Parents of children abused by paedophile take legal action against London nursery

The Guardian - World NewsEN 3 min read 100% complete by Hayden VernonFebruary 1, 2026 at 07:17 PM

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Forty-six families are taking legal action against Bright Horizons nursery in West Hampstead, London, following the abuse of children by Vincent Chan, a former employee. Chan pleaded guilty to 56 offences, including molesting girls aged two to four at the nursery and additional offenses involving women and girls outside the nursery. The families allege a culture of dismissed concerns at Bright Horizons enabled Chan's crimes and are seeking accountability for safeguarding failures through civil courts. They are also urging Camden Council to investigate Bright Horizons as a corporate entity. The families' legal claims include breach of contract, neglect, and cruelty. A local child safeguarding practice review of the nursery is being conducted.

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Highbury Corner Magistrates Court 40% Alison Millar 40% West Hampstead 50% Finchley Road 50% Camden Safeguarding Partnership 50% Camden Council 60% Leigh Day ×375% Bright Horizons ×785% Vincent Chan ×695%

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child abuse 100% legal action 90% nursery 80% safeguarding failures 70% bright horizons 70% vincent chan 60% corporate accountability 50% negligence 50% child safeguarding practice review 40%

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