Pennsylvania Code
Title 55 - HUMAN SERVICES
Part V - Children, Youth and Families Manual
Subpart D - Nonresidential Agencies, Facilities and Services
Article I - Licensing/Approval
Chapter 3270 - CHILD CARE CENTERS
STAFF:CHILD RATIO
Section 3270.51 - Similar age level
Universal Citation: 55 PA Code ยง 3270.51
Current through Register Vol. 54, No. 44, November 2, 2024
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 b 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 |
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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