Sunbrook Academy At Chapel Hill

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 September 8, 2025, at approximately 5:45 p.m., a 2-year-old child was left on the playground, alone and unsupervised for approximately 10 minutes. A staff member transitioned into the classroom from the playground area leaving the 2-year-old child on the playground. The staff member failed to conduct a face-to-name check to ensure all children were accounted for. When the parent arrived to pick up the child the staff member became aware that the child was missing. The staff member opened the back door and realized the child was outside.

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