{"id":542584,"date":"2026-03-15T20:15:12","date_gmt":"2026-03-15T20:15:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/542584\/"},"modified":"2026-03-15T20:15:12","modified_gmt":"2026-03-15T20:15:12","slug":"investigation-launched-after-babys-finger-allegedly-severed-at-lockyer-valley-childcare-centre-in-queensland","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/542584\/","title":{"rendered":"Investigation launched after baby\u2019s finger allegedly severed at Lockyer Valley childcare centre in Queensland"},"content":{"rendered":"

A baby\u2019s finger has allegedly been severed at a childcare centre in Queensland\u2019s<\/a> Lockyer Valley, sparking an investigation.<\/p>\n

The incident involving the 10-month-old is believed to have occurred at the Active Kids Early Learning Laidley 2 Centre, also known as Free Range Kids Laidley 2 Centre, on February 24.<\/p>\n

Photos obtained by The Chronicle<\/a> appear to show the tip of the baby\u2019s right ring finger completely detached.<\/p>\n

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The Queensland Department of Education confirmed it was aware of the incident in a statement to 7NEWS.com.au.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe Regulatory Authority is aware of a matter involving a child sustaining a finger injury which required medical attention,\u201d a spokesperson said.<\/p>\n

\u201cAs the incident is currently under investigation, no further information can be provided.<\/p>\n

\u201cProtecting the health, safety and wellbeing of children attending early childhood education and care services is the number one priority of the Queensland Early Childhood Regulatory Authority.\u201d<\/p>\n

Active Kids Early Learning, a privately run childcare provider owned by the Campbell family, operates several centres across Queensland\u2019s Lockyer Valley, between Toowoomba and Brisbane.<\/p>\n

7NEWS.com.au has contacted Active Kids Early Learning for comment.<\/p>\n

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