2-Year-Old Boy Dies After Medical Emergency at UK Preschool

Police are investigating the unexplained death of a toddler who suffered a fatal medical episode at Early Learners Day Nursery in Bootle, England.

The incident occurred on Tuesday, January 14, 2025, at Early Learners Day Nursery in Bootle, a suburb of Liverpool, England.
The boy suffered a medical episode around 12:35 p.m. and was transported to the hospital by paramedics, where he was pronounced dead.
Merseyside Police have launched an investigation to determine the circumstances and cause of death, which is currently considered unexplained.
The nursery has closed for the remainder of the week to allow staff and families to process the tragedy and cooperate with ongoing investigations.
The nursery, rated 'Good' by Ofsted in 2024, shared condolences with the boy's family and assured parents of further updates in the coming days.