Aberdeen nursery fined after baby burned by bleach

Aberdeen nursery fined after baby burned by bleach

Barry Smith KC, a defence advocate, emphasized that the foremost responsibility of any nursery must be to ensure the safety and wellbeing of the children in its care. He expressed deep regret on behalf of everyone involved, including the director and staff, over the unfortunate incident that led to injury to a young child.

The family of the injured child, speaking through their legal representatives at Digby Brown, highlighted the prolonged wait for acknowledgment from Little Dreams Nursery. They stated, “We’ve had to wait five years for Little Dreams Nursery to admit what happened to our son was their fault but we don’t feel the severity of his injuries have been acknowledged.” They voiced their distress over trusting the nursery with their 10-month-old baby, stating that such an injury was unacceptable.

Reflecting on the aftermath, the family shared the emotional toll the incident took on their child, remarking, “In the months and years that followed, we had to watch our boy deal with the consequences of something that was never his fault. No parent should have to experience that, but we are thankful what happened hasn’t had a more serious or longer-lasting impact.” They concluded their statement by closing this painful chapter of their lives and expressing gratitude to those who supported them, while requesting privacy as they move forward.

In response, Little Dreams Nursery reaffirmed that the safety, wellbeing, and care of every child placed in their care is their highest priority. The nursery expressed profound regret that this incident occurred and extended a sincere apology for the distress and impact it caused the child and their family

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