Child Day Care Centers and Group Day Care Homes
Ratios- Part of the way that providers can ensure that children are properly cared for are by maintaining proper ratios of children to caregivers. Each provider must maintain these ratios at all times. Below are the ratios for each age group.
| 0-12 months |
4:1 |
3 years - 5 years |
10:1 |
| 13-24 months |
5:1 |
1st grade - 3rd grade |
12:1 |
| 25-36 months |
6:1 |
4th grade and up |
15:1 |
Staff Requirements- All staff must have a criminal background clearance, child abuse clearance, a health appraisal every year, and the food handlers at the site must have a food prep license. Each staff member must complete yearly child care training.
Safety Requirements
- Toys and play equipment must be safe and clean
- Must have fire extinguishers and a fire evacuation plan with fire drills
- Child can only be picked up by a parent or a person given written permission by parent
- Hot water temperature must be at a non-scalding temperature
- Indoor temperature must be at least 65 degrees. If temperature is above 85 degrees, there must be fans or air conditioning
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Family Day Care Homes
Ratios- No more than 6 children unrelated to the provider may be in care at one time. No more than two of the children may be infants. The provider may care for no more than 5 infants and toddlers at one time.
Staff Requirements- All staff must have a criminal background clearance, child abuse clearance, a health appraisal every two years, and the food handlers at the site must have a food prep license. Each staff member must complete yearly child care training.
Safety Requirements-
- Toys and play equipment must be safe and clean
- Must have fire extinguishers and a fire evacuation plan with fire drills
- Child can only be picked up by a parent or a person given written permission by parent
- Hot water temperature must be at a non-scalding temperature
- Indoor temperature must be at least 65 degrees. If temperature is above 85 degrees, there must be fans or air conditioning
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