Big Blue Marble Academy

591-1-1-.10(2) · Rule 591-1-1-.10(2) requires Centers first licensed after March 1, 1991, and Centers that renovate existing plumbing facilities, to have a hand washing sink with running heated water located adjacent to the diapering area. Flush sinks shall not be used for hand washing. Cleansing procedures in other facilities shall be approved by the Department.

During a Complaint Investigation & Licensing Study POI Follow Up conducted on February 26, 2025 ; It was determined based on observation that Room C added a new diapering station that is across the room from the original and no diapering sink was adjacent.

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591-1-1-.10(2) · Rule 591-1-1-.10(2) requires Centers first licensed after March 1, 1991, and Centers that renovate existing plumbing facilities, to have a hand washing sink with running heated water located adjacent to the diapering area. Flush sinks shall not be used for hand washing. Cleansing procedures in other facilities shall be approved by the Department.

During a Monitoring Visit conducted on September 29, 2025 ; It was determined based on observation that Room C added a new diapering station that was across the room from the original and no diapering sink was adjacent.

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591-1-1-.25(3) · Rule 591-1-1-.25(3) requires the Center and surrounding premises to be kept clean, free of debris and in good repair. Hygienic measures such as, but not limited to, screened windows and proper waste disposal procedures shall be utilized to minimize the presence of rodents, flies, roaches and other vermin at the Center.

During a Complaint Investigation & Licensing Study POI Follow Up conducted on February 26, 2025 ; It was determined based on observation that the walls of Room I were in need of being painted due to marks (crayon) and trash was being stored under the sink in the trash bag.

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591-1-1-.25(3) · Rule 591-1-1-.25(3) requires the Center and surrounding premises to be kept clean, free of debris and in good repair. Hygienic measures such as, but not limited to, screened windows and proper waste disposal procedures shall be utilized to minimize the presence of rodents, flies, roaches and other vermin at the Center.

During a Monitoring Visit conducted on September 29, 2025 ; It was determined based on observation that the following needed repair: -ceiling in the restroom in Room H due to stains and chipped paint -baseboards near the exit door of Room G due to chipped paint and not being secured to the wall -restroom light in Room G due to not being in working order

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591-1-1-.03(7)(a) · Rule 591-1-1-.03(7)(a) requires a center that operates five hours or more per day to provide at least one and one-half hours of outdoor activity per day, weather permitting, for each child who is not an infant and at least one hour daily for infants.

During a Complaint Investigation & Licensing Study POI Follow Up conducted on February 26, 2025 ; It was determined based on a review of daily schedules that Room C and Room D were scheduled to go outside from 9 a.m. until 9:45 a.m. and the classes did not go outside. Weather was sunny and 60 degrees.

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591-1-1-.03(7)(a) · Rule 591-1-1-.03(7)(a) requires a center that operates five hours or more per day to provide at least one and one-half hours of outdoor activity per day, weather permitting, for each child who is not an infant and at least one hour daily for infants. Corporation Service Company and Ms. Whatley

During a Monitoring Visit conducted on September 29, 2025 ; It was determined based on a review of records that Room C and Room D were scheduled to go outside from 9 a.m. until 9:45 a.m. as of 9:30 a.m. the classes had not gone outside, and no changes were made to the schedule for the morning outside time as the classes did not go outside during the duration of the visit. Weather was sunny and 73 degrees.

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591-1-1-.18(8) · Rule 591-1-1-.18(8) requires that containers of food be stored above the floor on clean surfaces protected from splash and other contamination. Containers for food storage other than the original container or package in which the food was obtained shall be impervious and non- absorbent, have tight-fitting lids or covers and labeled as to contents.

During a Complaint Investigation & Licensing Study POI Follow Up conducted on February 26, 2025 ; It was determined based on observation that frozen items in the pantry refrigerator were not in the original container and not labeled.

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591-1-1-.18(8) · Rule 591-1-1-.18(8) requires that containers of food be stored above the floor on clean surfaces protected from splash and other contamination. Containers for food storage other than the original container or package in which the food was obtained shall be impervious and non- absorbent, have tight-fitting lids or covers and labeled as to contents.

During a Monitoring Visit conducted on September 29, 2025 ; It was determined based on observation that frozen items in the pantry refrigerator were not in the original container and not labeled.

