Section 400.8810. Swimming caregiver-to-child ratio.  


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  • (1) Written parental permission regarding their child’s participation in swimming activities shall be kept on file at the center.

    (2)   A lifeguard shall be on duty at all swimming activities and shall not be included in the caregiver-to-child ratio.

    (3)    For children under 3 years of age, there shall be an in-the-water ratio of 1 caregiver to 1 child.

    (4)   For all nonswimmers 3 years of age and older, there shall be an in-the-water ratio of 1 caregiver to 4 children when the water level is at the child’s chest height or lower. When the water level is above the child’s chest height, there shall be an in-the-water ratio of 1 caregiver to 1 child.

    (5)   For swimmers 3 years of age and older, there shall be an in-the-water ratio of caregivers to children as required by R 400.8182(3).

History: 2013 AACS.