Little Gems Child Care Centre in court over death of Kaleb Wade
Eight witnesses are expected to give evidence in the trial of an early learning centre where a two-year-old boy was found dead.
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A childcare centre charged over the death of a toddler in its care will go to trial in December.
KB Child Care and Early Learning Pty Ltd, trading as Little Gems Child Care and Early Learning Centre in Maryborough, has pleaded not guilty to two charges of failing to adequately supervise children.
The case was mentioned in Maryborough Magistrates Court on Monday, April 28, 2025.
According to court documents, the charges relate to the sudden death of two-year-old Kaleb Wade, who was found unresponsive at the centre on Saltwater Creek Rd on July 20, 2022, after going down for a nap.
About 12pm, children in the room, including Kaleb, were put to bed on the sleeping side, the court documents read.
There were three educators in the room, rotating between 12pm and 2pm.
Between about 2pm and 2.15pm, according to court documents, the educators were on the activity side of the room, and during that time there was no supervisor on the sleeping side of the room.
About 2.15pm, Kaleb was found face down on the bed and unresponsive, the court documents read.
It will be alleged that Kaleb was put to bed with his hat and hooded jumper on.
According to court documents, the centre followed the Red Nose policy for safe sleeping, which included keeping children’s head and face uncovered.
During the brief mention on Monday, the court heard a trial would be held from December 3, 2025.
It is expected to take three days and hear evidence from up to eight witnesses.
Magistrate John Milburn adjourned the matter until December 3.
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