West Midlands Police say they are treating the death of the child on 9 December as suspicious, and an investigation is under way.
Three women – aged 20, 23 and 50 – were arrested on 16 December on suspicion of gross negligence manslaughter and subsequently released on bail with strict conditions while enquiries continue.
A further three women – aged 51, 53 and 37 – were arrested yesterday (4 January 2023). Two were arrested on suspicion of corporate manslaughter and one on suspicion of gross negligence manslaughter.
The criminal investigation was launched following a visit by Ofsted after the boy’s death.
The nursery in Bourne Street, Dudley, has had its registration suspended by Ofsted and is closed along with other linked premises.
Ofsted said it is supporting the police with their ongoing investigation.
The family of the child who passed away is being supported by specially trained officers. A post-mortem has taken place, but further tests will be conducted to establish the exact cause of death.
