Marietta Academy

591-1-1-.26(8) · Rule 591-1-1-.26(8) requires that climbing and swinging equipment shall have a resilient surface beneath the equipment and the fall zone from such equipment must be adequately maintained by the Center to assure continuing resiliency.

During an investigation, it was determined that on April 24, 2024, a five-year-old child fell from the monkey bars on the playground. The child sustained a left elbow injury due to the inadequate resilient surfacing, which measured only four to four and a half inches.

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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 arm’s length away from children thirty-six (36) months of age and younger.

During an investigation, it was determined that on April 24, 2024, staff failed to provide adequate supervision when they were unaware that a five-year-old child fell from the monkey bars on the playground. After the fall, the child walked over to a staff member on the playground to let them know they had fallen. The fall resulted in an injury to the left elbow requiring professional medical attention.

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