A toddler has died after a medical episode at a nursery which saw police called. Officers were sent to Early Learners Day Nursery on Hawthorne Road, Bootle at around 12.35pm on Tuesday.The boy was taken to hospital by ambulance, where he was pronounced dead.
Police say an investigation to establish the full circumstances and cause of death is under way, and the boy’s family is being supported, reports The Echo. The nursery has sent a message to parents, which 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 all with further information in the coming days. Our thoughts and prayers are with the family.”
A police spokesman 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.”