Investigation launched after Glasgow nursery leaves child 'unattended in garden'

A Glasgow nursery has launched an internal investigation after staff allegedly left a child unattended in a garden for a prolonged period of time.

Staff at St Roch’s Childcare Service took the children, aged between two and five, outside to play in a garden detached from the building on May 15.

The employees and youngsters returned to the nursery building but staff were later alerted to a child being left behind, according to a concerned parent.

St Roch’s Childcare Service has confirmed an internal investigation is being conducted following the incident.

A St Roch’s Childcare Service spokesperson said: “The safety and wellbeing 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. 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 has been made aware and confirmed the incident is being dealt with by the nursery.

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.”