The operator of Kinderland at Woodlands Mart was fined S$5,000, the maximum amount permitted under the law.
A preschool's licence can be revoked “in the worst case", said Ms Sun, noting that the current regulatory framework came into effect in 2019.
“We will learn from this case," Ms Sun said."ECDA is reviewing its procedures to strengthen this protocol and ensure better oversight of cases under investigation."BACKGROUND CHECKS, TRAINING FOR STAFF “This will help our educators be better equipped to call out child mismanagement practices in their preschool,” she said.
Signs of abuse are also covered in training, and educators are required to report mismanagement, whether they suspect it is happening at home or in school. These can be reported within the centre or directly to ECDA.Ms Sun also said ECDA conducts unannounced visits to preschools once a year on average. Officers observe teachers’ classroom management practices and their interactions with children.
There are around 10 substantiated cases of child mismanagement per 100,000 enrolled children each year, and that figure has remained stable over recent years.case is one too many and when an incident of child mismanagement happens, ECDA takes it seriously and will take appropriate action
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