Ratios
Under Ohio rules, during nap time an Ohio child care center may temporarily do this to the staff/child ratio, if certain conditions are met (no infants, children on cots/mats, etc.)
What is “double the ratio for up to two hours during nap time under specific conditions”)
A staff member must do this upon upon arrival for the day, prior to departure, and upon entry into a classroom, after toileting or assisting a child with toileting, after each diaper change or pull-up change, after contact with bodily fluids or cleaning up spills or objects contaminated with bodily fluids, after cleaning or sanitizing or using any chemical products, after handling pets, pet cages or other pet objects that have come in contact with the pet, before eating, serving or preparing food or bottles or feeding a child, before and after completing a medical procedure or administering medication, or when visibly soiled.
Children must do this same thing upon arrival for the day and prior to departure, after toileting/diaper change, after contact with bodily fluids, after returning inside after outdoor play, after handling pets, pet cages or other pet objects that have come in contact with the pet before moving on to another activity, before eating or assisting with food preparation, after water activities, when visibly soiled.
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In an Ohio child care center, if a teacher is in the classroom but is actively texting on their phone and not visually supervising children, licensing would consider this about the staff-to-child ratio.
What is "out of ratio"?
Note: Ohio child care licensing rules require active supervision at all times. A staff member must be engaged, attentive, and able to intervene immediately. If a teacher is distracted by a phone, they are not considered “present” for ratio purposes, even if physically in the room.
At The Gardner School's Blue Ash location alone, you'll find this number of classrooms and this number of dedicated staff members.
What is 14 + 41
This is what the acronym NAEYC stands for—an organization known for setting the gold standard in early childhood education and supporting high-quality programs for young children.
What is National Association for the Education of Young Children?
When two or more age groups are combined in an Ohio licensed center, the required ratio defaults to that for this group.
What is “the age of the youngest child in the combined group".
Ohio daycare licensing rules require that this safety device be installed and maintained in all child care facilities to warn occupants of fire.
What are smoke detectors?
Children must be supervised and monitored when using the bathroom. Children in diapers, who are not actively potty training, must be changed on this.
What is "a changing table"?
This is the combined number of camera viewpoints displayed on the two front televisions.
What is 27
This NAEYC framework helps educators make intentional teaching decisions that align with children’s age, individual needs, and cultural background.
What is Developmentally Appropriate Practice (DAP)?
In an Ohio child care center, if a single child who is at least 30 months old is placed in a preschool group, this staff-to-child ratio applies—even though the child is not yet 3 years old.
What is 1 to 12 (the preschool ratio)?
This communicable illness, often seen in child care settings, spreads easily through saliva, nasal discharge, and fluid from blisters — making frequent handwashing and surface cleaning essential.
What is "Hand, Foot, Mouth Disease"?
When a program is out of ratio, it’s a Moderate Risk Non-Compliance worth 3 points, but if staff responsible for supervising children are caught asleep, it’s a Serious Risk Non-Compliance worth this many points.
Cleaning is one of the most important things that happens throughout the day and also in the evening, when families and students are out of the building. You can find the cleaners tending to rooms on these days.
What is Tuesday, Thursday, Friday?
This foundational document by NAEYC provides guidance on professional ethics and responsibilities in early childhood settings.
What is the Code of Ethical Conduct?
If you're out of ratio during busy morning arrival, don't wait—do this right away to ensure that help is on the way immediately.
According to Ohio child care licensing rules, fire drills must be conducted every month, while weather emergency drills should be conducted monthly during these specific months.
"What is "March through September?"
This safety procedure—often done a lot more than once but required at minimum every time staff exit a doorway with their class—helps ensure all children are accounted for.
What is "Name-to-Face Recognition?"
A sign in the front lobby proudly declares this phrase, showing where everyone feels welcome and joyful.
What is "This is our happy place"?
This is the age range served by professionals who align their teaching practices with NAEYC’s principles and standards.
What is birth through age 8?
In an Ohio child care center, if a staff member steps out of the classroom/space briefly (for example, to grab food from the kitchen while eating in cafe)this must still be maintained at all times.
What is the required staff-to-child ratio?
In addition to bandages and antiseptics, Ohio child care licensing rules requires that a first aid kit includes this portable light source to assist during emergencies.
What is a flashlight?
This app helps TGS child care staff track children’s naps and document sleep checks, ensuring accurate supervision records during rest time.
What is, "The Brightwheel App?"
For just $104.95, this stylish ride is cheaper than a Nissan, runs entirely on foot power, and is perfect for zooming around the playground.
What is a Cozy Coupe?
These serve as the foundation for NAEYC Accreditation, outlining high-quality practices in areas such as relationships, teaching, assessment, and family engagement.
What are the 10 NAEYC Program Standards?