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Carmel Mauda

Carmel Mauda, former owner of a daycare center who was convicted of physically abusing toddlers, is seen arriving in Neve Tirtza to serve being her 9.5 years prison sentence on September 30, 2021. (Flash90)
September 30, 2021, 8:29 am
Daycare manager convicted of child abuse starts 9.5-year prison sentence
Carmel Mauda arrives at Neve Tirtza prison under heavy guard; parents of children she harmed rejoice outside, describe struggle to rehabilitate their toddlers
By Stuart Winer and ToI Staff
Parents and supporters protest outside a court hearing of Carmel Mauda in Lod on July 8, 2021. (Avshalom Sassoni/Flash90)
July 8, 2021, 10:09 pm
Daycare head sentenced to 9.5 years for child abuse that sparked national fury
Judge says punishment for Carmel Mauda needed to be much more severe than standard set in previous cases, but rejects prosecution request for 14 years behind bars
By ToI Staff
Firefighters work to extinguish a blaze at the home of Carmel Mauda in the central city of Rosh Ha'ayin on July 6, 2019. (Israel Police)
July 16, 2020, 1:25 pm
Man gets prison for torching home of daycare owner accused of child abuse
Court hands down 3.5-year sentence and orders 18-year-old Adir Ratzon pay NIS 50,000 in damages to family of Carmel Mauda
By ToI Staff
Firefighters work to extinguish a blaze at the home of Carmel Mauda in the central city of Rosh Ha'ayin on July 6, 2019. (Israel Police)
July 14, 2019, 12:58 pm
2 more arrested over torching of home of daycare manager accused of child abuse
Police in Rosh Ha’ayin suspect pair of local residents joined 18-year-old Adir Ratzon in setting fire to Carmel Mauda’s home
By ToI Staff
Firefighters work to extinguish a blaze at the home of Carmel Mauda in the central city of Rosh Ha'ayin on July 6, 2019. (Israel Police)
July 12, 2019, 12:24 pm
Suspect identified in torching of allegedly abusive daycare manager’s home
Police are looking into whether 18-year-old Adir Ratzon, who was involved in previous arson incident, had been hired to target Carmel Mauda’s building
By ToI Staff
Parents protest in Tel Aviv against the abuse of children and infants in kindergartens in Israel, July 7, 2019. The sign reads "What happens when the door closes?" (Tomer Neuberg/ Flash90)
July 9, 2019, 12:29 am
Education Ministry said caught off guard by preschool oversight announcement
Officials reportedly heard of Netanyahu’s planned move through media reports; one expert estimates cost at NIS 4.5 billion a year
By ToI Staff
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu meets Israeli kids in Nazareth Illit on their first day of the school year on September 1, 2016. (Photo by Amos Ben Gershom/GPO)
July 8, 2019, 7:01 pm
Amid protests, Education Ministry to take over preschool oversight
PM accepts demand that all state-funded daycare be subject to stricter supervision — after September election; private facilities, including for all kids under 3, still left out
By Raoul Wootliff
Firefighters battle a blaze at a building in Tel Aviv on Sunday July 7, 2019 (Fire Services)
July 7, 2019, 11:47 pm
Abandoned building goes up in flames near central Tel Aviv protests
Blaze engulfs building near Azrieli towers, as hundreds nearby rally against abuse at daycare center; police investigation underway; one person detained
By ToI Staff
Parents protest against child abuse in kindergartens and daycares in Tel Aviv on July 7, 2019. (Tomer Neuberg/Flash90)
July 7, 2019, 8:52 pm
Thousands across country protest daycare abuse as anger boils over
Demonstrators block roads in Jerusalem, Tel Aviv and elsewhere, call for state oversight of private childcare centers after video of child abuse emerges
By ToI Staff
Carmel Mauda, the owner of a kindergarten who was filmed abusing toddlers, sits at the courtroom in Lod, as she arrives for a court hearing on July 7, 2019. (Flash90)
July 7, 2019, 11:51 am
Daycare manager charged with systematic abuse of 11 children
Carmel Mauda, 25, indicted on 18 counts; allegedly tied up toddlers, smothered them with blankets, physically assaulted them, and force-fed one child his own vomit
By ToI Staff
A still from a video showing alleged abuse at a daycare center in Rosh Ha'ayin, released by police on July 4, 2019. (screen capture: Israel Police)
July 7, 2019, 8:54 am
Daycare manager accused of child abuse: I am a monster
Carmel Mauda, 25, expected to be indicted Sunday; parents plan nationwide protests to demand stricter oversight laws
By ToI Staff
Firefighters work to extinguish a blaze at the home of Carmel Mauda in the central city of Rosh Ha'ayin on July 6, 2019. (Israel Police)
July 6, 2019, 10:12 pm
Suspect arrested over fire at home of daycare manager accused of child abuse
Reports say alleged arsonist is combat soldier, 18, who is related to parents of a boy who attended the center; protests calling for stricter supervision set for Sunday
By ToI Staff
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