1. (a) This Rule shall apply to evaluating the staff/child ratios and maximum group sizes for a rated license for child care centers.

2. (b) Enhanced staff/child ratio means that the center shall comply with the following staff/child ratios and maximum group sizes.

   Age	Ratio Staff/Children	Maximum Group Size
   0 to 12 Months	1/5	10
   1 to 2 Years	1/6	12
   2 to 3 Years	1/9	18
   3 to 4 Years	1/10	20
   4 to 5 Years	1/13	25
   5 to 6 Years	1/15	25
   6 Years and Older	1/20	25

3. (c) The provisions of Rule .0713(a) through (e) of this Chapter shall apply in evaluating the staff/child ratios and maximum group sizes within this Rule.
4. (d) Enhanced staff/child ratios shall not apply to facilities who choose to use multi-age group staff child ratios as set forth in Rule .0713(f) of this Chapter.
5. (e) The staff/child ratio applicable to a classroom shall be posted in that classroom in an area that parents are able to view at all times.

History Note: Authority G.S. 110-88(7); 143B-168.3; 42 USCS 9858e; 45 CFR 98.45;
Eff. July 1, 2025.