Disturbing allegations have surfaced from a daycare centre in Point Cook, Melbourne, where staff members are accused of physically and emotionally abusing toddlers under their care. The shocking claims have prompted a police investigation, leaving parents in the community reeling.
Parents Speak Out
Several families have come forward with harrowing accounts of their children returning home with unexplained bruises and displaying sudden behavioural changes. One mother, who wished to remain anonymous, described her two-year-old becoming "terrified" of attending the facility.
Police Launch Investigation
Victoria Police confirmed they are examining multiple complaints against the childcare centre. "We take all allegations of child abuse extremely seriously," a spokesperson stated. "Our specialised units are working closely with child protection services."
Centre Responds to Allegations
The daycare management has released a statement asserting their commitment to children's welfare and promising full cooperation with authorities. "We are devastated by these claims and are conducting our own internal review," the statement read.
Industry Regulator Steps In
The Australian Children's Education and Care Quality Authority (ACECQA) has launched an urgent review of the centre's operations. Early childhood experts warn that such cases, while rare, highlight the need for stricter oversight in the childcare sector.
As the investigation continues, distraught parents are left questioning how such alleged abuse could occur in a supposedly safe environment. Community support services have been made available to affected families.
