Can anyone tell me the name of this legislation for childcare settings?

Question

Hi, I have to name the legislation that states that you are only allowed to have a certain amount of children per a certain amount of space in a nursery. Does anyone know what you call this legislation? Thanks

Answer 1

It depends on where you are. In NY it's not legislation, it's regulations. The ratios come under the heading of Supervision. You'll have to check in your state or country.

Answer 2

Ofsted Daycare Standards:

Standard 2 states:

Staff ratios and deployment (Reference criteria 2.1, 2.2, 2.7 – 2.12)

You should always have sufficient staff working directly with children so that minimum ratios are

maintained at all times.

You may achieve this by:

- employing additional staff to do work such as cleaning and administration;

- carrying out cleaning and maintenance tasks when children are not on the premises;

- making the manager or person in charge supernumerary.

- students who are primarily in the building on a short term basis may not be counted in the staffing ratios.

Hope this helps with your work - this regulations apply to the United Kingdom.

Answer 3

Call Your Local Department Of Children's Services They Will Be Able To Help