08 May '25

Hsinchu Preschool Scandal: Three Indicted for Alleged Child Abuse

Former Head and Staff Face Charges in Taiwan Following Investigation into Child Mistreatment

Taipei, May 8 – Authorities in Taiwan have taken action following allegations of child abuse at a preschool in Hsinchu City. The former head of the now-closed preschool and two other individuals have been indicted for their alleged mistreatment of children.

Prosecutors in Hsinchu concluded their investigation, charging Chang (張), who operated the preschool, along with its principal, Lai (賴), and an assistant caregiver, Wu (吳). The charges include intentional assault and coercion against children.

The Taiwan Hsinchu District Prosecutors Office detailed the alleged abuse, which reportedly involved multiple instances of physical harm to four children under the age of six. These incidents included hair-pulling and kicking.

Lai (賴) is accused of slapping a child after attempts to correct behavior verbally failed. Lai (賴) is also alleged to have forced a child to stand on a bookshelf as punishment.

Chang (張) allegedly struck a child on the buttocks and back, pinned them down, and kicked them, resulting in bruises according to a medical examination. Wu (吳) is accused of yanking a child's collar, causing them to fall, and grabbing a child's hair.

The preschool closed in March, and the city government's Department of Education has fined the preschool NT$440,000 (US$14,500) for multiple management violations.

A meeting is planned in June to review a report investigating the abuse of the three suspects. The suspects could face fines, restrictions on their caretaking credentials, and mandatory training.

Following the incident, 18 of the 20 children from the preschool have been transferred to other licensed preschools, and two are being cared for by relatives.

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