadly pronounced dead a short time later.
Police have launched an investigation into the boy’s death. Inquiries are ongoing. Meanwhile, bosses at the nursery confirmed the premises would remain closed for the coming week, reports the Mirror.
A statement reads: “Dear parents and carers, as you are aware, this afternoon a medical emergency occurred at the nursery. It is with devastating sadness that we have to inform you of a child’s passing.
“To enable everyone to process today’s tragic events, we have made the decision to close the nursery for the remainder of the week, and also to allow us to continue working with relevant agencies. We trust that you understand our decision at this difficult time and we will update you alll with further information in the coming days. Our thoughts and prayers are with the family.”
Merseyside Police said in a statement: “We can confirm that an investigation is underway following reports that a two-year-old boy suffered a faal medical episode at a children’s nursery in Bootle. The incident was reported at around 12.35pm yesterday, Tuesday January 14, at Early Learners Day Nursery, on Hawthorne Road, and the child was taken to hospital by paramedics.
“He was sadly pronounced deceased at hospital and his family is being supported. An investigation has been commenced to establish the full circumstances and cause of death, which is currently being treated as unexplained.”
Ofsted inspectors visited the nursery in May 2024 where they found that staff “provide a warm, welcoming and safe environment” for children. Inspectors also said “parents speak highly of the nursery”, adding that parents “value the nurturing relationships staff form with their children”.
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