Child Care Providers: Safe Child-Staff Ratio and Group SizeCurrent as of: May 4, 2017 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: John Pope, MD - Pediatrics & Kathleen Romito, MD - Family Medicine |
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Child Care Providers: Safe Child-Staff Ratio and Group SizeTopic OverviewThe number of children per adult care provider is one thing that reflects the quality and safety of a child care setting. Total group size also matters. The guidelines for these factors vary by the child's age. They also vary by the type and size of the child care center. The guidelines for group child care centers are shown in the table. footnote 1
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Current as of: May 4, 2017 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: John Pope, MD - Pediatrics & Kathleen Romito, MD - Family Medicine American Academy of Pediatrics et al. (2011). Staffing. In Caring for Our Children: National Health and Safety Performance Standards-Guidelines for Early Care and Education Programs, 3rd ed., pp. 2-45. Elk Grove Village, IL: American Academy of Pediatrics.
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