10A N.C. Admin. Code 9.2818
Current through Register Vol. 39, No. 9, November 1, 2024
Section 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.10A N.C. Admin. Code 09 .2818
Authority G.S. 110-88(7); 143B-168.3;
Eff. May 1, 2006;
Readopted Eff. March 1, 2019.Authority G.S. 110-88(7); 143B-168.3;
Eff. May 1, 2006.Readopted by North Carolina Register Volume 33, Issue 15, February 1, 2019 effective 3/1/2019.