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Staff-Child Ratios Requirements

These are the child-staff ratios required for ABC Level A, B, and C center-based facilities.

Level A - Required Criteria

Age Maximum Ratio Group Size
0-2 years 1:5 10
2-3 years 1:7 14
3-4 years 1:11 22
4-5 years 1:13 26
5-6 years 1:15 30
6-9 years 1:18 36
9-12 years 1:20 40

Level B - Required to Receive Points

Age Maximum Ratio Group Size
0-2 years 1:5 10
2-3 years 1:7 14
3-4 years 1:11 22
4-5 years 1:13 26
5-6 years 1:15 30
6-9 years 1:18 36
9-12 years 1:20 40

Level C Minimum Requirements - No Points Awarded

Year 2008

Age Maximum Ratio Group Size
0-1 years 1:5 N/A
1-2 years 1:6 N/A
2-3 years 1:8 N/A
3-4 years 1:12 N/A
4-5 years 1:17 N/A
5-6 years 1:20 N/A
6-12 years 1:23 N/A

6/24/2011

Age Maximum Ratio Group Size
0-1 years 1:5 N/A
1-2 years 1:6 N/A
2-3 years 1:7 N/A
3-4 years 1:11 N/A
4-5 years 1:16 N/A
5-6 years 1:19 N/A
6-12 years 1:23 N/A