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Source: Strait Times
SINGAPORE – Closed-circuit television (CCTV) cameras will be made mandatory in all pre-schools and government-funded early intervention centres by July 2024, said the Early Childhood Development Agency (ECDA) on Thursday evening.
The announcement comes amid ongoing investigations into the alleged abuse of several children attending Kinderland centres.
In a press statement, ECDA said the move is part of its regular review of security and safety measures in the early childhood sector, and is not related to the recent incidents.
It had taken into consideration the views of parents, educators and pre-school operators, it added.
The agency said it had been engaging the pre-school sector since 2022. In February 2023, it informed operators of plans to make the installation of CCTV cameras mandatory.
From July 1, 2024, CCTV cameras will be required in key access points and areas used by children, such as classrooms, activity rooms, play areas within the premises, and infant napping rooms.
To ensure the privacy of staff and children, CCTV cameras will not be allowed in toilets, changing rooms and staff rest areas, said ECDA.
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