Two staff members have been detained following the death of a toddler at a private nursery in Ząbki, near Warsaw, after the child was found unresponsive in a garden pond.
Tragic Discovery at Private Nursery
On Wednesday, May 20, 2026, a tragedy occurred at a private nursery in Ząbki. A boy under two years of age was discovered unresponsive on the premises. Despite immediate resuscitation efforts by staff, police, and paramedics, the child could not be saved.
Investigation Into Circumstances of Death
According to reports, the incident took place at the “Berbeć” nursery, where the boy allegedly drowned in an on-site garden pond. The local prosecutor’s office has launched an official investigation into the circumstances surrounding the death.
Prosecutorial Findings and Staff Detentions
Preliminary forensic examinations of the child’s body have ruled out external injuries as a direct cause of death. Two staff members, aged 48 and 53, have been detained by authorities; both women were confirmed to be sober at the time of the event.
Community Impact and Support
The death has caused profound distress among local residents and parents. Authorities have ensured that both the grieving parents and the nursery staff receive necessary psychological support as the legal process continues.
