France investigates 110 Paris nurseries over child abuse

Scandal in Paris: 110 nurseries under investigation and 16 arrested over the sexual abuse of children. The case has rocked France and reopened the debate on child protection.

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France investigates 110 nurseries over child abuse

At least 110 nurseries and preschool centres in Paris are under investigation for the sensual abuse of children, trinc the arrest of 16 people, most of them carers and school staff. Police raided the Saint-Dominique nursery, and the charges include aggravated rape and sensual assault. The case, which came to light on 22 May 2026, has sparked a wave of outrage and scepticism among the French public.

What do we know about the arrests?
The 16 arrests were carried out in a coordinated operation that points to a network of abuse within the out-of-school care system. The authorities have not revealed the exact number of victims, but the scale of the investigation suggests this could be a scandal of historic proportions. The Saint-Dominique nursery, at the centre of the raid, is just one of the 110 institutions named.

Mixed reactions
The case has peine the debate on child safety in educational settings. While some point to an alleged culture of impunity in the public system, others warn that the problem is not unique to France and that similar uninvestigated cases could also exist in Spain. Doubt also extends to the inspection work and reporting protocols.

The question no one can answer is how the alleged network was able to operate for so long without raising the alarm. Meanwhile, the investigation continues and families are waiting for answers.

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