Towne Lake Academy, South Campus

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 March 12, 2026, at approximately 3:15 p.m. adequate supervision was not provided when a 3-year-old child sustained a leg injury. During outdoor play, the child stood on top of a child size picnic table and fell to the ground. The staff member present was engaged in a chalk activity with other children and was not facing the direction of the 3-year-old child. The staff member was not aware of the child’s fall and injury until being notified by other children. The child received professional medical attention and was diagnosed with a broken leg.

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591-1-1-.32(2) · Rule 591-1-1-.32(2) requires the Center maintain Staff:child ratios in mixed-age groups based on the age of the youngest group of children that includes more than twenty percent of the total number of children in the mixed-age group.

During an investigation, it was determined that on March 12, 2026, at approximately 3:15 p.m. center staff failed to maintain staff-to-child ratios for a mixed-age group of 3- and 4-year-old children. One staff member was present with 17 children; however, a second staff member was required to meet the ratio of 1:15 for 3-year-old children.

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