Indonesia Daycare Abuse: Parents, Officials React

0:00On April 27, police in Yogi Karta, Indonesia, rated a daycare called Little Oresha last Friday, uncovering shocking abuse of young children. Parents like Norman got urgent calls to pick up their kids after video surfaced, showing toddlers tied up, naked, except for diapers. Out of 103 enrolled children, at least 53 are believed to be victims, mostly under two years old. Young staff members, including the principal and caregivers, faced charges for mistreatment and neglect. The center lacked a proper operating permit, and cops found injuries in signs of inhumane treatment during the raid. About 30 people were questioned, leading to those arrests. Parents are reeling with shock and guilt. Norman trusted the place for its nice facilities and friendly staff, enrolling his daughter in 2022 and his infant's son last year. He missed red flags like constant hunger despite pack lunches and his son's failure to gain weight, plus a recent pneumonia diagnosis. Other moms and dads noticed bruises explained away as playground bites, but now a viral

1:04TikTok shows a girl describing tied hands, covered mouth to, stop her cries. Public outrage is building over Indonesia's roughly 3,000 daycares, many unlicensed, with past scandals and places like Deepok. Most promised thorough checks, psychological help for kids and parents, plus trauma support. Lawmakers demand full probes and mandatory parent monitored cameras to prevent this nightmare from repeating in centers meant to protect the littlest. 1. You've been listening to Global News Today, AI-powered Global Coverage.