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 childcare 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.

It was determined based on an investigation that on December 17, 2024, at approximately 10:48 a.m., a three- year-old child sustained a laceration to their forehead during outdoor play. Classroom Pre-K 3A and classroom Pre-K 3B were combined at the time of the incident. Classroom Pre-K 3A consisted of one staff member supervising 11 children and classroom Pre-K 3B consisted of two teachers supervising 19 children. Based on staff statements, the teacher assigned to the Pre-K 3A class escorted a child inside to the restroom and teacher two and teacher three were positioned on the sidewalk. The teachers were assisting other children when the three-year-old child cried out due to being injured. Staff responded to the three-year-old child and provided assistance. The three-year-old child sustained a laceration to their head while playing on a stationary outdoor school bus. Staff failed to actively supervise and provide watchful oversight to the children on the playground, which resulted in the laceration to the three-year- old child’s forehead. The child required professional medical attention as a result of the incident. 2. Rule 591-1-1-.26 (6) requires playground equipment shall provide an opportunity for the children to engage in a variety of experiences and shall be age-appropriate. For example, toddlers shall not be permitted to swing in swings designed for School-age Children. The outdoor equipment shall be free of lead-based paint, sharp corners and shall be regularly maintained in such a way as to be free of rust and splinters that could pose significant safety hazard to the children. All equipment shall be arranged so as not to obstruct supervision of children. It was determined based on an investigation that on December 17, 2024, at approximately 10:48 a.m., a three- year-old child sustained a laceration to their forehead during outdoor play. Classroom Pre-K 3A and classroom Pre-K 3B were combined at the time of the incident. Classroom Pre-K 3A consisted of one staff member supervising 11 children and classroom Pre-K 3B consisted of two teachers supervising 19 children. Based on staff statements, the teacher assigned to the Pre-K 3A class escorted a child inside to the restroom and teacher two and teacher three were positioned on the sidewalk. The teachers were assisting other children when the three-year-old child cried out. The three- year-old child sustained a laceration to their head while playing on a stationary outdoor school bus. There were six screws within the stationary school bus. The steering wheel had a one-half inch screw with a bolt and the child's head hit the back of the front right steering wheel. It was further determined that the stationary school bus was pre-assembled when purchased and was reassembled by an outside company during February 2024. The outdoor bus equipment had a protruding screw at the steering wheel, which posed a safety hazard to the child. Staff failed to ensure that the reassembled outdoor stationary bus was safe for the children at the time of installation.