The ECHO understands the nursery will remain shut in accordance with Ofsted
20:23, 17 Jan 2025Updated 20:27, 17 Jan 2025
Early Learners Day Nursery in Bootle(Image: Liverpool Echo)
A nursery is set to remain closed for six weeks following the death of a two-year-old boy, the ECHO understands. At around 12.35pm on Tuesday, January 14, Merseyside Police were called to Early Learners Day Nursery on Hawthorne Road, Bootle, following reports a child had suffered a medical episode.
The boy was taken to hospital by paramedics, where he was sadly pronounced dead. Police confirmed on Wednesday, January 15 that an investigation to establish the full circumstances and cause of death is underway and the boy’s family is being supported.
The ECHO understands, in accordance with an Ofsted investigation, the nursery will remain closed for six weeks until February 26. Floral tributes and messages have been left in memory of the two-year-old.
One tribute, shared on social media by Charlie Robinson said: “R.I.P you beautiful little boy! Fly high mate – what a beautiful boy you were.” Nickie Jones added: “Every parent’s worst fear when they drop their baby off. Thinking of the family and staff. Absolutely heart breaking.”
Floral tributes outside the Early Learners Day Nursery, Bootle(Image: Liverpool Echo)
Following the boy’s death, a message was sent to parents from the nursery. It said: “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 all with further information in the coming days. Our thoughts and prayers are with the family.”
The full police statement released on Wednesday said: “We can confirm that an investigation is underway following reports that a two-year-old boy suffered a fatal medical episode at a children’s nursery in Bootle. The incident was reported at around 12.35pm yesterday, Tuesday 14 January, 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.”