Mother picks up her 2-month-old son from a daycare, sees his face, and gets the shock of her lifetime; says the daycare’s explanation is unacceptable 

A distressed mother has come forward, choosing to remain anonymous, to express her concerns regarding an incident at a childcare center. The mother alleges that the scratches found on her 10-week-old baby’s face were not the result of a mere accident, as claimed by the center, but rather a case of child abuse.

Upon receiving a distressing call regarding her son, Noah, and another child at the Only About Children center, the mother, known as Rachel, rushed to the facility. To her shock and horror, she discovered her baby covered in deep, dark scratches and bleeding.

Rachel, through a translator, shared her disbelief and emotional turmoil upon learning of the incident. The distressing sight of her son’s delicate skin marked with visible red scratches left her unable to view the graphic photographs provided by the center, further adding to her anguish.

According to reports, the daycare center attributed the scratches to an accident that occurred while an educator momentarily attended to changing another child’s nappy, leaving Noah briefly unsupervised. However, Rachel remains unconvinced by this explanation, given the number of scratches found on her son’s face.

Rachel’s husband firmly believes that this incident amounts to child abuse rather than an accident, emphasizing their refusal to accept the center’s explanation.

Following the incident, Noah was immediately taken to Box Hill Hospital, where medical professionals examined and treated his wounds. While his condition has shown signs of improvement, doctors have reassured Rachel that the facial injuries should not result in lasting scars. However, Noah has not returned to the childcare center since the incident occurred.

Only About Children center declined media requests for comment, but reports indicate that the center apologized to the family via email. They expressed their commitment to implementing an “action plan” to prevent similar incidents in the future.

The education authorities have acknowledged their awareness of the incident and confirmed that the childcare center has made policy modifications in response.

Photographs of Noah’s injured face have gained significant attention on social media, garnering widespread shock and astonishment. Many users expressed concern and questioned the circumstances surrounding the incident, while others empathized with the distress experienced by mothers in such situations.

The incident serves as a stark reminder of the importance of child safety and the need for diligent supervision in childcare settings.