Supervision 620-01-95-01

(Revised 3/20/12 ML #3317)

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  1. “Supervision” means a staff member responsible for caring for or teaching children being within sight or hearing range of an infant, toddler, or preschooler at all times so that the staff member is capable of intervening to protect the health and safety of the child. For the school age child, it means a staff member responsible for caring for or teaching children being available for assistance and care so that the child’s health and safety is protected.

 

  1. To determine if supervision is adequate, consideration must be given to:
  1. Child’s age;

 

  1. Individual needs of child;

 

  1. Potential safety issues; and

 

  1. Proximity of child to staff member

 

  1. Staff members must directly and strictly supervise children around water at all times to ensure their safety.