SINGAPORE: Parents have voiced alarm over the condition of a popular indoor playground after photographs showing what appeared to be mould at Yooland Indoor Playground in Westgate were shared online.

The images were posted on the Complaint Singapore Facebook page, where a netizen detailed their recent visit to the children’s play venue and questioned whether other parents had encountered similar issues.

In the post, the individual said they were “quite shocked” by the state of the premises, claiming there appeared to be visible mould in several areas and that the overall cleanliness standards did not seem suitable for a facility designed for young children.

The parent wrote that they found the situation particularly concerning, given that children frequently touch surfaces and play equipment throughout the venue.

“As parents, we trust these establishments to provide a safe and hygienic environment, so seeing what I observed was very concerning,” the post read.

The individual added that they had raised their concerns with the management and expressed hope that immediate action would be taken to address the issue.

The post quickly attracted attention from other social media users, with several commenters echoing the concerns raised.

One commenter alleged that the playground appeared to have been poorly maintained, writing, “Omg, they totally don’t maintain or clean at all..”

Another remarked that the situation was unacceptable, especially given the cost of admission at indoor playgrounds, commenting, “This is unacceptable….plus it’s not cheap as well, all these indoor playground…”

Some parents said the photographs had influenced their decision about visiting the venue in future.

One commenter wrote, “Oh my god…I’d better inform my frie...