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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 November 26, 2025, center staff failed to provide adequate supervision when a 2-year-old child gained access to Pine-Sol, a liquid cleaning solution, and left the classroom. While cleaning, a staff member poured Pine-Sol into a plastic cup. The 2-year-old child later accessed the cup while unsupervised and the child was found unaccompanied by staff near the center’s office. The child was observed by staff to have a ring of liquid that smelled of Pine-Sol around their mouth. Emergency medical services and a poison control center were called. In addition, the child later obtained professional medical care for vomiting.

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591-1-1-.25(13) · Rule 591-1-1-.25(13) requires that potentially hazardous equipment, materials and supplies be stored in a locked area inaccessible to children.

During an investigation, it was determined that on November 26, 2025, staff failed to ensure that hazardous materials were properly stored and remained inaccessible to children when a 2-year-old child gained access to Pine-Sol, a liquid cleaning product. While cleaning, a staff member poured Pine-Sol into a plastic cup. The 2-year-old child later accessed the cup while unsupervised and the child was found unaccompanied by staff near the center’s office. The child was observed by staff to have a ring of liquid that smelled of Pine-Sol around their mouth. Emergency medical services and a poison control center were called. In addition, the child later obtained professional medical care for vomiting.

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591-1-1-.32(4) · Rule 591-1-1-.32(4) requires that children under three years old be housed in separate physical areas from older children and cannot be mixed with older children except at specified times and circumstances.

During an investigation, it was determined that on November 26, 2025, at approximately 12:00 p.m., center staff failed to ensure that children under the age of 3 were housed in a separate physical area from older children when a 2-year-old child was present in a classroom with children that were 3 through 11 years of age.

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591-1-1-.32(4) · Rule 591-1-1-.32(4) requires that children under three years old be housed in separate physical areas from older children and cannot be mixed with older children except at specified times and circumstances.

During a complaint investigation and follow-up visit conducted on December 2, 2025, it was determined based on observation that in Classroom D, three 2-year-old children were housed with older children outside the specified times, such as early morning arrival and late afternoon departure.

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