Kinderland alleged mistreatment Archives

Sun Xueling: ECDA to bolster oversight and penalties in response to child mismanagement incidents

18 September 2023

The Early Childhood Development Agency (ECDA) vows to enhance investigation procedures and review regulations for pre-school operators after recent child mismanagement incidents.

During a parliamentary session on Monday, Sun Xueling, the Minister of State for Social and Family Development, addressed over 40 questions regarding these incidents and discussed the potential enhancement of penalties.

Kinderland preschool operator fined S$5,000 following disturbing incidents

4 September 2023

Kinderland Preschool @ Woodlands Mart’s operator has been fined S$5,000 by the Early Childhood Development Agency (ECDA) after disturbing child abuse incidents were exposed at the centre.

Ho Ching criticizes Kinderland’s response to alleged mistreatment; Advocates for child safety and whistleblower systems

4 September 2023

Madam Ho Ching, former Temasek CEO and spouse of Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong, criticizes Kinderland’s handling of alleged mistreatment. She questions the policy of banning personal devices during teaching and supports the teacher who documented abuse, urging the importance of whistleblower systems and safeguarding children’s identities.