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 July 23, 2024, center staff failed to provide watchful oversight when a two-year-old child was left alone, unsupervised, on the playground for approximately 30 minutes in 90 degree weather. The class was observed to go out onto the playground at approximately 10:30 a.m., and two staff members were present with 10 two-year-old children. At approximately 11:30 a.m., one of the staff members present left the playground leaving one staff member with 10 two-year-old children. At approximately 11:25 a.m., the children returned to the classroom and the two-year-old child was left unattended on the playground. The child was discovered at approximately 12:00 p.m. and was returned to the classroom.

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