Bruised Ear and a Pre‑School Mystery: A Mother’s Frustrating Fight for Answers
Imagine sending your little one to kindergarten on a sunny morning and finding her back home with a bruised and swollen ear that looks as if it’s been slapped by a tiny, invisible punch‑drunk. That’s exactly what Ms. Claudia Kwan experienced on February 14.
Initial Shock
The day started normally—her three‑year‑old was “perfectly normal and happy.” But later that afternoon, her husband noticed something off. A messy hair tumble, a sweaty back—yet the brightest pain was the huge bruise on top of her ear.
- Her husband “sensed that something was not right.”
- He saw the ear “swelling badly”; the little girl burst into tears.
- Ms. Kwan immediately checked the school’s CCTV and questioned the teachers—none could explain it.
The Doctor’s Report
She rushed her daughter to a paediatrician, who called the injury a “non‑accidental, traumatic bruise”—not an allergic reaction or insect bite. A second paediatrician at KK Women’s and Children’s Hospital confirmed the same verdict.
Feelings Gone Wrong
Ms. Kwan didn’t just stop at the medical details; she described a “tormented” little girl: sudden tantrums, tearful outbursts, and nightmares that keep creeping into her nights. The kindergarten staff were clueless—yet the school claims the child was “behaved normally” on the next day.
The Investigation
Police, the Early Childhood Development Agency (ECDA), and even a Member of Parliament have all started questioning the event. Here’s what we know:
- Police lodged a formal report; investigations are active.
- ECDA reached out to Ms. Kwan for support and is on the case.
- The school has examined CCTV footage and interviewed staff. Their conclusion? They found no cause within the kindergarten premises.
School’s Response
The kindergarten writes that they “have been extending our fullest cooperation” and notes that her daughter returned the next day to enjoy the Chinese New Year celebrations with friends.
What’s Next?
We’re waiting on the evidence from a deeper audit—maybe an overlooked teacher, a hidden object on the playground, or something as simple as a misfired punch during a game. Until then, Ms. Kwan’s voice will likely keep echoing, asking why her daughter’s ear found itself in a bruised scorn.
Bottom line: It’s a tangled, painful tale of a bruised ear, uncertain explanations, and a mother who’s chasing all the answers she can find. We’re holding our breath for whatever the authorities uncover next.
