Recorded more than 1 month after the case of a nanny holding a rubber band and shooting children, La Xanh Kindergarten (Thuan Giao Street 17, Thuan Giao Ward, Ho Chi Minh City) is still closed and has not resumed operation.
Thuan Giao Ward People's Committee said that La Xanh Kindergarten will be suspended from August 7, 2026, and at the same time, requested to remedy existing problems. Before allowing the facility to resume educational activities, the Ward People's Committee will organize inspections and assessments of remedies and meeting operating conditions according to regulations.
Up to now, the ward has not allowed operations to resume. However, the school is requesting procedures for dissolution and suspension of operations. The ward is guiding the school to carry out procedures" - a leader of Thuan Giao Ward People's Committee said.
Regarding the education of 68 students here, La Xanh Kindergarten has coordinated with neighboring educational institutions to arrange and arrange for the children to study according to the wishes of their parents.
According to Thuan Giao Ward People's Committee, in the coming time, the ward will strengthen supervision of preschool education institutions, especially non-public institutions, nursery groups, and independent kindergarten classes; combine periodic inspections with surprise inspections when there are reflections or signs of abnormalities are detected.
Thuan Giao Ward People's Committee has directed preschool education institutions to regularly review and maintain full operating conditions; strengthen the responsibility of heads in managing staff, organizing care, nurturing, education and ensuring safety for children; promptly detect and handle violations of codes of conduct, teacher ethics and acts that may affect children's mental health.
The ward strengthens the organization of training and fostering for management officials, teachers, and staff at preschool education institutions on codes of conduct, professional ethics, emotional control skills, handling pedagogical situations, active education methods and prevention of violence, abuse, and child abuse.
In addition, the Ward Culture and Social Department will coordinate with relevant units to strengthen supervision and management of the activities of preschool education institutions. Publicize channels to receive information and feedback to promptly verify and handle cases of child abuse.
Previously, Lao Dong Newspaper reported that on August 7, 2 clips of children being beaten by a nanny appeared online at La Xanh Kindergarten in Thuan Giao ward, Ho Chi Minh City. The nanny used a rubber band to thread into the legs, then stretched and shot into the soles of the 2 girls' feet. As soon as she shot the rubber band, the woman continuously said "be there and cry, don't listen". The incident caused the 2 girls to be in pain and scream. Not stopping there, the woman also used her hand to pat the child's head hard, then carried the baby with one hand.
After that, Ho Chi Minh City Police units immediately intervened to urgently arrest nanny Trieu Thi Tam (born in 1971, permanently residing in Can Tho city) to investigate and clarify child abuse. At the police station, Ms. Tam testified: "During the time of taking care of the children in the classroom, the children were fussy and crying. While unable to control my emotions, I used a rubber band to shoot the child's leg, used my hand to pat the child's head. I realize that my actions are wrong. For whatever reason, the act of beating children is wrong, unacceptable to a teacher. I sincerely apologize to the children and parents".
