A young child was left alone in a locked early childhood centre van for almost 50 minutes in December summer heat.
We asked the Ministry: “As the Government’s principal advisor on ECE policy and regulation and the agency responsible for ensuring licensed services keep children safe and meet regulatory requirements, does the Ministry accept accountability for child safety outcomes?” The Ministry responded:
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