Primrose School Of Kennesaw North

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 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 August 18, 2022, staff were unaware that a three-year-old child ingested a penny. The child awoke from nap crying and complaint of throat pain. The staff requested assistance and the child reported that they had a sore throat and was given a popsicle. Following pick-up, the child was observed by the parent to be spitting and the child reported to their parent that they had swallowed a penny. The child required professional medical attention to remove the coin.

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591-1-1-.07(2) · Rule 591-1-1-.07(2) requires Center Staff to immediately notify Parents and obtain specific instructions until the child can be picked up or returned to the group when professional medical attention is required, or what the child experiences symptoms of moderate discomfort such as elevated temperature, vomiting or diarrhea 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.

During an investigation, it was determined that on August 18, 2022, a three-year-old child complained of a sore throat and staff did not notify the parent at the end of the day. The child continued to complain after they were picked up and it was determined that the child ingested a penny. The child required professional medical attention to remove the coin.

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