On 9 May 2022, our daughter Genevieve Zofia Meehan (Gigi as we call her) was killed at Tiny Toes Nursery in Stockport. Gigi brought love, joy and laughter into our lives and we loved her instantly. She was mischievous, loving and full of wonder at the world around her. Our lives were so enriched by her laugh, her beautiful face and her sense of fun. 

Like many other working parents, we enrolled Gigi at a nursery. We trusted that she would be kept safe. In choosing a nursery, we relied on the information available to us via the Ofsted inspection reports and reviews from other parents. We never imagined that she would come to harm whilst in the care of trained professionals.

The way in which Gigi was put down to sleep carried a high and obvious risk of death. Her death was entirely preventable. When Greater Manchester Police commenced an investigation into the circumstance of Gigi’s death they reviewed CCTV footage. In doing so, they discovered multiple examples of harm being caused to children over a short period of time.

Gigi is not the only child to die in a nursery in the last 5 years.  It is incomprehensible that other families are suffering the same heartache that we are and we want to ensure that no child dies or comes to harm in a place where they are meant to be safe. 

Gigi deserved to live a long and fulfilling life but instead she has suffered and died in a way that no child or person ever should.  The system failed Gigi and urgent reforms are needed.

Katie