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age 4 children under 2 years of age and 1 to 8 children over 2 years of age 1:3 (but at least 2 Caregivers) 12 5 children under 2 years of age and 1 to 4 children over 2 years of age 3 Caregivers 9 6 children under 2 years of age and 1 to 3 children over 2 years of age 3 Caregivers 9

121.4 A child who is non-ambulatory will be treated the same as a child under two (2) years of age for purposes of the adult-to-child ratio requirements.

121.5 [RESERVED].

121.6 When children of different ages are combined in one group, the adult-to-child ratio for the youngest child shall apply, except as provided for in Subsections 121.10 and 121.13 to 121.15.

121.7 Except as otherwise provided for in this section, volunteers shall not be used to meet adult-to-child ratio requirements. Only employees responsible for directly providing care of, or supervision or guidance to, children shall be counted in the adult-to-child ratios.

121.8 Child Development Centers shall have at least two (2) staff members supervising each group at all times. At Child Development Centers serving infants, toddlers, and or preschoolers (or any combination of these), there shall be two Teachers or a Teacher and an Assistant Teacher or aide for each group at all times, except as further specified in this section.

121.9 During non-peak hours or during nap or rest periods, adult-to-child ratios shall be maintained, however another adult staff member or adult volunteer may substitute for one (1) of the staff members specified, provided that at least one (1) Teacher or Assistant Teacher supervises the group.

121.10 While children with varying ages anywhere from ages thirty (30) months and older are grouped together for napping, one (1) staff person shall be present within sight and sound of the children at all times. A second staff person or volunteer on duty shall also be present on the same floor of the Facility and immediately available to assist in event of an emergency.

121.11 In part-day programs that operate no more than four (4) hours per day, the