In addition to the provisions of applicable state law, the following minimum standards must be met:
(A) The center has at least two responsible adults available on the premises at all times when five or more children are in the center. The children are organized in small groups and child-care staff provided to give continuity of care and supervision to the children on a day-by-day basis. The maximum number of children per child care staff member, by age of children is as follows:
Age of Children
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Maximum number
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Under 18 months | 5 |
Eighteen months but under three years | 8 |
Three years but under five years | 12 |
Five years and older | 15 |
Children of the operator and of staff members, who attend the center or are on the premises for supervision and care, are included in the determination of staff requirements and group capacity. | |
(B) Each infant is provided with a separate crib of sturdy construction, with closely spaced bars, a firm mattress securely covered with a waterproof material not dangerous to children, and clean crib sheets. There are no restraining devices of any type used in cribs. The minimum space between cribs is three feet.
('80 Code, § 737.04) (Ord. 66-85, passed 11-18-85) Penalty, see § 113.99