Heritage Early Learning Academy

591-1-1-.32(7) · Rule 591-1-1-.32(7) requires that children shall 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 an investigation, it was determined that on December 8, 2021, at approximately 3:30 p.m., during snack time, watchful oversight was not provided when a two-year-old child’s finger was closed in the door by a staff member. The staff member moved the two-year-old child to another classroom and did not observe where the two- year-old child was standing as the staff member closed the door on the child’s finger. The two-year-old child received professional medical attention.

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591-1-1-.29(3) · Rule 591-1-1-.29(3) requires the Director or designated person-in-charge to report or cause to be reported to the Department within 24 hours or the next work day: any death of a child while in 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; and fire; any structural disaster; and any emergency situation that requires temporarily relocating children.

During an investigation, it was determined that on December 8, 2021, a two-year-old child sustained an injury to the left finger that required professional medical attention. The center was informed of the medical attention but, failed to report the injury to the Department as required.

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