Section 17-800-42 - Group sizes and provider-child ratios(a) An exempt center-based provider shall maintain a maximum group size of: (1) 40 children for school-age children attending kindergarten and above in a public or private elementary school; (2) 32 children for four-year old children;(3) 24 children for three-year old children;(4) 16 children for two-year old children; provided that exceptions shall be made for special events, such as but not limited to assemblies, performances, meal and snack time, and outdoor play area, and the staff-child ratios pursuant to subsection (b) shall be maintained during any such situations.(b) An exempt center-based provider shall maintain the following minimum staff-child ratio for the ages of the children in care:(1) 1:20 for school-age children attending kindergarten and above in a public or private elementary school;(2) 1:16 for four-year old children;(3) 1:12 for three-year old children; and(4) 1:8 for two-year old children.[Eff 8/6/2021] (Auth: HRS §§ 346-14 and 346-152.5) (Imp: §§ 346-14 and 346-152.5; 45 C.F.R. Part 98)