Higher Excellence Learning Center Too

591-1-1-.12(1) · Rule 591-1-1-.12(1) requires that all indoor and outdoor furniture, activity materials, and equipment shall be $499.00 used in a safe and appropriate manner by each Employee and child in attendance 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.

During an investigation, it was determined that on September 13, 2021, center staff failed to follow manufacturer’s guidelines when a seven-month-old infant was placed in a portable floor swing without the full safety harness straps being used. The staff members utilized the safety straps for the waist and did not utilize the shoulder straps. The infant leaned forward out of the swing seat several times and staff had to continually reposition the infant in the seat. The staff continued not to use the full safety harness while the infant was in the swing. The infant then leaned forward reaching for a toy and partially fell from the swing, resulting in a broken arm. The infant received professional medical attention 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.

During an investigation, it was determined that on September 13, 2021, center staff failed to provide watchful oversight when a seven-month-old infant was placed in a swing and a staff member walked to answer a phone call on their cellphone. The staff member was unaware that the infant had leaned further and further out of the swing while reaching for a toy and was unable to push themselves back up. The infant cried out in distress and was inconsolable. Center staff observed that one arm was larger than the other and was limp. Professional medical attention was required and the infant was treated for a broken arm.

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591-1-1-.17(2) · Rule 591-1-1-.17(2) requires that Personnel, to the extent possible, keep children clean, dry and comfortable.

During an investigation, it was determined that on September 13, 2021, center staff failed to keep an infant comfortable after an arm injury was observed. Staff observed that one arm was limp and appeared slightly larger than the other and notified the parents of the possible injury. Staff returned the infant to the classroom where they rocked the infant to sleep and placed them in a crib on their stomach with the injured arm raised above their head. Professional medical attention was required and the infant was treated for a broken arm.

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