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Pre-schools

1 in 3 pre-school educators in S’pore has no formal training to handle child abuse cases: Survey

Close to 19.3 per cent of educators said they were just aware of but not familiar with their centre’s SOPs.
Close to 19.3 per cent of educators said they were just aware of but not familiar with their centre’s SOPs.

Forum: Small private pre-schools add diversity to early childhood landscape here

E-Bridge pre-school gastroenteritis cases: Operator says initial results show food not contaminated

One pupil was hospitalised and is in stable condition.
One pupil was hospitalised and is in stable condition.

More reports of suspected child abuse in pre-schools in 2024, with CCTVs aiding investigations

CCTV cameras have been made mandatory in all pre-schools here since July 2024.
CCTV cameras have been made mandatory in all pre-schools here since July 2024.

Teacher who allegedly abused three babies barred from working in any pre-school: ECDA

ECDA said it has acted against the pre-school and the educator for breaches of the Early Childhood Development Centres Regulations.
ECDA said it has acted against the pre-school and the educator for breaches of the Early Childhood Development Centres Regulations.

185 hit by gastroenteritis symptoms at 6 E-Bridge pre-schools; operations of food supplier suspended

One pupil was hospitalised and is in stable condition.
One pupil was hospitalised and is in stable condition.

Pre-school teacher allegedly force-fed a baby till she vomited, stuffed a bib into another’s mouth

The 36-year-old Singaporean woman was handed three charges under the Children and Young Persons Act on Nov 20.
The 36-year-old Singaporean woman was handed three charges under the Children and Young Persons Act on Nov 20.

Forum: Shielding children from threats can create unnecessary fear, rigidity

Most children have secured places elsewhere ahead of pre-school closure by Beyond Social Services

Beyond Social Services had earlier announced that Healthy Start Child Development Centre will shut down operations at the end of 2025 due to declining enrolment.
Beyond Social Services had earlier announced that Healthy Start Child Development Centre will shut down operations at the end of 2025 due to declining enrolment.

Forum: Should KPop Demon Hunters be played in pre-schools and primary schools?

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