Authorities Inquire Regarding Criminal Investigation
The evangelical Lutheran kindergarten 'Regenbogen' in Schneverdingen is currently under investigation for endangering children, following the discovery of inappropriate behaviour during an inspection by the new pedagogical management of the kindergarten association Rotenburg-Verden.
According to reports, both the director of the kindergarten and her deputy have been unavailable for comment. The kindergarten association, however, has taken immediate consequences following the discovery, and has removed the management team from duty.
Indications of inappropriate behaviour were found during the inspection, but the kindergarten association cannot currently provide details due to the ongoing investigation by the police inspection Heidekreis. It can be ruled out that the allegations involve sexualized violence.
The kindergarten association has filed a police report and involved the youth welfare office. A tablet of unknown origin, suspected to be a strong painkiller, was discovered at the kindergarten, but it could no longer be traced.
Mayor Meike Moog-Steffens has appealed to the presumption of innocence, and has expressed general concern about the shortage of educators. The mayor has her eye on the upcoming handover of the new kindergarten 'Am Heideweg,' which is to be operated under the roof of the kindergarten 'Regenbogen.'
By the end of the summer closure of the daycare center, the association wants to 'reorganize the personnel equipment' of the kindergarten to ensure the care of the children after reopening. Parents of the 90 children were informed about the situation in a letter two weeks ago.
The kindergarten association will inform parents about the further course of action at a parents' evening on the following Thursday. The identity of the director of the kindergarten, who has been in office since the kindergarten's opening in 1991, is not available in the provided search results.
The Protestant kindergarten association Rotenburg-Verden has expressed their concern about the shortage of educators, and has vowed to take all necessary steps to ensure the safety and well-being of the children in their care. The investigation into the kindergarten 'Regenbogen' is ongoing, and updates will be provided as more information becomes available.
