Childcare centres

Man arrested after allegedly discussing Sydney childcare mass shooting plans with AI chatbot

David Lan Thackray was arrested after his conversations with AI chatbot Claude were flagged by Interpol.

PCF Sparkletots to double staff development spending to $20m, ease teachers’ admin workload

Singapore’s largest preschool operator will double its investment in staff development to $20 million over three years from 2027.

Private pre-schools weigh future as govt-supported fees fall, new grant offers potential lifeline

Community manager Shahrin Iskandar (right) with his wife and daughter. The family welcomed the news of upcoming fee reductions for government-supported pre-schools.

S’pore to recruit 1,800 more infant care educators; pre-schools’ hiring grant expanded to meet demand

As infant care becomes more affordable and accessible, demand for infant care places is expected to rise.

Monthly childcare fees to fall by more than half to $150 by 2030, infant care fees to drop to $300

Fees for a full day of childcare at government-supported pre-schools will be cut to $150 a month, while infant care fees will fall to $300 a month.

Forum: Extend child protection standards beyond regulated settings

Indonesian court begins trial of daycare staff in alleged child abuse case

Prosecutors at the Yogyakarta court charged the caregivers with neglect and abuse of children.

70 pre-schools in S’pore closed each year from 2023 to 2025. What’s driving the closures?

The total number of pre-school operators fell from 408 in 2023 to 296 in 2026.

New parents are a category by themselves. Treat them as such

Young parents have a lot on their plate and should not be benchmarked against non-parents, says the writer.

South Indian state Andhra Pradesh launches third-child incentives amid ageing population

Children in Andhra Pradesh learning English.

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