Yogyakarta police accuse 13 over alleged child abuse at Little Aresha daycare centre
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Updated · BBC.com · Apr 27
Yogyakarta police accuse 13 over alleged child abuse at Little Aresha daycare centre
7 articles · Updated · BBC.com · Apr 27
Authorities say at least 53 children, mostly under two years old, suffered physical abuse or neglect at the unlicensed centre, which has now been closed.
The accused include the centre's principal, foundation head, and caregivers, all arrested after a raid revealed children tied up and injured. Trauma support and assessments are being offered to victims and families.
The case has sparked national outrage and renewed scrutiny of Indonesia's largely unregulated childcare sector, with local officials pledging inspections and lawmakers demanding stricter oversight to prevent future abuse.
With 44% of Indonesian daycares unlicensed, is a national childcare crisis simply inevitable?
After a similar scandal in 2024, why did government oversight fail these children so tragically?
When a daycare's 'excellent branding' hides such horror, how can parents ever truly trust their child's safety?
Is a child's viral TikTok story now a more effective child protection tool than official channels?
Can trauma therapy heal infants who were tied up during their most critical period of brain development?