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.

During an Incident Investigation Closure conducted on May 1, 2025 ; It was determined based on an investigation that on March 10, 2025, children were not adequately supervised when a 4 year-old child was hit on the head with a hair dryer by another child, resulting in a laceration. The child received professional medical treatment and was diagnosed with a scalp laceration. The staff person did not closely supervise a child using an item in a manner other than for its intended use. An adverse action was previously issued for this rule violation. This rule violation is no longer appealable. No fine is being issued at this time.

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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.

During a Complaint Closure conducted on July 22, 2025 ; It was determined, based on an investigation, that on June 4, 2025, at 4:36 p.m., the center staff failed to provide watchful oversight when a 3-year-old child was running in Classroom G L 2R and sustained a head injury. The teacher was positioned at the front of the classroom and did not see the child running around a table. The child hit the side of their head on a chair and fell. The teacher was alerted by the child¶s cry when they turned around and responded to the incident. The child required professional medical attention, and they received stitches to their injury. As required by the Department, the center staff was not strategically positioned to see the child that was running in the classroom to prevent injury. An adverse action was previously issued for this rule violation. This rule violation is no longer appealable. No fine is being issued at this time.

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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.

During an Incident Investigation/Licensing Study conducted on March 9, 2026 ; It was determined based on observation that staff were observed to not be seated within arm's length during mealtimes in the B 2R, C 3R, and D 4R classrooms. Exhibit "A"

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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.

During a Complaint Closure conducted on July 22, 2025; It was determined based on an investigation that on June 4, 2025, children were not adequately supervised when a 3-year-old child was running in the classroom and fell, hitting a chair. There was one staff member, and 12 children present in the classroom at the time of the incident. The staff member was positioned at the front of the classroom in the process of preparing and distributing snack. . While engaged in this task, the staff member was turned away from the children and did not observe the child running around a table with two other children who had previously been verbally redirected to stop running. The staff member only became aware of the incident after they heard the child cry out. Upon turning around, the staff member observed that the child had fallen and hit their head on a chair. According to the staff statement, the staff member verbally redirected two of the children, however, did not observe the 3-year-old child running around the table. Staff failed to actively supervise and provide watchful oversight to the children while in the classroom, which resulted in the 3-year-old child being injured. The child required professional medical attention and received stitches to their right eyebrow as a result of the incident.

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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 October 22, 2024, at 11:00 a.m. a 2-year-old child was left unattended on the playground for 20 seconds. Staff were written up and one was terminated as a result of the incident. CT Corporation System

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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.

During an Incident Investigation Closure conducted on May 1, 2025; It was determined based on an investigation that on March 10, 2025, children were not adequately supervised when a 4-year-old child was hit on the head with a hair dryer by another child, resulting in a laceration. During circle time, a child sat near the teacher playing with the hair dryer, which had been added as dramatic play item. When the teacher walked across the room to obtain an item, the child holding the hair dryer stood and began to chase the 4-year-old child. The 4-year-old child was struck on the side of the head with the hair dryer, resulting in a cut to the child’s head. The staff person did not closely supervise a child using an item in a manner other than for its intended use. The child received professional medical treatment and was diagnosed with a scalp laceration.

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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.

During an Incident Investigation Closure conducted on May 1, 2025; It was determined based on an investigation that on March 10, 2025, children were not adequately supervised when a 4-year-old child was hit on the head with a hair dryer by another child, resulting in a laceration. During circle time, a child sat near the teacher playing with the hair dryer, which had been added as dramatic play item. When the teacher walked across the room to obtain an item, the child holding the hair dryer stood and began to chase the 4-year-old child. The 4-year-old child was struck on the side of the head with the hair dryer, resulting in a cut to the child’s head. The staff person did not closely supervise a child using an item in a manner other than for its intended use. The child received professional medical treatment and was diagnosed with a scalp laceration.

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591-1-1-.12(1) · Rule 591-1-1-.12(1) requires each Employee and child in attendance to use all indoor and outdoor furniture, activity materials, and equipment in a safe and appropriate manner and in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions, recommendations, and intended use. All equipment and furniture shall be used only by the age appropriate group of children.

It was determined based on an investigation, that on March 10, 2025, a dramatic play item was not used in a safe and appropriate manner when a 4-year-old child was hit on the head with a hair dryer by another child resulting in a laceration. The hair dryer was not used in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions, recommendations, and intended use when the electrical cord was removed, and it was placed in the dramatic play area. Professional medical care was obtained.

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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 October 22, 2024, at 11:00 a.m. a two-year-old child was left unattended on the playground for 20 seconds. Staff were written up and one terminated as a result of the incident. CT Systems Corporation

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