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(e) When children with special needs are enrolled, the director and staff members shall receive orientation and/or training in understanding the child’s special needs and ways of working in group settings when children with special needs are enrolled. (f) All staff shall receive information regarding the developmental abilities of the age group(s) with whom the teacher/caregiver will be working. (g) Records of training received shall be kept on the premises and include the name of the person trained, the person or persons conducting the training, date, number of hours, location, and the competency area of the training. (h) At least one person who is certified in pediatric first aid, including rescue breathing, CPR, and management of a blocked airway shall be present in the center at all times when children are in care, and during group outings or field trips. It is recommended that a CPR certified teacher be in each infant and toddler classroom at all times when children are in care. It is recommended that a CPR/first aid certified caregiver must always be present and immediately available when any child is eating. Training shall be provided by an individual who is certified as a trainer by a recognized health care organization. HISTORY: Added by State Register Volume 17, Issue No. 4, eff April 23, 1993. Amended by State Register Volume 29, Issue No. 6, eff June 24, 2005; SCSR 42–6 Doc. No. 4747, eff June 22, 2018. 114–504. Supervision. A. Children shall be directly supervised at all times by qualified staff persons: (1) Directly supervised for infants, toddlers and two year olds means staff persons shall be in the same room or area as the children and that the children shall be within their sight at all times; (2) Directly supervised for preschool and school-age children means staff persons are physically near, readily accessible, aware and responsible for the ongoing activity of each child and able to intervene when needed; (3) The center shall have a written procedure to account for the presence of each child as the child enters and exits the premises, enters and exits a vehicle or moves to a new location in or around the center; (4) There shall be at least two staff persons in the center at all times; and (5) Children in feeding chairs shall be constantly supervised. B. Ratios (1) The following staffing ratios apply at all times children are present on the premises and during activities away from the center and shall be prominently posted in all classrooms. STAFF:CHILD RATIOS

Child’s Age Staff:Child Ratio

Birth to one year 1:5

One to two years 1:6

Two to three years 1:8

Three to four years 1:12

Four to five years 1:17

Five to six years 1:20

Six to twelve years 1:23

(2) When there are mixed age groups in the same room, the staff:child ratio shall be consistent with the age of the majority of the children when no infants or toddlers are in the mixed age group. (3) For mixed age groups, with one or more infants or toddlers, the ratios applicable to the youngest child in the group apply. C. Nap time staff:child ratios (1) During nap times the following ratios apply as long as at least one other staff person is readily available: