What are the ratios in childcare?
We recommend the following adult to child ratios as the minimum numbers to help keep children safe:
- 0 – 2 years – one adult to three children.
- 2 – 3 years – one adult to four children.
- 4 – 8 years – one adult to six children.
- 9 – 12 years – one adult to eight children.
- 13 – 18 years – one adult to ten children.
What is the child to staff ratio for each age?
| Age | Maximum Child:Staff Ratio | Maximum Group Size |
|---|---|---|
| 24-35 months | 3:1 | 12 |
| 3-year-olds | 7:1 | 12 |
| 4- to 5-year-olds | 8:1 | 12 |
| 6- to 8-year-olds | 10:1 | 12 |
How do you work out a ratio?
To calculate the ratio of an amount we divide the amount by the total number of parts in the ratio and then multiply this answer by the original ratio. We want to work out $20 shared in the ratio of 1:3. Step 1 is to work out the total number of parts in the ratio. 1 + 3 = 4, so the ratio 1:3 contains 4 parts in total.
What are Early Years ratios?
Current and proposed ratios in group settings
| Age | Current Ratio | Proposed Ratio |
|---|---|---|
| Under One | 1:3 | 1:4 |
| One | 1:3 | 1:4 |
| Two | 1:4 | 1:6 |
| Three and over in provision where person with Qualified Teacher Status, Early Years Professional Status or another suitable Level 6 qualification is working directly with the children | 1:13 | 1:13 |
What is the ratio for 4 year olds?
Ratios and Group Sizes
| Your child’s age | No more than this number of children per trained adult (child-to-adult ratio) |
|---|---|
| Older toddler (2–3 years) | 1 trained adult should not care for more than 4–6 older toddlers |
| Preschooler (3–5 years) | 1 trained adult should not care for more than 6–10 preschoolers |
What is the ratio of teachers to students for preschool?
The acceptable range of class size to number of teachers is the subject of much study and debate. But the general consensus is that a student teacher ratio of 10:1 is more than sufficient for preschoolers and older.
What age has the lowest child staff ratio?
In general, the younger age groups, specifically six weeks and nine months, have the lowest child-staff ratios in every state due to the extra attention and care that infants require.
What is the ratio for 3 and 4 year olds?
Why is ratio important in childcare?
Low child-to-staff ratios are critical to ensuring that children receive adequate care and supervision. Low ratios also set the stage for high-quality interactions between caregivers and children that can promote children’s well-being.