Brief Overview of Standard: Careful attention to staff-to-child ratios and the size of the groups within classrooms are critical factors to ensure the program maintains a high quality environment where all children can balance individual attention with group activities and social development.
Informational Resources
Child to Staff Ratios
One of the most important quality indicators for child care centers is the number of children compared to the number of staff — its staff to child ratio. The fewer children served by each staff member is critical to higher quality care.