Big Blue Marble Academy Hickory Flat

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.

It was determined based on an investigation that on January 7, 2025, at approximately 10:00 a.m. staff in the Young Toddler classroom did not provide watchful oversight when they were not aware of a one-year-old child placing their right hand in the door hinge, as staff closed the door. The child sustained an injury to their right hand which required professional medical treatment.

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591-1-1-.07(2) · Rule 591-1-1-.07(2) requires that Parents be immediately notified and specific instructions obtained until the child can be picked up or returned to the group, immediately when professional medical attention is required, or when the child experiences symptoms of moderate discomfort, or when the child is involved in an incident that puts their health and/or safety at risk and to notify Parents by the end of the day when professional medical attention is not required, when the child experiences symptoms of less than moderate discomfort or when the child experiences an adverse reaction to prescribed medication which does not constitute moderate discomfort.

It was determined based on an investigation, that on January 07, 2025, at approximately 10:00 a.m. staff failed to notify the parent of a one-year-old child that the child's right hand was closed in a door and that the child sustained bruising, swelling and redness. The child was picked up at approximately 11:45 a.m. and the relative was not informed of the incident.

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