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 June 5, 2025, while in the classroom, center staff failed to provide adequate supervision when a 4-year-old child sustained a head injury after being picked up and dropped by another child during music and movement. At approximately 10:27 a.m. there were 21 school-age children and three staff members. Two of the staff members were uploading pictures of a class project into an application to share with parents and were not providing watchful oversight as the children engaged in music and movement. The third staff member was cleaning up the classroom. The staff were not alert and positioned to maximize their ability to respond to the needs and actions of the children when the child was injured. The child required professional medical attention as a result of the incident.

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