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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 December 3, 2025, it was determined that on October 8, 2025, at approximately 10:30 a.m., a 2-year-old child sustained a finger injury while on the playground. At the time of incident, three staff members were supervising nineteen 2-year-old and four 3-year-old children. Center Staff were not positioned to observe the incident. The child approached staff, showing their hand with minor bleeding. After the child’s hand and arm began to swell, Emergency Medical Services was contacted and transported the child to a medical facility. 2. A. 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 and Follow Up on October 22, 2025, it was determined based on observation that staff did not sit within arm’s reach of two 1-year-old children in the Main D-3rd Left classroom during mealtime as required. The staff was observed standing at a counter adjacent to the table where the children were seated. Additionally, staff did not sit within arm’s reach of three 2-year-old children in the Main F-Back Left Side classroom during mealtime as required. The staff was observed walking around the classroom engaged with children that were up. B. 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 December 3, 2025, it was determined that on October 8, 2025, at approximately 10:30 a.m., a 2-year-old child sustained a finger injury while on the playground. At the time of incident, three staff members were supervising nineteen 2-year-old and four 3-year-old children. Center Staff were not positioned to observe the incident. The child approached staff, showing their hand with minor bleeding. After the child’s hand and arm began to swell, Emergency Medical Services was contacted and transported the child to a medical facility.

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