The following staff/child ratios apply to group child care homes and child care centers:

1. Birth to 2 years - 1 caregiver for every 4 children
2. 2 year olds 1 caregiver for every 8 children
3. 3 to 5 year olds 1 caregiver for every 10 children
4. Ages 5 years and up - 1 caregiver for every 16 children
5. Special requirements apply for mixed age groups.