19/5 Kindergarten principal denies charging walking parents parking fees

The principal of 19/5 Kindergarten in Ho Chi Minh City has addressed allegations that the school is charging a monthly parking fee of 80,000 VND to all parents, including those who arrive on foot.

A parent reported on a forum that despite living opposite the school and walking to drop off their child, they were still billed for parking. The parent claimed teachers stated the fee applied to everyone entering the school grounds regardless of their mode of transport.

Principal Ly Minh Ha clarified that the 80,000 VND monthly fee is only collected from parents who register to use motorcycles for drop-offs and pick-ups. She stated that the school requires parents to confirm vehicle use and provide vehicle information before a fee is issued. According to the principal, approximately 90-95% of parents use vehicles, prompting the school to implement a monthly rather than per-use fee. She noted that the fee amount remains within the ceiling regulated by the Ho Chi Minh City People's Committee.