Child Abuse in Daycare Occurs Again, Now in Banda Aceh Following Yogyakarta

JAKARTA, KOMPAS.com - Child abuse at a childcare facility or daycare has occurred again, while the handling of a similar case at Daycare Little Aresha in Umbulharjo, Yogyakarta City, is not yet complete. Now, a child abuse case has taken place at Baby Preneur Daycare in Syiah Kuala Subdistrict, Banda Aceh, allegedly committed by a caregiver with the initials DS (24). The Coordination Team for Accelerating Development (TKPP) in the Legal Sector, Sultan Muhammad Yus, stated that the Department of Women’s Empowerment, Child Protection, Population Control, and Family Planning (DP3AP2KB) and the Department of Education and Culture of Banda Aceh City have conducted outreach services to the victim at the location. “Based on the assessment results and statements from the management, the incident of violence against the victim occurred several times by the perpetrator, who was the caregiver on duty at the time,” said Sultan during a press conference at the Banda Aceh City Government Office, Tuesday night (28/4/2026). Viral CCTV recordings on social media show another caregiver present at the location when the violence against the child was carried out. However, that caregiver did not take preventive action or issue a reprimand for the behaviour that occurred. He revealed that the CCTV system at the daycare can be accessed by parents who entrust their children there. “We urge the public not to disseminate content involving children, to protect their privacy and best interests,” said Sultan. The daycare management has dismissed the alleged perpetrator. In addition, two caregivers who were at the location during the incident have also been temporarily suspended for failing to properly carry out supervision duties. Based on statements from the management, communication has been established between the victim’s family and the relevant parties. The management claims that the issue has been resolved amicably. Nevertheless, to date, the management has not provided access to the victim’s parents’ contact details to the government. As a result, efforts to provide direct assistance are still ongoing. “The City Government continues to prioritise child protection and ensures that every process runs in accordance with applicable regulations,” said Sultan.