STAFF:CHILD RATIO

§ 3270.51. Similar age level.

 When children are grouped in similar age levels, the following maximum child group sizes and ratios of staff persons apply:

Similar Age Levels	Staff	Children	Maximum Group Size	Total Number of Staff Required for the Maximum Group Size
Infant	1	4	8	2
Young toddler	1	5	10	2
Older toddler	1	6	12	2
Preschool	1	10	20	2
Young school-age	1	12	24	2
Older school-age	1	15	30	2

Cross References

   This section cited in 55 Pa. Code §  3270.52 (relating to mixed age level); 55 Pa. Code §  3270.53 (relating to children of an operator or a staff person); 55 Pa. Code §  3270.113 (relating to supervision of children); 55 Pa. Code §  3270.173 (relating to transportation ratios); and 55 Pa. Code §  3270.241 (relating to requirements specific to school-age programs).

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