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591-1-1-.33(3) · Rule 591-1-1-.33(3) requires each Staff member with direct care responsibilities to complete health and safety orientation training within the first 90 days of employment. The state-approved training hours obtained will count toward required first year training hours. The training must address the following health and safety topics: prevention and control of infectious diseases (including immunizations); prevention of sudden infant death syndrome and use of safe sleeping practices; administration of medication, consistent with standards for parental consent; prevention of and response to emergencies due to food and allergic reactions; building and physical premises safety, including identification of and protection from hazards that can cause bodily injury such as electrical hazards, bodies of water, and vehicular traffic; prevention of shaken baby syndrome, abusive head trauma and child maltreatment; emergency preparedness and response planning for emergencies resulting from a natural disaster or a human-caused event (such as violence at a child care facility); handling and storage of hazardous materials and the appropriate disposal of bio contaminants; precautions in transporting children; recognition and reporting of child abuse and neglect; and child development.

During a Complaint Investigation & Licensing Study POI Follow Up conducted on February 26, 2025 ; It was determined based on a review of records one staff member (#10) did not complete the 10 hour health and safety training within the first 90 days of employment as required.

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591-1-1-.33(3) · Rule 591-1-1-.33(3) requires each Staff member with direct care responsibilities to complete health and safety orientation training within the first 90 days of employment. The state-approved training hours obtained will count toward required first year training hours. The training must address the following health and safety topics: prevention and control of infectious diseases (including immunizations); prevention of sudden infant death syndrome and use of safe sleeping practices; administration of medication, consistent with standards for parental consent; prevention of and response to emergencies due to food and allergic reactions; building and physical premises safety, including identification of and protection from hazards that can cause bodily injury such as electrical hazards, bodies of water, and vehicular traffic; prevention of shaken baby syndrome, abusive head trauma and child maltreatment; emergency preparedness and response planning for emergencies resulting from a natural disaster or a human-caused event (such as violence at a child care facility); handling and storage of hazardous materials and the appropriate disposal of bio contaminants; precautions in transporting children; recognition and reporting of child abuse and neglect; and child development.

During a Monitoring Visit conducted on September 29, 2025 ; It was determined based on a review of records staff members (#1, #9, #11, #12 and #18) did not complete the 10 hour health and safety training within the first 90 days of employment as required. Corporation Service Company and Ms. Whatley

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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 October 9, 2024 ; It was determined based on an investigation, that on June 4, 2024, children were not adequately supervised when a 5-year-old child was pulled backwards by two other students and hit the back of their head on the floor in the school-aged classroom. The staff member was not alert to the activities of the children and was not aware of how the child was injured.

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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, mealtime, 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 Monitoring Visit conducted on September 29, 2025 ; It was determined based on observation that in Room B an infant was drinking a bottle on the floor and the staff member was at the sink cleaning bottles with her back turned. Exhibit "A"

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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 to 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.

During an investigation, it was determined that on April 16, 2024, staff members in the Toddler Classroom failed to intervene immediately to prevent an activity that was detrimental to the children’s health and well-being. Two one- year-old children stood on top of a kitchen play set for less than a minute, when one of the children was pushed from the play set, causing a right elbow injury. Staff members were aware of the children climbing and standing on top of the kitchen play set and failed to physically intervene to prevent harm or injury to the children while at the center. Professional medical attention was obtained, and the child sustained a fractured right elbow as a result of the incident. 2. 591-1-1-.11(2) requires that Personnel not: physically or sexually abuse a child or engage or permit others to engage in sexually overt conduct in the presence of any child enrolled in the Center; 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; use medication to discipline or control children's behavior without written medical authorization issued by a licensed professional and given with the parent's written consent; restrict unreasonably a child from going to the bathroom; punish toileting accidents; force-feed a child or withhold feeding a child regularly scheduled meals and/or snacks; force or withhold naps; allow children to discipline or humiliate other children; or confine a child for disciplinary purposes to a swing, highchair, infant carrier, walker or jump seat. During an investigation, it was determined that on April 16, 2024, at 8:37 a.m., a staff member handled a child roughly when two children were standing on top of a kitchen playset and one child pushed another child off of the playset. Staff aggressively pulled a pacifier out of the mouth of the child that remained on the kitchen set and then grabbed the child by one arm to take them off the kitchen set as a form of discipline. The child was observed to hold their hand over their mouth and began to cry.

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591-1-1-.07(2) · Rule 591-1-1-.07(2) requires that Parents be immediately notified and specific instructions obtained until the child can be picked up or returned to the group, immediately when professional medical attention is required, or when the child experiences symptoms of moderate discomfort, or when the child is involved in an incident that puts their health and/or safety at risk and to notify Parents by the end of the day when professional medical attention is not required, when the child experiences symptoms of less than moderate discomfort or when the child experiences an adverse reaction to prescribe medication which does not constitute moderate discomfort.

During an investigation, it was determined that on April 16, 2024, at 8:37 a.m., a one-year-old child fell from a kitchen play set and injured their right elbow. While at the center, the child showed signs of moderate discomfort throughout the day after falling from the kitchen play set. One staff member reported to management staff that the child was crying a lot throughout the day. The child’s parents were notified of the child’s discomfort after 4:30 p.m. The center failed to notify the child’s parents immediately once the child experienced symptoms of moderate discomfort as required by the Department.

