Ratio and Group Sizes
What is the child-to-caregiver ratio for infants (0-11 months)?
4:1
How many hours of annual training are required for caregivers per Minimum Standards?
24 Hours
How often must severe weather/lockdown drills be conducted?
Quarterly / Every 3 Months
What’s the minimum square footage per child indoors?
30 square feet
What form is required for each child before enrollment?
Admission Information Form (Form 2935)
What is the maximum group size for toddlers aged 2 years?
9 Children
What are the minimum qualifications caregivers must meet?
At least 18 years of age and have high school diploma (or equivalent)
How often must caregivers wash their hands? List three examples.
1) Before eating or handling food or medication;
(2) Before feeding a child;
(3) After arriving at the child-care center;
(4) After diapering a child;
(5) After assisting a child with toileting;
(6) After personal toileting;
(7) After handling or cleaning bodily fluids, such as after wiping noses, mouths, or bottoms, and tending sores;
(8) After handling or feeding animals;
(9) After outdoor activities;
(10) After handling raw food product;
(11) After eating, drinking, or smoking;
(12) After using any cleaners or toxic chemicals
(13) After removing gloves.
How many types of learning centers must be available per room?
At least 5
How long must records be kept after a child leaves?
3 months
What is the maximum ratio for 3-year-olds?
15:1
What safety specific training is required for caregivers within 90 days of hire?
Pediatric first aid and CPR
What’s the minimum outdoor playtime required daily?
30–60 minutes (depending on age/weather)
How often must toys and materials be sanitized?
Daily or when soiled
What must be documented after administering medication?
Time, dosage, and who gave it
At what age group can a caregiver supervise 22 children?
5 Years Old
Name two topics that must be covered annually in training.
Child abuse and neglect prevention, Shaken Baby Syndrome/SIDS, child growth and development, teacher-child interactions, age-appropriate curriculum, guidance and discipline, care of children with special needs.
What temperature range must classrooms be maintained at?
65°F to 85°F
What is the required nap space between cots/mats?
Must be far enough apart that the children cannot touch each other, and an adult can safely walk through.
What type of report is required for serious injuries?
Incident/accident report to parents and Licensing
How do you determine the ratio of a mixed-age group of children?
Determine the average age of the children, that age determines the ratio used.
How many pre-service training hours are required before a caregiver can be counted in ratio? When MUST the remaining be completed?
8 hours within 90 days.
When is a child required to be excluded for illness?
Fever, vomiting, uncontrollable diarrhea, ANY contagious illness, etc.
What’s the outdoor space requirement per child?
80 square feet
What must be included in a child’s immunization record?
Dates, provider signature