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 through video observation that a staff member was sitting at a table and was facing away from the area of the classroom where the victim child was injured. It was also revealed through video observation that the staff was not aware that the child had climbed onto the bench and was alerted by another child that the child had climbed onto the top of the bench. Staff stated that they intervened prior to the child jumping, however, video footage revealed that the staff did not respond to the child until after the child had been injured and was observed holding his wrist. The victim child received professional medical attention and it was determined the victim child sustained a broken arm.

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