BBC Information, West Midlands
GoogleThree nurseries have been suspended from opening amid issues that youngsters may very well be harmed.
Daffodils Nursery in Smethwick, Stepping Stone Nursery in Halesowen and Tulip Day Nursery in West Bromwich have had their registrations briefly withdrawn, Ofsted confirmed.
A spokeswoman for the watchdog stated Ofsted didn’t touch upon particular person suppliers, however confirmed “all three nurseries have been suspended as a result of we’re involved that there’s a doable threat of hurt to youngsters”.
She stated involved mother and father ought to contact their native authority about obtainable childcare locations. The BBC has approached the proprietor of the nurseries for a response.
The Ofsted spokeswoman stated: “We proceed to work with different companies to make sure the security of the settings.”
West Midlands Police advised the BBC officers had been liaising with Ofsted and the 2 native authorities.
Suspended for six weeks
The suspensions had been carried out consistent with Ofsted’s “suspending a childcare supplier” steering, the watchdog stated.
All three nurseries, Daffodils in Waterloo Street, Smethwick, Stepping Stone, in Inexperienced Lane, Halesowen, and Tulip Day, in Excessive Avenue, West Bromwich, are owned by Daffodils Nursery Ltd and had been rated as Good by Ofsted in 2023.
In line with the steering, suspensions occur when it’s thought that youngsters could also be prone to hurt however doesn’t all the time imply a supplier has carried out one thing incorrect.
Suspensions stay in drive for a set interval of six weeks and may be prolonged. Suppliers can attraction in opposition to selections to droop registrations.
A Sandwell Council spokesman stated: “We’re conscious of the scenario relating to the nurseries and are doing all we are able to to assist mother and father and carers make appropriate, various preparations.
“Dad and mom and carers of youngsters on the nurseries affected can contact us.”
The BBC has additionally approached Dudley Council for remark.
