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 30, 2025, two staff members failed to provide watchful oversight when a two-year-old child was left unsupervised on the playground for approximately 35 minutes. Staff statements indicated that at approximately 4:30 p.m. the class went inside from the playground. Staff were rushing and failed to conduct a head count or face to name check. At approximately 5:05 p.m. the parent arrived to pick up the two-year-old child, and that was when it was discovered that the child was missing. The child was located on the playground. The two-year-old child was alone and unsupervised on the playground for approximately 35 minutes before staff discovered them.

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