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Daycare

Daycare centre in India rejects abuse allegations, blames dismissed employees for viral clips

The case has raised serious concerns over the safety of children at workplace creches, which are facilities provided by employers to support working parents.
The case has raised serious concerns over the safety of children at workplace creches, which are facilities provided by employers to support working parents.

Indonesia daycare abuse case: Number of suspects increases to 27

Police earlier arrested 13 people in April, including the owner of the Little Aresha daycare, its principal and caregivers, on suspicion of alleged child abuse and neglect.
Police earlier arrested 13 people in April, including the owner of the Little Aresha daycare, its principal and caregivers, on suspicion of alleged child abuse and neglect.

Outcry in Indonesia after police find toddlers tied up at daycare centre

The centre has been vandalised with spray-painted profanities on the walls and windows since news of the abuse was made public.
The centre has been vandalised with spray-painted profanities on the walls and windows since news of the abuse was made public.

Woman, 91, with dementia found soiled, alone at daycare reception; centre says procedures followed

Exterior of Ren Ci @ Woodlands.
Exterior of Ren Ci @ Woodlands.

Suburban Chicago moms arrested in protest outside immigration detention facility

An officer from Broadview Police Department detains a woman during a protest against immigration actions, outside the Broadview ICE facility in Chicago, Illinois, U.S., November 7, 2025. REUTERS/Carlos Barria
An officer from Broadview Police Department detains a woman during a protest against immigration actions, outside the Broadview ICE facility in Chicago, Illinois, U.S., November 7, 2025. REUTERS/Carlos Barria

Community care career track rolled out for Singapore eldercare sector

Mr Fabian Tan, 48, made a career switch to eldercare in 2022, after over 20 years in the logistics industry.
Mr Fabian Tan, 48, made a career switch to eldercare in 2022, after over 20 years in the logistics industry.

Singaporean of the Year finalist: Their daycare centre gives kids with cancer a normal childhood

Profile of volunteer coordinator Geraldine Lee (left), 66, and former nurse Ronita Paul (right), 72, at Arc Children’s Centre on Dec 13, 2023.

Founded by former nurse Ronita Paul and volunteer coordinator Geraldine Lee, Arc is Singapore’s only daycare centre for children battling cancer and other critical illnesses. Located on the ground floor of a Housing Board block in Lorong Limau, Whampoa, it offers not just emotional and moral support to these children but also educational and developmental activities in a bright and cheerful environment.
Profile of volunteer coordinator Geraldine Lee (left), 66, and former nurse Ronita Paul (right), 72, at Arc Children’s Centre on Dec 13, 2023.

Founded by former nurse Ronita Paul and volunteer coordinator Geraldine Lee, Arc is Singapore’s only daycare centre for children battling cancer and other critical illnesses. Located on the ground floor of a Housing Board block in Lorong Limau, Whampoa, it offers not just emotional and moral support to these children but also educational and developmental activities in a bright and cheerful environment.

Childcare is broken in the US, work-from-home won’t fix it

Remote jobs are not the answer to America’s broken childcare system.
Remote jobs are not the answer to America’s broken childcare system.

Day Activity Centre in Jurong West brings relief to caregivers

Mr Ahmad Fahmi Yusuf trying out a mechanical hoist in the new Day Activity Centre in Jurong West as Mr Desmond Lee, Minister for Social and Family Development, looks on.
Mr Ahmad Fahmi Yusuf trying out a mechanical hoist in the new Day Activity Centre in Jurong West as Mr Desmond Lee, Minister for Social and Family Development, looks on.

New Red Cross Day Activity Centre for people with disabilities in Jurong West offers caregivers respite

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