Childcare Network #12

591-1-1-.32(7) · Rule 591-1-1-.32(7) requires that children shall 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 August 22, 2025, adequate supervision was not provided when a 9-year-old child sustained an injury to the elbow after being kicked by another child and falling from a piece of playground equipment. A staff member was caring for 19 school-age children at the time of the incident. The staff member was not positioned to hear and see all of the children when the incident occurred due to maintenance being completed on the playground. Professional medical attention was obtained, and the child was diagnosed with a fractured elbow that required further treatment.

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