New Mexico Administrative Code
Title 8 - SOCIAL SERVICES
Chapter 17 - NON-LICENSED CHILD CARE
Part 2 - REQUIREMENTS GOVERNING REGISTRATION OF NON-LICENSED FAMILY CHILD CARE HOMES
Section 8.17.2.21 - GROUP COMPOSITION REQUIREMENTS
Current through Register Vol. 35, No. 6, March 26, 2024
A. A caregiver will care for no more than four non-resident children at any one time.
B. A caregiver will care for no more than two children under two years old at any one time, including the caregiver's own children.
C. A caregiver will care for no more than six children under six years old at any one time, including the caregiver's own children.
D. Drop-in children will be counted in the group composition requirements listed above.
E. Shifts are allowed provided there are never more than four non-resident children present at any one time, including change of shifts.
F. All caregivers will be physically present and actively involved in the care of all children during the designated hours of child care as noted in the child enrollment forms, except for short absences when another approved caregiver is present, or emergencies. Outside employment is not considered a short absence.
