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 participant 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 December 16, 2022, a six-month-old infant was found unresponsive at the childcare center. The incident was determined to have occurred at the center and the child had to be transported by ambulance from the center. Staff did not provide watchful oversight when they indicated that they were unaware of how the incident occurred, however medical documentation stated that the child would have been unresponsive immediately following the incident that caused the child to become unresponsive. The child was treated for multiple injuries and was admitted to the hospital for treatment as a result of the incident.

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591-1-1-.11(1) · Rule 591-1-1-.11(1) requires that disciplinary actions used to correct a child's behavior, guidance techniques and any activities in which the children participate or observe at the Center shall not be detrimental to the physical or mental health of any child.