A heart-wrenching tragedy struck a england/north-west/england/north-west/lancashire/”>lancashire/”>Lancashire nursery after a two-year-old boy died following a choking incident.
Toddler Found Unresponsive at Parbold Nursery
Staff at Parbold Douglas CE Academy Nursery discovered the toddler collapsed on Friday afternoon. Despite their desperate efforts, they could not revive him.
Paramedics arrived around 2:45pm and rushed the boy to hospital, but sadly he passed away later the same day.
Wigan Today reported the youngster lost consciousness after choking.
Nursery and Community in Mourning
The nursery described the boy as a “special and much-loved” child and expressed deep sorrow Overover the loss.
“It is with a heavy heart that we share that a tragic incident occurred at Parbold Douglas Nursery on Friday, September 19. We are distraught to share that a special, much-loved two-year-old child has died,” the nursery said.
They urged respect for the family’s privacy during this incredibly distressing time. Several bouquets have since been left outside the nursery on Lancaster Lane as the community pays tribute.
Not Being Treated as Suspicious
Police confirmed the toddler’s death is not being treated as suspicious.
The private nursery has previously been praised by Ofsted for offering a “nurturing, home-from-home environment” where children quickly Settlesettle and grow in confidence.
The 2023 report highlighted strong relationships between staff and children, with youngsters happy and engaged in learning.
This tragic incident has left the nursery staff and local community devastated as they grieve the loss of a young life so suddenly taken.
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