Staff/Child Ratio - Confused, Please Help

[Aneta]

Hi, I am a parent of a child in a daycare (its a center, not home based) in New Jersey. The staff/child ratio for NJ is as follows. What would be allowed if a classroom is full of 3.5 and 4.5 year olds?

2 ½ years up to 4 years 1:10
4 years 1:12
5 years and older 1:15

Thank you

[Thriftylady]

I would think if there are 3 year olds it would be 1:10. But the way to get an exact answer is to call and ask licensing. Also, they may have special permission to do more that happens in some places.

[spedmommy4]

Generally speaking, you apply the ratio for the youngest age group. In this case, 1:10. But I would call licensing in your state to verify.

[Blackcat31]

Generally speaking, you apply the ratio for the youngest age group. In this case, 1:10. But I would call licensing in your state to verify.