In Rio Claro, São Paulo, a teacher at the Municipal School Djalma Camargo Outeiro Pinto was dismissed after an administrative procedure confirmed allegations of assault against a 2-year-old child. The incident, which occurred in September 2025, came to light following a complaint by the child’s mother. The decision to fire the teacher was announced on Friday, October 13, highlighting the seriousness with which the local government views such misconduct in educational settings.

The municipal administration indicated that the teacher was a civil servant and had been in a probationary period when the incident happened. Following the notification of the incident, the educator was immediately suspended from her duties. The case was officially recorded by the Women's Defense Police as 'vias de fato,' which refers to minor assaults that do not result in visible bodily injuries. This classification underscores the potential impact of the act on children’s well-being, despite the absence of physical harm.

As of the latest updates, inquiries were made to the Secretary of Public Security regarding the status of the investigation, but there was no response prior to the article's publication. The name of the educator has not been disclosed, which is typical in cases involving minors for privacy reasons. This incident raises significant questions about safety measures in childcare environments and the responsibility of educational institutions to protect children.