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 January 21, 2026, at approximately 4:15 p.m., center staff failed to provide adequate supervision when a 3-year-old child sustained a right arm injury during outdoor play. There were two staff members and 15 children present on the playground. Both staff members were seated in chairs that were positioned to the far side of the playground and next to a fence. The 3-year-old child climbed on top of a Cozy Coupe ride-on car and fell to the ground. The staff members were not aware of the incident until they were notified by another child. The child received professional medical attention and was diagnosed with a fractured right elbow.

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