23-05-2025
Young child left outside Scots nursery ALONE with staff unaware they went missing
The incident has been reported to the Care Inspectorate
TOT SCARE Young child left outside Scots nursery ALONE with staff unaware they went missing
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A CHILD was left unattended in a garden outside a nursery without staff noticing, it has emerged.
A probe has been launched after it was alleged that a child under five was left behind by workers after playing outside St Roch's Childcare Services in Glasgow last week.
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The incident occurred at St Roch's Childcare Services in Glasgow
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Staff at the service had taken children aged between two and five outside to play in a garden detached from the building on Thursday, May 15.
However, when the employees and children returned to the nursery, staff were alerted by a concerned parent to a child being left in the garden.
St Roch's Childcare Services has confirmed an internal investigation is underway following the incident.
A spokesperson for the nursery said: 'The safety and well-being of our children is our highest priority, and we take this matter very seriously.
'As soon as the incident was brought to our attention, we acted quickly to ensure the child was safe and unharmed.
'We are currently conducting a thorough investigation.
'The Care Inspectorate and other regulatory bodies were contacted as soon as the incident happened and will be kept updated throughout the process.
'We recognise the trust that parents place in us to care for their children, and we are dedicated to maintaining a safe and nurturing environment.'
The Care Inspectorate and other regulatory bodies were also notified of the allegation.
They confirmed that the nursery is dealing with the incident internally.
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A spokesperson for the Care Inspectorate said: 'The Care Inspectorate has been appropriately notified of an incident involving a child attending this nursery.
'This matter is being dealt with directly by the service.
'We remain in close contact with the service and continue to monitor them.
'Anyone with a concern about a care service can contact us on 0345 600 9527.'
