Two individuals responsible for a Santana kindergarten case faced legal action after serious incidents that left two babies severely injured. One five month old sustained a severe head injury when a box filled with toys toppled onto him. He was taken to a health center and then to a hospital, where doctors confirmed critical brain injuries requiring a craniotomy. The child spent six days in intensive care at Son Espases and has continued to need treatment and monitoring. The recovery trajectory includes extensive neurological care and ongoing rehabilitation, with the family navigating a long period of medical support and follow up. Insurance coverage later provided substantial compensation to the parents, and the infant was assessed as 36 percent disabled. The court noted that while professional negligence occurred, certain mitigating factors reduced the severity of the sentence. One defendant received a prison sentence of 14 months for two separate incidents, while the other accepted a six month term for involvement in one of the accidents. These outcomes reflect the balance the judiciary attempted between accountability and the complexities of medical negligence cases. (Civil Guard records, cited for context)
Details from the most serious incident reveal that on March 15, 2018, the five month old fell under a bucket of toys weighing about 900 grams. The family immediately sought medical care, and the infant was transported to a hospital with serious head injuries that necessitated surgical intervention. Doctors performed a craniotomy, and the child received intensive care at Son Espases for six days, followed by ongoing medical treatment that included multiple procedures over time. The incident highlighted the vulnerability of children in institutional care and prompted questions about safeguard measures in place at the nursery. (Civil Guard records, cited for context)
Injuries from the event included significant neurological damage, resulting in a continued dependence on caregivers for daily activities. The insurance company provided substantial compensation to the parents, and the child was officially recognized as 36 percent disabled, reflecting long term impacts on his development and everyday functioning. The regulatory response underscored the duty of care owed by the staff and the management of the facility to maintain a safe environment for young children. (Civil Guard records, cited for context)
Less than a year earlier, on March 21, 2017, another incident occurred at the same nursery involving a 1.5-year-old child. The child was found hanging by a rope on a ramp associated with a gaming platform. The incident left the child unconscious and required several days in intensive care. Investigators identified serious safety gaps that contributed to the risk, including the condition of equipment and toys that did not meet age recommendations, coupled with lapses in staff supervision and care for minors. The case raised questions about supervision protocols and the standards of equipment used within the facility. (Civil Guard records, cited for context)
The Civil Guard inquiry highlighted major deficiencies in the nursery’s environment and procedures. Issues included the unsuitable state of play equipment and toys, non-compliance with age-appropriate guidelines, and insufficient staff oversight of young children. The findings prompted reviews of safety practices and reinforced the need for strong adherence to child protection standards within early childhood settings. (Civil Guard records, cited for context)