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Child to Staff Ratios Rest Time ratios for centers are as follows: ● Sufficient staffing needed to satisfy child to staff ratios shall be present on the premises during rest time and available to assist as needed. ○ Although the center is only required to have the physical presence of one staff member to observe sleeping children, the center is required to have sufficient staff available onsite and able to respond quickly to any emergency or evacuation needs that may suddenly arise, to ensure the safety of children. ● Children ages one and older may be grouped together at rest time with one staff member in each room supervising the resting children. ○ This requirement, that a staff member remain in the children’s sleeping area, is also to ensure the prevention of inappropriate behavior that may take place if a staff member is not present. Licensing Reminders & Updates Contact your licensing consultant with questions. 29