Mar 12 • 19:13 UTC 🇧🇷 Brazil G1 (PT)

Sorocaba daycare centers report leaks and mold after rain as teachers improvise with buckets

Heavy rain in Sorocaba has caused leaks and mold in several daycare centers, prompting teachers to relocate students and use buckets to manage water accumulation.

On the morning of Thursday, the 12th, heavy rainfall in Sorocaba, SP, led to flooding and leaks in various daycare centers across the city. Teachers were faced with the immediate challenge of relocating students to other classrooms to ensure the continuity of lessons while managing water leaks with buckets placed on the floors. Parents shared videos showing the widespread impact, with images of buckets deployed throughout the spaces and mold present on ceilings, showcasing the dire conditions faced by the children. At one affected facility, the Centro de Educação Infantil (CEI) 73 in Jardim Leocádia, a video highlighted the extent of the problem, revealing persistent leaks and visible mold issues. Staff members at the daycare explained that these conditions are often seen on rainy days, suggesting a deeper, systemic issue with the infrastructure of these educational facilities that requires urgent attention. Parents and teachers alike expressed concern over the safety and health implications for the students. In response to the situation, the daycare's management confirmed the infiltration issues and the measures taken to ensure the students' safety, including immediate relocation of children to other areas within the facility. The local Secretary of Education visited the daycare along with maintenance teams to assess the damages and determine steps for both emergency repairs and long-term solutions, indicating a recognition of the urgent need for infrastructure improvements in Sorocaba's preschool facilities.

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