Childcare Network #221

591-1-1-.32(7) · Rule 591-1-1-.32(7) requires that children be supervised at all times appropriate to the individual age, needs and capabilities of each child. Such supervision must include, but not be limited to, indoor and outdoor activities, mealtimes, naptime, transportation, field trips, and transitions between activities. "Supervision" means that the appropriate number of Staff members are physically present in the area where children are being cared for and are providing watchful oversight to the children, volunteers and Students-in-Training. The persons supervising in the child care area must be alert, positioned to maximize their ability to hear and see the children at all times, and able to respond promptly to the needs and actions of the children being supervised, as well as the actions of the volunteers and Students-in-Training, and provide timely attention to the children's actions and needs. Staff shall be attentive and participating with all children during mealtimes and shall be seated within an arm’s length away from children thirty-six (36) months of age and younger.

During a Complaint Investigation, conducted on January 11, 2023, it was determined that on December 30, 2022, a three-year-old child was bitten on the private area by a four-year-old child after the staff member gave permission for the four-year-old child to use the restroom. At the time of the incident, the staff member was placing the resting mats in the closet and was unaware that the three-year-old child was already using the restroom. After hearing a scream and crying, the staff member discovered the two children in the restroom and the three-year-old was bitten on their private area and bleeding. The child received professional medical attention as a result. An adverse action was previously issued for this rule violation. This rule violation is no longer appealable. No fine is being issued at this time.

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591-1-1-.32(7) · Rule 591-1-1-.32(7) requires that children be supervised at all times appropriate to the individual age, needs and capabilities of each child. Such supervision must include, but not be limited to, indoor and outdoor activities, mealtimes, naptime, transportation, field trips, and transitions between activities. "Supervision" means that the appropriate number of Staff members are physically present in the area where children are being cared for and are providing watchful oversight to the children, volunteers and Students-in-Training. The persons supervising in the child care area must be alert, positioned to maximize their ability to hear and see the children at all times, and able to respond promptly to the needs and actions of the children being supervised, as well as the actions of the volunteers and Students-in-Training, and provide timely attention to the children's actions and needs. Staff shall be attentive and participating with all children during mealtimes and shall be seated within an arm’s length away from children thirty-six (36) months of age and younger.

During a Complaint Closure conducted on February 3, 2023, it was determined that on December 16, 2022, a six- year-old child was left unattended on a vehicle for approximately 30-40 minutes. The investigation revealed that the child was picked up from the elementary school at 2:12 p.m., the vehicle arrived at the center at approximately 3:08 p.m. and the center staff did not realize the child was asleep as the other children exited the vehicle. The six-year- old child had not exited the vehicle at the center and remained asleep on the vehicle. The director went out to check the vehicle for the second check about 30-40 minutes after arrival. The temperature outside, based on accuweather.com, was 63 degrees Fahrenheit.

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591-1-1-.36(10) · Rule 591-1-1-.36(10) requires that a child shall never be left unattended in a vehicle. And

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591-1-1-.36(7)(d)1. · Rule 591-1-1-.36(7)(d)1. requires the first check shall be conducted immediately upon unloading the last child at any location including, but not limited to, a field trip destination, arrival at the Center, and the last stop during transportation to home or school. The responsible person on the vehicle shall: physically walk through the entire vehicle; visually inspect all seat surfaces, under all seats and in all compartments or recesses in the vehicle’s interior; sign the passenger transportation checklist(s), indicating all of the children have exited the vehicle; and give the passenger transportation checklist(s) to the second designated Staff person.

During a Complaint Closure conducted on February 3, 2023, it was determined that on December 16, 2022, center staff did not check each seat on the van and did not conduct a complete first check of the vehicle to realize a child was asleep on the vehicle. The staff member responsible for the check stated that she dropped the children off and parked the vehicle. The driver acknowledged that she was not aware that there was a child asleep on the vehicle and that a name to face check was not done. The investigation indicated that the six-year-old child was left unattended on the vehicle for about 30- 40 minutes, when center staff found the child asleep on the vehicle.

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591-1-1-.36(7)(d)2. · Rule 591-1-1-.36(7)(d)2. requires the second designated Staff person shall conduct a check of the vehicle immediately upon the completion of the first check of the vehicle. The responsible person shall: physically walk through the entire vehicle; visually inspect all seat surfaces, under all seats and in all compartments or recesses in the vehicle’s interior; and sign the passenger transportation checklist(s), indicating all of the children have exited the vehicle. There shall be continuous watchful oversight of the vehicle between the first check and second check. During the Complaint Closure conducted on February 3, 2023, it was determined that on December 16, 2022, center staff failed to conduct a second check of the vehicle immediately upon the completion of the first check of the vehicle. At approximately 3:08 p.m., the center driver returned to the center following the routine transportation. The driver completed and signed the checklist indicating that a first check of the vehicle had been done. The director went to check the center vehicle and observed the child asleep on the van when conducting doing the second check about 30-40 minutes after arrival. As a result, the six-year-old child was left unattended on the vehicle for approximately 30-40 minutes.

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591-1-1-.29(3) · Rule 591-1-1-.29(3) requires the Director or designated person-in-charge shall report or cause to be reported to the Department within twenty-four (24) hours or the next work day: any death of a child while in the care of the Center; any serious illness or injury requiring hospitalization or professional medical attention other than first aid of a child while in the care of the Center; any situation when a child in care becomes missing, such as, but not limited to, a child who is left on a vehicle, a child who leaves the building, playground, or property, or a child who is left behind on any trip; any fire; any structural disaster; any emergency situation that requires temporarily relocating children; and any time the program’s operating status changes (i.e., open to closed or temporarily closed and temporarily closed to open). During the Complaint Closure conducted on February 3, 2023, it was determined that on December 16, 2022, a six- year-old child was left unattended on the center vehicle for approximately 30-40 minutes. The center failed to notify the department within twenty-four hours of the incident as required.

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591-1-1-.32(7) · Rule 591-1-1-.32(7) requires that children be supervised at all times appropriate to the individual age, needs and capabilities of each child. Such supervision must include, but not be limited to, indoor and outdoor activities, mealtimes, naptime, transportation, field trips, and transitions between activities. "Supervision" means that the appropriate number of Staff members are physically present in the area where children are being cared for and are providing watchful oversight to the children, volunteers and Students-in-Training. The persons supervising in the child care area must be alert, positioned to maximize their ability to hear and see the children at all times, and able to respond promptly to the needs and actions of the children being supervised, as well as the actions of the volunteers and Students-in-Training, and provide timely attention to the children's actions and needs. Staff shall be attentive and participating with all children during mealtimes and shall be seated within an arm’s length away from children thirty-six (36) months of age and younger.

During a Complaint Investigation, conducted on January 11, 2023, it was determined that on December 30, 2022, a three-year-old child was bitten on the private area by a four-year-old child after the staff member gave permission for the four-year-old child to use the restroom. At the time of the incident, the staff member was placing the resting mats in the closet and was unaware that the three-year-old child was already using the restroom. After hearing a scream and crying, the staff member discovered the two children in the restroom and the three-year-old was bitten on their private area and bleeding. The child received professional medical attention as a result.

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