Children in
'inappropriate touching' incident undergoing counselling, PCF
says
SINGAPORE: The two children involved in an "inappropriate
touching" incident at a PAP Community Foundation (PCF) childcare
centre in Taman Jurong are undergoing counselling, the childcare
operator said.
Last Tuesday (Apr 12), a six-year-old girl at the centre
reported that a boy in her class had touched her inappropriately
while they were supposed to be taking a nap. According to a
Facebook post by the girl’s father, there was no teacher present at
the time but the incident was witnessed by another child in the
class.
In a statement issued early Monday morning, PCF CEO Victor Bay
said a child psychologist and teacher have been assigned to “engage
the girl and look after her well-being”. The psychologist is also
counselling the boy, whose parent has agreed not to send him to the
centre for the time being, and a teacher will continue to stay in
touch with the boy and his parent.
Mr Bay said the PCF headquarters is investigating the incident
and is also liaising with the Ministry of Social and Family
Development and the Early Childhood Development Agency on the
matter.
“Based on the findings and recommendations of the child
psychologists, PCF will take the necessary follow-up action,” he
said.
“We deeply regret the incident and fully sympathise with the
parents in their distress. Our top priority is the well-being of
our young children.”
- CNA/cy