Two five-year-old children escape Canberra childcare centre
Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 14 Oct, 07:03 · Archive
Two five-year-old boys escaped from Majura Early Childhood Centre in Canberra on Monday and were found by police near Dickson College.
Two five-year-old boys escaped from Majura Early Childhood Centre in Dickson, Canberra, on Monday afternoon. A passer-by spotted them near Dickson College around 1.15pm and contacted police. According to reports, the boys used a box to jump over a fence to leave the facility. Police found them and contacted their parents, who collected them shortly after. An ACT Policing spokesman confirmed the boys were not injured or harmed during their time away from the centre.
Northside Community Service, which operates the centre, apologised to parents and acknowledged the distress caused by the incident. Chief executive Dan English said the service takes seriously the trust families place in them and their responsibility for children's safety. An external investigator has been appointed to establish how the incident occurred and recommend safety improvements at the centre.
Following initial interviews with some centre staff, Northside said it had taken appropriate action while the investigation remains underway. The service provider is working with the children's parents, ACT Policing and relevant regulatory authorities.
How it is being reported
- Two children escape Majura Early Childhood Centre in CanberraPolice have picked up two five-year-old children who escaped a childcare centre after they were spotted by a passer-by.The West Australian · 14 Oct, 06:53
- Two children escape Majura Early Childhood Centre in CanberraPolice have picked up two five-year-old children who escaped a childcare centre after they were spotted by a passer-by.Perth Now · 14 Oct, 06:53
In this story: Majura Early Childhood Centre · Northside Community Service · Dickson College · Canberra · Dan English · ACT Policing
This summary was written by AI from the headlines and standfirsts above, and states as fact only what at least two outlets report. How we use AI · Report a problem
Comments (0)