A daycare in Brantford, Ont., is closed for a public health inspection after a bat found at the centre tested positive for rabies.

Grand Erie Public Health (GEPH) said Friday that it confirmed a bat discovered Monday at Creative Minds Daycare tested positive on Wednesday for the virus, prompting concern from parents.

The daycare told CBC Hamilton a child found the bat and handed it to a worker during morning playtime.

Public health said the daycare, which is near Wade Street and Brunswick Avenue in West Brant, will remain closed until the public health department has finished investigating and confirms no more bats are present. The daycare cares for around 145 children and employs around 30 people, it told CBC.

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