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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 April 16, 2024, at 8:37 a.m., a one-year-old child fell from a kitchen play set and injured their right elbow. The child showed signs of discomfort and staff asked the child if something was wrong with their arm. The child continued to cry off and on throughout the day. Staff did not alert the center director or the child’s parent of the fall and did not take measures to make the child comfortable.

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591-1-1-.26(8) · Rule 591-1-1-.26(8) requires 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.

It was determined based on an investigation, that on March 20, 2024, there was less than an inch of resilient surface under the swings, when a two-year-old child fell from the swing. The child sustained two chipped teeth, due to the fall.

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591-1-1-.12(1) · Rule 591-1-1-.12(1) requires all indoor and outdoor furniture, activity materials, and equipment shall be 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.

It was determined based on an investigation, that on March 20, 2024, a two-year-old child swung on a swing on their stomach, which is not a recommended use of the swing. The child fell from the swing and sustained two chipped teeth.

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591-1-1-.29(3) · Rule 591-1-1-.29(3) requires the Director or designated person-in-charge shall report or cause to be reported to the Department within twenty-four (24) hours or the next work day: any death of a child while in the care of the Center; any serious illness or injury requiring hospitalization or professional medical attention other than first aid of a child while in the care of the Center; any situation when a child in care becomes missing, such as, but not limited to, a child who is left on a vehicle, a child who leaves the building, playground, or property, or a child who is left behind on any trip; any fire; any structural disaster; any emergency situation that requires temporarily relocating children; and any time the program’s operating status changes (i.e., open to closed or temporarily closed and temporarily closed to open).

It was determined that on March 20, 2024, at 9:48 a.m., a two-year-old child sustained two chipped teeth after falling from a swing on the toddler playground. The center was notified on March 27, 2024, that the child received professional medical attention on March 22, 2024, for the injury. The center failed to report the incident to the department within 24 hours, or the next working day, that professional medical attention was received.

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591-1-1-.26(8) · Rule 591-1-1-.26(8) requires 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 a licensing study on March 21, 2024, it was determined based on observation that the resilient surfacing under the swings and sliding equipment was inadequate in that approximately an inch was observed in the area when six inches was required.

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591-1-1-.26(8) · Rule 591-1-1-.26(8) requires 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.

It was determined based on an investigation that on March 20, 2024, there was less than an inch of resilient surface under the swings when a two-year-old child fell off the swing onto the ground, six inches was required. The child sustained two chipped teeth. Professional medical attention 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.

During a Licensing Study conducted on May 24, 2022 ; It was determined based on observation that a one-year-old in the 1L classroom was eating at the table while one staff member walked around the classroom and the other staff member was in the circle time area. No staff were seated within an arm¶s length from the one-year-old during meal time. 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 January 2, 2023 ; It was determined based on investigative findings that on December 9, 2022 center staff failed to provide watchful oversight while two staff members braided hair with children present in the classroom and awake. It was further determined that on December 9, 2022 a nine-month-old infant was given a bottle for feeding. The staff member prepared bottles in another area of the room and was not seated within arm's length from the child. 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. Corporation Service Company and Ms. Hendricks

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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 Investigation & Monitoring Visit POI Follow Up conducted on February 1, 2023 ; It was determined based on observation that upon arrival to the center a staff member had a crying child in the hallway, the staff member left the child with another staff member while coming to open the door for consultant. The staff member who was providing supervision for the child walked into a classroom for a brief moment and the child was left in the hallway unsupervised. It was further observed that a child in the Room I (3L) walked out of the room for a brief moment into the hall and the staff member came to the door to bring the child back in. 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 February 6, 2023 ; It was determined based on investigative findings that on January 30, 2023, a three-year-old child left their assigned classroom and was found alone in the Room G (5L). Based on statements, the child was alone in the classroom for approximately eight minutes. Exhibit "A"

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591-1-1-.15(2) · Rule 591-1-1-.15(2) requires that a signed written feeding plan for children less than one (1) year of age shall be obtained from Parent(s) and that instructions from the Parent(s) shall be updated regularly as new foods are added or other dietary changes are made. The feeding plan shall be posted in the child's assigned room and must include the child's feeding schedule, the amount of formula or breast milk to be given, instructions for the introduction of solid foods, the amount of food to be given and notation of any type(s) of commercially premixed formula which may not be used in an emergency because of food allergies.

