Parents with children at the nursery are being contacted by police A male nursery worker has been arrested on suspicion of sexual abuse in Birmingham.
Officers arrested the 20-year-old man at his home in Nechells in the early hours of Wednesday.
A number of items, including a computer, were seized and are currently being examined by specialist investigators, police said.
The man is an assistant at Little Stars Nursery, in Nechells, and parents are being contacted by police.
The nursery has been closed, a police spokesman added.
A telephone line for parents has been opened with specialist staff on hand to offer advice and support. The number is: 0121 675 4806.
Assistant Chief Constable Anil Patani said: “The investigation is in its very early stages; however we believe that we have identified one victim who we believe attends the nursery.
“The family of this child have been told and police are supporting them at this very difficult time.”
A joint investigation is being carried out by the force and Birmingham City Council’s children’s services.
Police said a meeting would be held for parents with children registered at the nursery where senior officers and council officials would provide an update on the investigation.
Ms Patani added: “West Midlands Police and Birmingham City Council do not underestimate the significance this news has on parents and the local community.”
The nursery was issued with an improvement notice by Ofsted in August after an unannounced inspection revealed it did not have an effective safeguarding children’s’ procedure.
It was given a good rating after a subsequent inspection in November.
In a statement the city council said: “We are working closely with West Midlands Police and will continue to keep parents informed as to the situation.
“We’ve set up a helpline with specialist staff to offer help and advice.”
The nursery is not run by the local authority.
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