10A NCAC 09 .2818         ENHANCED STAFF/CHILD RATIOS FOR A RATED LICENSE FOR CHILD CARE CENTERS

(a)  This Rule shall apply to evaluating the staff/child ratios and maximum group sizes for a rated license for child care centers.

(b)  The center shall comply with the following staff/child ratios and maximum group sizes.

Age	Ratio Staff/Children	Maximum Group Size
0 to 12 Months	1/5	10
1 to 2 Years	1/6	12
2 to 3 Years	1/9	18
3 to 4 Years	1/10	20
4 to 5 Years	1/13	25
5 to 6 Years	1/15	25
6 Years and Older	1/20	25

(c)  To earn seven points for program standards, the center shall comply with the following staff/child ratios and maximum group sizes.

Age	Ratio Staff/Children	Maximum Group Size
0 to 12 Months	1/4	8
1 to 2 Years	1/5	10
2 to 3 Years	1/8	16
3 to 4 Years	1/9	18
4 to 5 Years	1/12	24
5 to 6 Years	1/14	25
6 Years and Older	1/19	25

(d)  The provisions of rules 10A NCAC 09 .0713(a) through (e) shall apply in evaluating the staff/child ratios and maximum group sizes within this Rule.

(e)  The staff/child ratio applicable to a classroom shall be posted in that classroom in an area that parents are able to view at all times.

History Note:        Authority G.S. 110‑88(7); 143B‑168.3;

Eff. May 1, 2006;

Readopted Eff. March 1, 2019.