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S'pore woman, 22, a childcare teacher, charged for shaking & hitting 7 toddlers, aged 2, with musical instruments
Summary by The Singapore Editorial Desk Shauna Yap , as published by Mothership
· October 6, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key points The teacher was handed 12 child abuse charges on Oct. A 22-year-old childcare teacher has been charged with child abuse.
A 22-year-old childcare teacher has been charged with child abuse. The charges involve seven two-year-olds, with three girls and four boys allegedly abused. The teacher was handed 12 child abuse charges on Oct. 5.
The alleged abuse occurred in September 2025. According to reports, the teacher used excessive force while trying to force-feed one of the children. She is also accused of using musical instruments to hit the children, including a tambourine and a speaker.
Further details about the case are not available due to a gag order, but more information can be found through The Straits Times.
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Category: schools Published: October 6, 2026 Source: Mothership Reading time: 1 min
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