(a) The facility shall not exceed its total licensed capacity.
(b) Childcare staff shall be responsible for providing the level of supervision, care, and treatment that is necessary to ensure the safety and well-being of each child at the facility, taking into account the child’s age, individual differences and abilities, surrounding circumstances, hazards, and risks.
(c) Staff-to-child ratio shall be at least:
(1) One to six (1:6) during waking hours; and
(2) One to eight (1:8) during sleeping hours.
(d) Only staff who directly supervise children shall be counted in this ratio.
(e) All childcare shift staff counted in the staff-to-child ratio shall remain awake at all times.
(f) Supervision during sleeping hours shall include a visual check on each child at least every thirty (30) minutes.
(g) The visual checks shall be documented.
(h) The facility shall maintain a daily census report to include the child’s name and room or building assignment.