Mar 6 • 08:48 UTC 🇪🇸 Spain El Mundo

Investigation of a daycare in a precinct of Jerez (Cádiz) for alleged mistreatment

The Civil Guard is investigating two owners and an employee of a daycare in Guadalcacín, near Jerez de la Frontera, Cádiz, for alleged mistreatment of children under their care.

The Civil Guard has launched an investigation against two owners and one worker at a daycare center in Guadalcacín, a locality in Jerez de la Frontera, Cádiz, over accusations of mistreatment of children. This inquiry was confirmed by sources involved and was reported by Diario de Cádiz. The investigation initiated in February following a mother's report alleging that her two-year-old daughter had suffered abuse at the daycare during the previous school year.

The severity of the allegations is heightened by testimonies from two trainee educators who claimed that the daycare owners subjected the children to violent feeding practices. These practices allegedly included forcing children to eat hot food in a harsh manner, shaking them, neglecting their cries for long periods, and even slapping them on the head and shoulders. Such revelations contribute to a troubling picture of the conditions under which these children were cared for and raise significant concerns about their safety and well-being in the daycare.

As the investigation progresses, the Civil Guard has forwarded witness statements and collected documented evidence to the court involved. The outcomes of these proceedings could have major implications for the daycare and possibly lead to broader discussions about the standards and regulations governing child care facilities in Spain, highlighting the need for stricter oversight and enforcement of child protection laws.

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