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Square Footage
So we have been looking at properties for a center and ran into a question.
In Michigan, a center needs so many square feet per kid, which also depends on age. We also have a maximum group size and ratios to follow. We are obviously trying to get the best group and ratio numbers for our space.
Here's the question: Does total square footage of "infant areas" or "pre k areas" satisfy the square footage rule...or do individual rooms need to satisfy the requirements?
Example: infant (0 to 30 months) ratio is 4:1 and they need 50 square feet each and max group size is 12 (per well defined area)
If we had 3 rooms that total more than enough square feet for 12 infants but the individual rooms only have enough for 5, 4 and 3...can we have more than the 5, 4 or 3 kids in those rooms for play and activities? Use one room for changing table and cribs and the other two as play and eat areas? Or can their only be so many kids per square foot no matter what?
Is there any way to consult with a licensor?
In Michigan, a center needs so many square feet per kid, which also depends on age. We also have a maximum group size and ratios to follow. We are obviously trying to get the best group and ratio numbers for our space.
Here's the question: Does total square footage of "infant areas" or "pre k areas" satisfy the square footage rule...or do individual rooms need to satisfy the requirements?
Example: infant (0 to 30 months) ratio is 4:1 and they need 50 square feet each and max group size is 12 (per well defined area)
If we had 3 rooms that total more than enough square feet for 12 infants but the individual rooms only have enough for 5, 4 and 3...can we have more than the 5, 4 or 3 kids in those rooms for play and activities? Use one room for changing table and cribs and the other two as play and eat areas? Or can their only be so many kids per square foot no matter what?
Is there any way to consult with a licensor?
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