Banqiao Private Kindergarten Director Suspended and Sent for Investigation for Forcibly Undressing Girl in Public
In Banqiao, New Taipei City, a private kindergarten director was suspended and sent for investigation after forcibly undressing a young girl in front of other children, causing severe back contusions. New Taipei City Councilor Liu Mei-fang, from the KMT, held a press conference with the parents, revealing surveillance footage. The Education Bureau, after receiving a report on April 7th and investigating on April 8th, deemed the director's actions serious. The director was suspended and referred to the New Taipei District Prosecutors Office for alleged injury and violations of the Children and Youth Welfare and Rights Protection Act. The kindergarten also faced fines for mixed-age teaching and non-compliant teacher-student ratios.
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New Taipei City Councilor Liu Mei-fang of the Kuomintang today held a press conference with parents and released surveillance footage. The incident began when a senior kindergarten girl accidentally wet another boy's pants while playing in water. The director used this as an excuse to forcibly and roughly remove the girl's clothes in front of all the children, even pulling her top over her head to cover her face and twisting the garment, causing severe contusions on the girl's back during her struggle.
Liu Mei-fang stated that the kindergarten abused its unequal power relationship, and that such egregious behavior was not the first time, with nearby shops and communities having heard about it. Each time after an abuse incident, the children would be taken to buy candy to appease them. She emphasized zero tolerance for violent abuse, stating that children should not be targets for emotional venting.
The girl's father said that on April 2nd, he found bruises on his daughter's back. His daughter initially dared not speak, falsely claiming she was injured while playing. A few days later, upon seeing her mother, she became emotionally distraught and revealed the truth. Now, the child has nightmares at night and refuses to go to school.
The father stated that he later went to the kindergarten to review the surveillance footage and saw his daughter being abused by the director in public, with no one around to help. While watching the footage, the director even said, "I only realized my mistake when replaying it today," and "I just wanted to scare her." The father said that afterwards, the kindergarten repeatedly sent messages asking for forgiveness, and later emotionally blackmailed them, saying that if the kindergarten were shut down, other children would not be able to graduate.
The father revealed that his son, who is currently in elementary school, also attended the kindergarten in the past. When he asked his son if similar situations had occurred, he learned that the kindergarten had a history of hitting children, but the children were afraid to speak up, and the kindergarten would appease them with candy afterwards.
The child's mother tearfully stated that when she saw her daughter being forcibly undressed in public, she trembled with anger. "All the children watched her like an animal," and the children watching did not think this was wrong. "How can parents feel at ease entrusting their children to the kindergarten in the future?"
The Education Bureau responded that on April 7th, they received a report from the Women and Children's Protection Team regarding suspected improper treatment of a young child at Banqiao Private Xinlide Kindergarten on the afternoon of April 2nd. On April 8th, personnel were immediately dispatched to the kindergarten for inspection. The footage showed that Director Chen did indeed pull the child's clothing and restrict the child's head movement with clothing, which constituted a serious offense. The Education Bureau immediately requested the director to suspend her duties and accept investigation.
Subsequently, if the allegations are confirmed, the perpetrator could face a maximum fine of NT$600,000 and be permanently barred from working in kindergartens; in serious cases, the kindergarten could face a maximum fine of NT$210,000 and have its establishment permit revoked.
The Education Bureau stated that after police investigation, Director Chen has been referred to the New Taipei District Prosecutors Office for alleged injury and violations of the "Children and Youth Welfare and Rights Protection Act." The Education Bureau also found other violations at the kindergarten, such as mixed-age teaching and non-compliant teacher-student ratios, and imposed a fine of NT$120,000 on the kindergarten according to law, and announced the kindergarten's name as per regulations. (Edited by Li Hsi-chang) 1150410
Liu Mei-fang stated that the kindergarten abused its unequal power relationship, and that such egregious behavior was not the first time, with nearby shops and communities having heard about it. Each time after an abuse incident, the children would be taken to buy candy to appease them. She emphasized zero tolerance for violent abuse, stating that children should not be targets for emotional venting.
The girl's father said that on April 2nd, he found bruises on his daughter's back. His daughter initially dared not speak, falsely claiming she was injured while playing. A few days later, upon seeing her mother, she became emotionally distraught and revealed the truth. Now, the child has nightmares at night and refuses to go to school.
The father stated that he later went to the kindergarten to review the surveillance footage and saw his daughter being abused by the director in public, with no one around to help. While watching the footage, the director even said, "I only realized my mistake when replaying it today," and "I just wanted to scare her." The father said that afterwards, the kindergarten repeatedly sent messages asking for forgiveness, and later emotionally blackmailed them, saying that if the kindergarten were shut down, other children would not be able to graduate.
The father revealed that his son, who is currently in elementary school, also attended the kindergarten in the past. When he asked his son if similar situations had occurred, he learned that the kindergarten had a history of hitting children, but the children were afraid to speak up, and the kindergarten would appease them with candy afterwards.
The child's mother tearfully stated that when she saw her daughter being forcibly undressed in public, she trembled with anger. "All the children watched her like an animal," and the children watching did not think this was wrong. "How can parents feel at ease entrusting their children to the kindergarten in the future?"
The Education Bureau responded that on April 7th, they received a report from the Women and Children's Protection Team regarding suspected improper treatment of a young child at Banqiao Private Xinlide Kindergarten on the afternoon of April 2nd. On April 8th, personnel were immediately dispatched to the kindergarten for inspection. The footage showed that Director Chen did indeed pull the child's clothing and restrict the child's head movement with clothing, which constituted a serious offense. The Education Bureau immediately requested the director to suspend her duties and accept investigation.
Subsequently, if the allegations are confirmed, the perpetrator could face a maximum fine of NT$600,000 and be permanently barred from working in kindergartens; in serious cases, the kindergarten could face a maximum fine of NT$210,000 and have its establishment permit revoked.
The Education Bureau stated that after police investigation, Director Chen has been referred to the New Taipei District Prosecutors Office for alleged injury and violations of the "Children and Youth Welfare and Rights Protection Act." The Education Bureau also found other violations at the kindergarten, such as mixed-age teaching and non-compliant teacher-student ratios, and imposed a fine of NT$120,000 on the kindergarten according to law, and announced the kindergarten's name as per regulations. (Edited by Li Hsi-chang) 1150410