Baby dies at Sophia day care

(Kaieteur News) – An investigation has been launched into the death of one-year-old Trayden Tanner following a medical emergency at a licensed childcare facility located at Section C, South Turkeyen, Sophia.

The Ministry of Human Services and Social Security, through its Childcare and Protection Agency (CPA) is investigating the child’s death. The ministry said at approximately 12:30 p.m. on Thursday CPA received a telephone call from Chelsea OD’s Daycare and Playgroup, concerning a medical emergency involving the child. Upon receiving the report, CPA advised that the child be taken to the nearest health centre for urgent medical attention.

However, Trayden was subsequently pronounced dead at the C-Field Health Centre. CPA deployed officers to the childcare facility to ensure that all children were safely handed over to their respective parents and caregivers and an investigation was launched.