| (a) The caregiver is responsible for:
(1) Knowing which children the caregiver is responsible
for;
(2) Knowing how many children the caregiver is responsible
for;
(3) Knowing each child's name and having information
showing each child's age;
(4) Providing the level of supervision necessary to
ensure each child's safety and well-being, including physical proximity
and auditory or visual awareness of each child's on going activity
as appropriate; and
(5) Being able to intervene when necessary to ensure
each child's safety.
(b) In deciding how closely to supervise a child, the
caregiver must take into account:
(1) The child's chronological age;
(2) The child's current stage of development;
(3) The child's individual differences and abilities;
(4) The indoor and outdoor layout of the operation;
(5) The circumstances, hazards, and risks surrounding
the child; and
(6) The child's physical, mental, emotional, and social
needs.
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