A center or school-age program must maintain the following ratios:

1. (1) Five children to one staff for children up to three years of age;
2. (2) Ten children to one staff for children three through four years; and

3. (3) Fifteen children to one staff for children five years and over.

   Children of program employees must be included in determining the children to staff ratio.

Source: 49 SDR 124, effective July 3, 2023 .

General Authority: SDCL 26-6-16 .

Law Implemented: SDCL 26-6-16 (5)(6) .