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 December 3, 2025, adequate supervision was not provided when a 3-year-old child received an injury to the mouth. During free play, the 3-year-old child was pushed by another child and then fell onto a shelf. Two staff members were present in the classroom, and both were using handheld electronic devices when the incident occurred. Staff were not aware that the incident had occurred until the injured child walked up to the staff members to let them know that they were injured. The child received professional medical attention for a lip laceration.

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