The manager, deputy manager and a nursery nurse at Just Learning in Cambourne were investigated for neglect and assault after a child was injured during an incident on 2 September. Just Learning has suspended all three.
The case is being investigated by Cambridgeshire police. A spokeswoman said, 'I can confirm Cambridgeshire police have investigated a complaint of assault and neglect to a 15-month-old child at the Just Learning Nursery in Cambourne. Three people have been charged with child cruelty. All three were released on bail and appeared before Cambridge Magistrates' Court on 29 November.'
Ofsted re-inspected the nursery in October following the incident. A spokeswoman for Ofsted said, 'Ofsted took action to make sure that the nursery was taking appropriate measures in response to the allegations about members of staff and that it continued to meet the Government's national standards. We were satisfied on both counts.'
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