The Clèche Girofle, located in Lyon, was closed in mid-December for a period of three months, after visiting maternal and infantile protection. Complaints had been filed by parents to report acts of violence on certain children.
The Clèche Girofle, part of the Group La Maison Bleue, located in the 7th arrondissement of Lyon, was closed in mid-December by the Metropolis, according to the information of Figaro.
Physical and mental violence on children
This crèche is the subject of a temporary closure of three months. This “temporary activity suspension ” Following an unexpected visit on November 26 of maternal and child protection inspectors.
Physical and mental violence had been observed by the inspectors during the visit. The PMI had already received the alert from an employee of this crèche in the middle of winter. She mentioned physical violence and negligence on some of the 25 children welcomed.
Many complaints filed which report “significant concern”
In November, many complaints from parents had reported “Significant concern” Regarding the conditions of reception of children. The PMI had also highlighted the lack of personnel to ensure the regulatory supervision rate.
-“Professionals, insufficient and in great difficulty, are not able to meet the needs of children”, indicated the metropolis in mid-December.
The end of November established by the PMI concluded at “An imminent danger for health, security, physical, emotional, intellectual and social development of children welcomed within the establishment. “ At the end of January, a meeting between the Group La Maison Bleue and the Metropolis of Lyon must be held for a possible reopening.
