Pine Grove Academy

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 May 8, 2025, at approximately 3:30 p.m., staff failed to provide watchful oversight when a 2-year-old child sustained an injury while on the playground. Five staff members were supervising twenty-five 2- and 3-year-old children on the playground when a 2-year-old child fell from the side of a toddler slide and sustained an arm injury. Staff Members A, B, and C were positioned in various areas of the playground, while Staff Member D was inside administering first aid to another child. Staff Member E observed the injured child crying but did not witness the fall. Staff assessed the child but were unable to determine the cause of the injury and did not report the incident to the administration. The staff members were not adequately positioned to observe the slide area or respond promptly, resulting in a lack of timely attention and failure to prevent or recognize the injury.

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591-1-1-.07(2) · Rule 591-1-1-.07(2) requires that Parents must be notified of a child's incidents, illnesses or injuries as follows: Immediately notify Parent(s) and obtain specific instructions until child can be picked up or returned to group. • When professional medical attention is required, or • When child experiences symptoms of moderate discomfort such as elevated temperature, vomiting or diarrhea., or When child is involved in an incident that puts their health and/or safety at risk (e.g., missing from program, left on vehicle, escaped from building/playground, etc.) Notify Parent(s) by the end of the day. • When professional medical attention is not required, or • When child experiences symptoms of less than moderate discomfort, or • When child experiences an adverse reaction to prescribed medication which does not constitute moderate discomfort.

During an investigation, it was determined that on May 8, 2025, the Center failed to notify the parent that a 2-year- old child had fallen from a playground slide and experienced signs of moderate discomfort. At approximately 3:30 p.m., the child fell from the slide and began to cry. The child resumed playing; however, a staff person noticed that the child’s arm was swollen. When the child’s parent arrived at approximately 4:15 p.m., the parent noticed swelling of the child’s arm and notified an administrator. The child received professional medical attention and was diagnosed with an arm injury.

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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 by phone on March 19, 2025, it was determined based on staff statements that on February 21, 2025, at approximately 8:25 a.m. staff failed to provide watchful oversight when a one-year-old child was pushed, pulled, and scratched multiple times on the face.

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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 Closure on April 24, 2024, it was determined based on an investigation in Classroom Three, a child was left unattended for less than a minute while the remainder of the class transitioned to the playground.

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