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a) Licensed CCDF center-based care

1. Infant -- How does the State/territory define infant (age range): A child six weeks up to 18 months of age.

-- Ratio: 1 adult for 4 infants

-- Group size: 12

-- Teacher/caregiver qualifications: Teacher: Must be at least 18 years of age and meet one of the following: Bachelor's or Associate's degree in early childhood, education or child/youth development; have a CDA credential; or a high school diploma and 1500 verified clock hours of experience in organized group settings for children OR a plan to acquire at least 3 credit hours or 45 clock hours of training in early childhood. All support staff must be at least 16 years of age; all rooms providing care for children must always have a person who meets teacher qualifications.

2. Toddler -- How does the State/territory define toddler (age range): A child 18 months of age up to three years old.

-- Ratio: 1 adult for 6 toddlers

-- Group size: The licensee must ensure that the group size of toddlers can meet the emotional and physical needs consistently and promptly. Group size needs to be small enough to be able to immediately investigate cries, engage in play activities with each child every day, change wet or soiled diapers immediately, and conduct toilet training in the manner agreed upon with the parent. The licensee must be able to Nebraska Page 144 of 314