On the first day of daycare, a father in Jaraguá do Sul, Santa Catarina, accidentally took home the wrong six-month-old baby. This mistake was only discovered when another parent arrived at the daycare and informed him that the child he had taken was not his daughter. The two babies, who attended the same class, were the same age, which likely added to the confusion during the busy first day of school. The local municipality confirmed the incident, emphasizing the importance of clear procedures during such moments, particularly on the first day when many parents are dropping off their children for the first time. The mayor’s office stated that an internal investigation would be launched to uncover the circumstances surrounding the error. Meanwhile, officials acknowledged that the father attempted to pick up his child without an identification document, which contributed to the mishap. The incident raises questions about the security measures in place for child pick-up in daycare settings and will likely prompt discussions about how institutions can prevent similar incidents from happening in the future. The local education department indicated that they would implement necessary measures upon completing their investigation to enhance safety protocols for the children in their care.