Education minister orders closure of preschool after alleged child abuse
KINGSTON, Jamaica- Minister of Education and Youth, Fayval Williams has “sanctioned the closure of the New Discoveries Daycare and Preschool with immediate effect” based on a report of child abuse submitted to the Early Childhood Commission (ECC) on Thursday.
The findings of the report were shared with Williams on Friday after an investigation by the ECC, according to a news release by the commission.
A report was subsequently submitted to the Child Protection and Family Services Agency (CPFSA), which has commenced an investigation, the release stated.
According to the ECC, children of the institution will be relocated to other early childhood institutions and a virtual meeting has been scheduled to discuss the matter further with all parents.
Collaborative counseling sessions will be provided by the ECC and the CPFSA, the release stated.