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than thirteen (13) years of age and children who turn thirteen years of age during the family’s certification period and care continues to be authorized. The provider’s own children younger than thirteen (13) years of age who reside in the child care location are considered children in care and must always be included in the maximum, even if those children are not physically in care. No more than two (2) children may be younger than thirty (30) months of age. All children in the provider’s care must meet the qualifying relationship to the provider.

The full requirements pertaining to ratio and program requirements are found in 7 AAC 41.211 and are listed below.

1. Daily Activities Providers must have a schedule and daily plan of activities for each age group of children to be in their care, that provides a balance of quiet and active activities, group and individual activities, outdoor play, and must include time for meals, snacks, sleep, toileting according to individual needs, and indoor and outdoor play. The schedule and plan is a sample of the types of activities for children in care with approximate timeframes and does not need to be followed exactly.

Providers must: a. Provide direct care and supervision of children at all times; b. Provide a level of supervision that is appropriate to the child’s age and developmental needs that is adequate to prevent injury; c. Demonstrate respect for each child in care and the child’s family; d. Support behavior of children with positive guidance and set clear and consistent limits to promote the child’s ability for self-discipline; e. Provide a variety of age-appropriate learning and social experiences; f. Demonstrate a positive attitude toward bottle weaning, diapering, toilet learning, and individual needs of the children; g. Respond appropriately to a child’s needs; h. Prevent exposure of children to high-risk situations, including exposure to physical hazards and encounters with individuals or animals posing a possible danger; i. Use strategies to prevent a child’s aggressive behavior and to de-escalate volatile situations; j. Act as a positive role model for children; k. Provide an environment that respects the gender, culture,