During a Licensing Study conducted on November 1, 2022 ; It was determined based on a review of records that the following information was missing from infant feeding plans: -one of 12 did not have the type of formula the child was to be given -two of 12 did not have any allergies listed -two of 12 did not have the introductions to solids foods listed

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591-1-1-.15(2) · Rule 591-1-1-.15(2) requires that a signed written feeding plan for children less than one (1) year of age shall be obtained from Parent(s) and that instructions from the Parent(s) shall be updated regularly as new foods are added or other dietary changes are made. The feeding plan shall be posted in the child's assigned room and must include the child's feeding schedule, the amount of formula or breast milk to be given, instructions for the introduction of solid foods, the amount of food to be given and notation of any type(s) of commercially premixed formula which may not be used in an emergency because of food allergies.

During a Complaint Closure conducted on January 2, 2023 ; It was determined based on investigative findings that an infant feeding plan was not on file for a nine-month-old infant as required.

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591-1-1-17(7) · Rule 591-1-1-17(7) requires that children wash their hands with liquid soap and warm running water upon arrival for care, when moving from one child care group to another, upon re- entering the child care area after outside play, before and after eating meals and snacks, handling or touching food, playing in water; after toileting and diapering, playing in sand, touching animals or pets, and contact with bodily fluids and after contamination by any other means.

During a Licensing Study conducted on May 24, 2022 ; It was determined based on observation that children in the 4L and 5L classrooms were not required to wash hands upon entering the classrooms.

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591-1-1-17(7) · Rule 591-1-1-17(7) requires that children wash their hands with liquid soap and warm running water upon arrival for care, when moving from one child care group to another, upon re- entering the child care area after outside play, before and after eating meals and snacks, handling or touching food, playing in water; after toileting and diapering, playing in sand, touching animals or pets, and contact with bodily fluids and after contamination by any other means.

During a Licensing Study conducted on November 1, 2022 ; It was determined based on a review of records that children in the 1R Classroom were not required to wash hands upon arrival and a child within the room was not required to wash hands after diapering.

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591-1-1-17(7) · Rule 591-1-1-17(7) requires that children wash their hands with liquid soap and warm running water upon arrival for care, when moving from one child care group to another, upon re- entering the child care area after outside play, before and after eating meals and snacks, handling or touching food, playing in water; after toileting and diapering, playing in sand, touching animals or pets, and contact with bodily fluids and after contamination by any other means.

During a Complaint Closure conducted on January 2, 2023 ; It was determined based on investigative findings that children's hands in the infant/toddler room were not washed during diapering and children were not required to wash hands before and after meals. Corporation Service Company and Ms. Hendricks

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591-1-1-.17(8) · Rule 591-1-1-.17(8) requires staff to wash their hands with liquid soap and warm running water upon arrival for the day, when moving from one child care group to another, upon re- entering the child care area after outside play, before and after diapering each child, dispensing medication, applying topical medications, handling and preparing food, eating, drinking, preparing bottles, feeding each child, assisting children with eating and drinking, after toileting or assisting children with toileting, using tobacco products, handling garbage and organic waste, touching animals or pets, handling bodily fluids and after contamination by any means.

During a Licensing Study conducted on November 1, 2022 ; It was determined based on observation that staff members in the 1R Classroom and 2R Classroom cleaned a child's nose and did not wash hands immediately after. It was further determined that a staff member in the 1R Classroom entered the center for the day, attended circle time, and cleaned two children's noses without washing her hands. In addition, a staff member in the 1R Classroom did not wash their hands before or after diapering.

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591-1-1-.17(8) · Rule 591-1-1-.17(8) requires staff to wash their hands with liquid soap and warm running water upon arrival for the day, when moving from one child care group to another, upon re- entering the child care area after outside play, before and after diapering each child, dispensing medication, applying topical medications, handling and preparing food, eating, drinking, preparing bottles, feeding each child, assisting children with eating and drinking, after toileting or assisting children with toileting, using tobacco products, handling garbage and organic waste, touching animals or pets, handling bodily fluids and after contamination by any means.

During a Complaint Closure conducted on January 2, 2023 ; It was determined based on investigative findings that on December 9, 2022 center staff failed to wash their hands during diapering and before/after meals.

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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 Licensing Study conducted on May 24, 2022 ; It was determined based on observation that a one-year-old in the 1L classroom was eating at the table while one staff member walked around the classroom and the other staff member was in the circle time area. No staff were seated within an arm¶s length from the one-year-old during meal 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. Corporation Service Company and Ms. Hendricks

During a Complaint Closure conducted on January 2, 2023 ; It was determined based on investigative findings that on December 9, 2022 center staff failed to provide watchful oversight while two staff members braided hair with children present in the classroom and awake. It was further determined that on December 9, 2022 a nine-month-old infant was given a bottle for feeding. The staff member prepared bottles in another area of the room and was not seated within arm's length from the child. Exhibit "A"

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