Provider/Child Ratios

About Ratios

Ratios are an important factor when looking for quality child care. When interviewing the provider ask them about their provider/child ratio. The following ratios were created by the Office of Licensing.

In Family Child Care the maximum number of infants that can be cared for at any time, unless a second caregiver is present: 3 children below 1 year.

The maximum number of toddlers that can be cared for at any time, unless a second caregiver is present: 4 children below 2 years, and no more than 2 children shall be younger than 1 year.

Child Care Centers

Age of Children	Provider/Child Ratio
0-1 ½	1:4
1 ½ - 2 ½	1:6
2 ½ - 4	1:10
4	1:12
5	1:15

Family Child Care Providers

Age of Children	Provider/Child Ratio
0-13	1:5

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