A one-year-old baby, who was with his family at the daycare center Centro de Educação Mundo Encantado in São Francisco do Sul, Santa Catarina, suffered burns on his hands after coming into contact with the external wall of a modular classroom. The incident occurred on Monday and required the child to be taken to a local emergency unit for treatment. The municipality has stated that the company responsible for the installation of the modular classroom will be notified to provide a technical report on the materials used.

In response to the incident, the police were called, leading to the case being classified as a bodily injury assault. Authorities are working collaboratively, with the local police aiming to further investigate the circumstances surrounding the injury. The municipal government has expressed its concern, stating it will treat the case with the utmost sensitivity, and has involved social assistance organizations and the Guardianship Council to ensure the incident is investigated thoroughly.

This event highlights the ongoing issues surrounding safety in educational facilities in Brazil, particularly in institutions that are adapted for children. The incident raises questions about the safety standards of materials used in such environments and the measures taken to prevent similar occurrences in the future. The seriousness of the situation underlines the importance of regulatory oversight in educational settings, especially concerning children's safety.