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 Michigan Administrative Code (Last Updated: November 16, 2016)
 Department LR. Licensing and Regulatory Affairs
 Bureau of Community and Health Systems
 Chapter Licensing Rules for Child Care Centers
 Part 1. GENERAL PROVISIONS FOR ALL CHILDREN

  Section 400.8182. Ratio and group size requirements.  

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  • (1) At least 2 adults, 1 of whom is a caregiver, shall be present at all times when at least 3 children between the ages of birth and 3 years of age are present. A second caregiver is required when needed to comply with subrule (3) of this rule.

    (2)   At least 2 adults, 1 of whom is a caregiver, shall be present at all times when 7 or more children over 3 years of age are present. A second caregiver is required when needed to comply with subrule (3) of this rule.

    (3)    In each room or well-defined space, the maximum group size and ratio of caregivers to children, including children related to a staff member or the licensee, shall be the following:

     

    Age

    Caregiver to Child Ratio

    Maximum     Group Size

    (a)

    Infants  and   Toddlers,  birth  until   30 months of age

    1 to 4

    12

    (b)

    Preschoolers, 30 months of age until 3 years of age

    1 to 8

    16

    (c)

    Preschoolers,  3  years  of  age  until  4 years of age

    1 to 10

    Not applicable

    (d)

    Preschoolers,  4   years  of  age   until school-age

    1 to 12

    Not applicable

    (e)

    School-agers

    1 to 18

    Not applicable

    (4)   Volunteers may be counted in the caregiver to child ratios outlined in subrule (3) of this rule if they meet the definition of caregiver as defined by R 400.8101(c).

    (5)     Children who have reached 33 months of age may, when developmentally appropriate, be enrolled in a 3-year-old classroom with written parental permission. The ratio listed in subrule (3)(c) of this rule shall apply.

    (6)     Children who have reached 45 months of age may, when developmentally appropriate, be enrolled in a 4-year-old classroom with written parental permission. The ratio listed in subrule (3)(d) of this rule shall apply.

    (7)    Children who have reached 57 months of age but who are not considered a school-ager under R 400.8101(b)(iv) may, when developmentally appropriate, be enrolled in a school-age classroom with written parental permission. The ratio listed in subrule (3)(e) of this rule shall apply.

    (8)   If there are children of mixed ages in the same room or well-defined space, then the ratio and group size shall be determined by the age of the youngest child, unless each group of children is clearly separated and the appropriate caregiver-to-child ratios and group sizes, if applicable, for each age group are maintained.

    (9)   An exception to the requirements of subrule (3) of this rule may be made when the center is transporting children and is in compliance with R 400.8760(1) and (2).

History: 2013 AACS.