For children under 12 using a trampoline in a foster home, what supervision requirement applies?

For children under 12 using a trampoline in a foster home, what supervision requirement applies?

• A. The caregiver must be immediately present, watching the child at all times.
• B. A caregiver must be within earshot but not actively watching.
• C. A safety plan must be on file with the licensing agency.
• D. No adult supervision is required if pads and springs are covered.

Answer: (A)

Direct, constant supervision is required when children under 12 use a trampoline. Trampolines pose a high risk of injury for young kids, so a caregiver must be immediately present and actively watching the child at all times to prevent dangerous behavior, enforce safety rules (such as one jumper at a time and feet-first landings), and intervene instantly if a fall or other hazard occurs. Being within earshot instead of watching cannot ensure a quick response, since injuries can happen in moments. A safety plan on file does not substitute for real-time supervision, and relying on pads or covered springs does not remove the need for an adult to supervise during use.

Direct, constant supervision is required when children under 12 use a trampoline. Trampolines pose a high risk of injury for young kids, so a caregiver must be immediately present and actively watching the child at all times to prevent dangerous behavior, enforce safety rules (such as one jumper at a time and feet-first landings), and intervene instantly if a fall or other hazard occurs. Being within earshot instead of watching cannot ensure a quick response, since injuries can happen in moments. A safety plan on file does not substitute for real-time supervision, and relying on pads or covered springs does not remove the need for an adult to supervise during use.