A WOMAN has denied manslaughter after the death of a baby girl at a nursery.
Kate Roughley, 36, appeared at Manchester Crown Court after being charged with unlawfully killing nine-month-old Genevieve Zofia Meehan.
She pleaded not guilty to the charge and will go on trial in April 2024.
Ms Roughley also pleaded not guilty to an offence of child cruelty by allegedly causing "unnecessary suffering or injury to health by failing to make safe sleeping arrangements for her".
The child died following an incident at the Tiny Toes Children's Day Nursery in Cheadle, Stockport, on May 9 last year.
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Administrative matters were discussed during a hearing on Tuesday morning.
Ms Roughley, from Stockport, was released on bail.
Judge Suzanne Goddard KC told her: "These various matters have now been attended to. You know when your trial date is going to be.
"You will next be required to come to court on December 21 for a pre-trial review. You can be released from the court."
The child's family issued a tribute following her death.
They said: "Genevieve was not just a baby. She was a wonderful, unique and special person.
"She was an individual with her likes and dislikes, her passions and her joys.
"She loved to be cuddled, to dance and to play with her toys, particularly her tambourine.
"Most of all she loved to spend time with her family, and we loved and cherished every moment that we spent with her.
"She had the most beautiful smile and enchanting emerald eyes."
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