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Authority: AS 47.05.300 AS 47.05.310 AS 47.25.001 Editor’s note: A copy of the approved list of training courses may be obtained from the Department of Health, Child Care Program Office, Division of Public Assistance, Frontier Building, 3601 C St., Suite 140, Anchorage, AK 99503; telephone number (907) 269-4500, or may be viewed at that office or on the internet at http://dhss.alaska.gov/dpa/Pages/ccare/default.aspx. 7 AAC 41.211. Ratios and program requirements. (a) A licensed child care provider described in 7 AAC 41.200(a)(1) shall meet the ratio requirements of 7 AAC 57. A provider described in 7 AAC 41.200(a)(2), (3), or (4) shall meet the ratio requirements of the accrediting, certifying, or approving agency. (b) A provider described in 7 AAC 41.200(a)(5) shall ensure that the number of children does not exceed the maximum of five children, younger than 13 years of age, and that no more than two children are younger than 30 months of age. Each child younger than 13 years of age receiving care, regardless of the hours in care, must be counted in the maximum number of children allowed, including the provider’s own children or other children residing in the provider’s home. A child who reaches 13 years of age while receiving authorized care, must be counted in determining the maximum number of five children receiving care. (c) A provider described in 7 AAC 41.200(a)(5) shall provide structure and daily activities designed to promote a child’s individual physical, social, intellectual, and emotional development. To satisfactorily comply with this subsection the provider shall

(1) provide direct care and supervision of children at all times;

(2) ensure that each child receives responsible supervision that is appropriate to the child’s age and developmental needs and that is adequate to prevent injury;

(3) demonstrate respect for each child in care and the child’s family;

(4) support behavior of children with positive guidance and set clear and consistent limits to promote the children’s ability for self-discipline;

(5) provide children with a variety of age-appropriate learning and social experiences;

(6) demonstrate a positive attitude toward bottle weaning, diapering, toilet learning, and individual needs of children;

(7) respond appropriately to a child’s needs, including responding to a baby’s cry as promptly and effectively as possible;