Families of children abused by paedophile Vincent Chan are taking legal action against Bright Horizons nursery in north London, alleging a 'consistent culture of brushing concerns aside'. Chan, 45, molested girls aged two to four while working at the now-closed nursery in Finchley Road, West Hampstead.
Initially 12 families planned legal action, but now 46 families are part of the claim, according to law firm Leigh Day. The families said Bright Horizons repeatedly dismissed concerns about Chan's behaviour, enabling his crimes. They seek accountability through civil courts for breach of contract, neglect and cruelty.
Chan admitted 30 new offences at Highbury Corner magistrates court on 6 February 2025, relating to 10 girls and six women outside the nursery. He will be sentenced on 12 February for 56 offences. The families also urge Camden council to investigate prosecuting Bright Horizons as a corporate entity.
Leigh Day's Alison Millar said families are concerned Chan worked at the nursery for years and used nursery devices to facilitate offending. Bright Horizons said its thoughts are with families and it supports the child safeguarding practice review by Camden Safeguarding Partnership.
