Infants
Infant Classroom Ratio
1:5
Toddler Classroom Ratio
1:5
Preschool Classroom Ratio
1:10
When caring for children, staff must refrain from using in the classroom
Cell Phones
Daily physical activities must be provided outdoor (indoor during inclement weather) for no less than this amount of time
60 minutes total
Outside of meal times children who are awake must not be confined to any equipment that confines movement for this amount of time.
15 Mins
This is the maximum number of toddlers per classroom.
8 Children
Per square footage, this is how many children are allowed to be in the Red Room.
16
Meal times
Infants must be provided to access outdoor play at least this many times per week
3
Children must be allowed to leave their sleeping area upon waking up.
Immediately
Glitter must not be used with children under this age
3 Years or Younger
Per licensing, Blue room is allotted this many children.
20 Children
Within this many days of employment, each staff member must read and be instructed about all licensing rules and must sign a statement indicating they have read and understand these rules.
30 Days
Preschool climbing equipment must have a fall zone of this many feet surrounding the equipment
6 feet
All sleeping infants must physically be observed at least this frequently.
Every 10 Minutes
For these reasons, infants and toddlers must not be allowed to hold their own bottles or sippy cups when lying
To prevent choking, ear infections, bottle mouth or tooth decay.
An Early Childhood Teacher may be alone with children for up to one (1) hour during this time.
Nap time/ Rest time
Kitchens, including hazardous items, must be inaccessible at all times.
Children. And the Kitchen door is to remain shut at all times.
Children must wear this while riding scooters or bikes
Helmets
Supervised tummy time must be offered to infants 1 month or older this frequently
Toilet facilities for toddler are located here.
Within their classroom.
Children who do not sleep after this amount must be allowed to move to another area and be provided with quiet toys and equipment to play with such as puzzles or books
30 Minutes
All staff must complete a minimum of this many hours of professional development each year.
15 hours
The outdoor play area can be shared by infants, but infants and toddlers must not be allowed to do this.
Use the play area at the same time.