Bellshill nursery: council investigating possible rodent problem at Family Learning Centre
North Lanarkshire Council says staff at the Dean Street nursery reported possible rodent activity to environmental health, that childcare has continued without disruption and that children were not at risk.
Bellshill Main Street in North Lanarkshire. The council says the nursery is being monitored daily. · Photograph: Ross Watson (CC BY-SA 2.0)
North Lanarkshire Council is investigating a possible rodent problem at Bellshill Family Learning Centre nursery on Dean Street in Bellshill.
Staff reported rodent activity to environmental health, and the council says classes and care have continued "without disruption", STV News reports.
Is the nursery still open?
Yes. The council says early learning and childcare has continued without disruption, with support from the appropriate services.
What has the council said?
The council says it acted as soon as the report was made. A spokesperson said: "Environmental Health were contacted immediately after staff reported potential rodent activity in an area of the Family Learning Centre."
"Early Learning and Childcare provision continued without disruption, following support from appropriate services. Children were not exposed to risk at any time." The council added that the site is being monitored daily for any further activity.
What kind of rodents are involved?
The council has referred only to "potential rodent activity". STV News reports that it understands the rodents to be rats; the council has not confirmed this.
What happens next?
The council says daily monitoring will continue. Parents with concerns should contact the nursery or North Lanarkshire Council directly.