The Bradley School Of Augusta

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 December 20, 2024 ; It was determined based upon an investigation that center staff failed to provide watchful oversight on December 4, 2024, when a two- year-old child was left outside on the playground for approximately 13 minutes. 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 April 17, 2025 ; It was determined based on an investigation which included video footage, that on March 4, 2025, staff members did not remain alert and failed to actively supervise the children in their care for a period of time while the children were on the playground. Staff were observed to be standing at the gate talking with one another, cleaning up toys in a area that was away from where the children were playing, and waving to individuals in the adjacent parking lot. Exhibit "A"

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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.

On December 4, 2024, during an investigation, it was found that center staff failed to ensure proper oversight when a two-year-old child was left outside on the playground for 13 minutes after the staff returned indoors. Staff did not follow name-to-face procedures for the transition from playground to building. When the iPad used for these procedures became inoperable, staff relied on hand-counting the children, but some children were missed while entering the classroom. According to staff statements, the class was returning into the classroom and some children were leaving out of the classroom. This caused staff members to have an inaccurate number of children when conducting the class head count. Video footage showed that staff lined the class up on the playground and counted each child, while the two-year-old child was still on the playground. Video footage further showed the child running to catch up with the class as they returned indoors but the door was closed before the child could enter. Staff were unaware of the child’s attempt to enter. The outdoor temperature was 52°F.

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