Staff at a Perth childcare centre have been praised for their frantic attempts to revive an 11-month old baby boy found dead in his father's car.
West Australian police are continuing their investigation into the bizarre circumstances that led to the tragic discovery outside the Ladybugs childcare centre in Helena Valley northeast of Perth on Wednesday afternoon.
A police spokesman says the matter was currently not being treated as a homicide.
"Inquiries into the circumstances leading up to the child's death are continuing," he said.
One possibility being explored is that the child was in the car all day before the father made the horrifying discovery when he went to pick up the infant at around 4pm (WST) on Wednesday.
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Temperatures in Perth peaked at around 26 degrees Celsius on Wednesday, the warmest day in the WA capital for months.
Kim Beange, general manager of Ladybugs, said the staff had done all they could to help the stricken child.
"Our staff became aware of a child needing first aid, and they attempted to revive him with CPR," Ms Beange said.
"Unfortunately it wasn't successful. Our staff's professionalism came to the fore and they remained vigilant throughout this time, and at no point were other children in attendance aware of the circumstances occurring.
"All staff have been offered professional counselling and support services, along with further assistance as needed.
"As an organisation we would like to offer our thoughts and condolences to the parents and family of the child."
Police are interviewing the parents and will review the results of a post-mortem examination.
A report is being prepared for the coroner.
