Parker - Chase - East Cobb

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 arms length away from children thirtysix (36) months of age and younger.

It was determined based on an investigation that on April 17, 2024, at approximately 11:55 a.m., a one-year- old child sustained an eye injury to the left eye, while in the classroom. The one-year-old child stood on a chair that toppled over, resulting in the child falling and hitting their left eye on a shelf. There were two staff members with thirteen one-year-old children in the classroom. At the time of the incident, Staff Member A was inputting notes on an iPad while Staff Member B was engaged with other children in the classroom. Staff were not providing watchful oversight and were unaware of what happened to the one-year-old child. According to video footage, the one-year-old child stood on a child-sized chair, which then toppled over, causing the child to hit their left eye on a shelf. The staff members did not provide watchful oversight, the staff members were observed to be preoccupied with engaging with a small group of children and utilizing an iPad device at the time the one- year-old child stood on a child-sized chair, which then toppled over. Professional medical attention was required, the child received four stitches on their left eyebrow area.

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591-1-1-.03(9) · Rule 591-1-1-.03(9) requires center staff to refrain from engaging in, or allowing children or other adults to engage in, activities that could be detrimental to a child's health or well-being, such as but not limited to, horse play, rough play, wrestling, and picking up a child in a manner that could cause injury.

It was determined that on August 21, 2023, at approximately 3:00 p.m. a staff member picked up a child in a manner that caused injury. The staff member pulled the one-year-old child up by their left arm and placed them on their feet. The staff member guided the child to the opposite side of the classroom by the arm to change their diaper and apply sunscreen. After being pulled by the arm, the child was not using their left arm, and was crying. As a result of this action, the child sustained an injury to their elbow. Professional medical care was obtained.

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591-1-1-.11(2) · Rule 591-1-1-.11(2) requires that personnel shall not inflict corporal/physical punishment upon a child; shake, jerk, pinch or handle a child roughly; verbally abuse or humiliate a child which includes, but is not limited to, the use of threats, profanity or belittling remarks about a child or his family; isolate a child in a dark room, closet or unsupervised area; use mechanical or physical restraints or devices to discipline children.

During an investigation, it was determined that based on investigative findings which included interviews, statements, and a review of video footage, on April 13, 2023, a staff person handled a two-year-old child roughly resulting in scratches and bruises under the child’s arms. At approximately 1:30 p.m., there were two staff persons with the two-year-old children during nap time. Both staff persons were seated on the floor among the children. The child began to fuss so the second staff person pulled the child onto their lap. Approximately 10 seconds later, the staff person stood and picked the child up under their arms. The staff person carried the child in that manner, quickly out of the classroom to prevent them from waking the other children. A member of management heard the child crying and the staff person speaking loudly in the hallway and brought the child to the front desk. The child remained at the front desk for approximately 30 minutes before returning to the classroom. The parents of the child informed the center the next day that the child received professional medical treatment as a result of the incident.

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