By Ashley Pemberton

A woman has been charged with unlawful act manslaughter in connection with the death of a baby girl who suffered a 'medical episode' at a nursery.

Kate Roughley, 36, has been charged by detectives probing the death of Genevieve Meehan at Tiny Toes Children's Day Nursery in Cheadle Hulme last May.

Genevieve was just nine months old when she suffered what was described as a medical episode at the nursery. She later died in hospital.

Police arrested two female staff on suspicion of gross negligence manslaughter and later a third individual on suspicion of child neglect.

On Thursday 17 August Greater Manchester Police confirmed Roughley, of Heaton Norris in Stockport, has been charged with unlawful act manslaughter.

She appeared at Tameside Magistrates on Tuesday, the force confirmed.

She was bailed and will appear at Minshull Street Crown Court on Tuesday, September 19.

The grieving family said they will not rest until they get justice (Image - SWNS)

A spokesman said: "These charges relate to an incident which took place at Tiny Toes nursery on Mellor Road in Cheadle on Monday 9 May 2022."

Police said officers called by the ambulance service just before 3.20pm on Monday, May 9, to reports a child had suffered a medical episode.

The youngster was rushed to hospital where she sadly died the same day.

Education watchdog Ofsted suspended the nursey's registration at the time.

And when its inspectors carried out visits in September, they found "the provider was not meeting some of the requirements".

Although the provider appealed against Ofsted's suspension, it resigned its registration before the appeal took place and has now closed the nursery.

In a tribute issued after her death, Genevieve's heartbroken parents said they 'will not rest until they get justice'.

They said: "She was so wanted and so treasured. Her absence is the wound that will never heal.

"Genevieve was not just a baby. She was a wonderful, unique and special person.

"She was an individual with her likes and dislikes, her passions and her joys. She loved to be cuddled, to dance and to play with her toys, particularly her tambourine.

"Most of all she loved to spend time with her family, and we loved and cherished every moment that we spent with her.

"She had the most beautiful smile and enchanting emerald eyes.

"To know that we will not get to hear her mischievous laugh again, or hold her hand, is almost too much to bear.

"We grieve for everything we have lost, but most of all we grieve for her, for a life filled with promise and opportunity that was cut so short.

"We cannot accept the cruelty and unfairness of this.

"She gave us so much in the short time that she was with us. We are different and better people for having had her in our lives.

"She is and will always remain a vital and integral member of our family. She will never be forgotten. Genevieve deserves justice and we will not rest until she gets it."

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