Not Only Lacking Permits, Little Aresha Daycare CCTV Only Accessible in Outdoor Areas by Parents
Yogyakarta – The case of alleged child abuse and neglect at Little Aresha daycare in Sorosutan, Umbulharjo, Yogyakarta, has revealed new facts. Parents are only able to access CCTV footage in the outdoor areas, while activities inside the rooms cannot be monitored.
The surveillance system at the daycare is indeed limited. Parents are only permitted to view recordings in the front section or porch, which serves as the drop-off and pick-up point for children. Meanwhile, the indoor areas, where the children carry out their daily activities, cannot be accessed.
Furthermore, it has been revealed that Little Aresha daycare has been operating for more than five years without obtaining official permits from the relevant authorities in Yogyakarta City.
This situation is considered one of the gaps that allowed the alleged violence to occur without monitoring. The case itself came to light after officers from Yogyakarta Police Resort conducted a raid on Friday, 24 April 2026. During the operation, police secured around 30 people consisting of caregivers, security personnel, and foundation managers.
The Head of Criminal Investigation at Yogyakarta Police Resort, Commissioner Riski Adrian, explained that the dozens of individuals are still being intensively examined to delve into each person’s role.
“Yesterday we secured around 30 people in stages. From those serving as caregivers to officials in the foundation,” said Riski Adrian, quoted by tvOne.
From initial examinations, the authorities found very concerning conditions. In fact, officers are said to have witnessed firsthand the improper treatment of the children entrusted there.
“Our members saw for themselves the conditions of the children who were treated inhumanely. There were findings where children’s legs and hands were bound,” he continued.
Preliminary data shows that there were 103 children who had been entrusted at the daycare over a certain period. Of that number, around 53 children are suspected to be victims of physical violence or neglect.
The victims are mostly under two years old. They suffered various injuries, from bruises, claw marks, to bleeding in several parts of the body. Police emphasised that the number of victims could still increase, in line with the ongoing investigation process.
“The number of victims could very well increase with the development of the investigation. We will definitely pursue it continuously,” asserted Riski Adrian.