On April 11, 2025, Lao Dong newspaper published information reflecting on a teacher at a private preschool in Phuoc Chanh village, Que My commune, Que Son district, Quang Nam province who carried a child back to the foot and beat a child about 20 months old during lunchtime.
Camera at Con Cung private preschool (Que My commune, Que Son district, Quang Nam) recorded the nanny beating and stuffing a 20-month-old baby in the mouth at noon. The incident caused public outrage.
Parents said that the facility did not allow the child to monitor the camera for nearly a month, even though the child showed signs of panic, startledness, screams and strange bruises. This teacher admitted her actions and apologized, but the family did not accept it.
The People's Committee of Que My commune has directed the commune police to verify and investigate the incident.
On April 12, the Department of Mothers and Children (Ministry of Health) sent a document to the Department of Health of Quang Nam province requesting verification and handling of the case of child violence.
To ensure children's rights, prevent violence and abuse of children, the Department of Mothers and Children requests the Department of Health of Quang Nam province to coordinate with relevant agencies, People's Committees and local police agencies where the incident occurred to urgently inspect, verify information, and strictly handle individuals who violated children's rights according to the provisions of law.
Deploy necessary support and intervention measures to ensure children's rights according to Government regulations.
Strengthen communication work, raise awareness of agencies, organizations, families and individuals in caring for and educating children; proactively prevent and prevent violence and abuse of children.
