Thomasville Child Care Center

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 March 27, 2026, at approximately 4:02 p.m. adequate supervision was not provided when a 2-year-old child climbed over the playground fence and walked to a nearby road. A city worker discovered the child approximately 104 feet away from the playground and carried the child back to a staff member. Staff members were unaware that the child had left the play area and were not positioned to maximize their ability to hear and see the children at all times.

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