New rules laid down for kindergartens

Kindergartens in Beijing are now required to have a minimum of two people at all times looking after the children, local authorities said on Friday.

The rule is intended to minimize risks in the capital's kindergartens in the wake of a child abuse case at Beijing RYB kindergarten in the Xintiandi community of Chaoyang district in November, according to a statement released by the General Office of the Beijing Municipal Government.

At least one trained security staff member should also be present at every kindergarten to ensure the children's safety, the statement said.