The Children’s Garden Day Nursery in Stamford has been instructed to pay a fine exceeding £20,000 following an incident where a toddler sustained significant burns due to scalding water, leaving her with scars anticipated to be permanent. The distressing occurrence led to injuries on the little girl’s head, face, and neck. The details of the event were presented in Lincoln Crown Court where the nursery operators, John and Claire Kenyon, confessed to the health and safety violations.
The victim’s mother delivered a heartfelt statement underscoring the family’s lingering remorse for entrusting their child’s wellbeing to the nursery. The prosecution laid down the fact that the severe injuries were perpetrated by an upturned milk bottle warmer. The nursery operators communicated their regret over the incident and backed up safety upgrades. Nonetheless, the judiciary declared fines and legal expenses against the nursery.
This case underscores the indispensability of meticulous safety standards and appropriate reporting of incidents in childcare facilities. The story was originally reported by BBC and was adapted for The Lincoln Post subsequently.
