Kentucky Childcare Ratio Requirements for Daycare Centers

Staff-to-Child Ratios and Group Sizes in Kentucky

Ensuring proper staff-to-child ratios is critical for maintaining quality care and safety in childcare facilities across Kentucky. These ratios help ensure that children receive adequate supervision, attention, and educational engagement while staff can manage groups effectively.

Infants Under 12 Months Ratio

Ratio: 1:5

Maximum Group Size: 10

For infants under 12 months, there must be one staff member for every five children, with a maximum group size of 10.

Young Toddlers (12 to 24 Months) Ratio

Ratio: 1:6

Maximum Group Size: 12

Young toddlers require a ratio of one staff member for every six children, with a maximum group size of 12.

Older Toddlers (24 to 36 Months) Ratio

Ratio: 1:10

Maximum Group Size: 20

Older toddlers need one staff member for every ten children, with a maximum group size of 20.

Preschoolers (3 to 4 Years) Ratio

Ratio: 1:12

Maximum Group Size: 24

For preschoolers aged 3 to 4 years, the required ratio is one staff member for every twelve children, with a maximum group size of 24.

Preschoolers (4 to 5 Years) Ratio

Ratio: 1:14

Maximum Group Size: 28

Preschoolers aged 4 to 5 years require a ratio of one staff member for every fourteen children, with a maximum group size of 28.

School-Age Children (5 to 7 Years) Ratio

Ratio: 1:15

Maximum Group Size: 30

For school-age children aged 5 to 7 years, the ratio is one staff member for every fifteen children, with a maximum group size of 30.

School-Age Children Over 7 Years (Before and After School Only) Ratio

Ratio: 1:25

Maximum Group Size: 30

Children over 7 years old in before and after school programs require one staff member for every twenty-five children, with a maximum group size of 30.

School-Age Children Over 7 Years (Full Day of Care) Ratio

Ratio: 1:20

Maximum Group Size: 30

For children over 7 years old in full-day care, the ratio is one staff member for every twenty children, with a maximum group size of 30.

Adhering to these staff ratios in KY ensures that children in Kentucky daycare centers receive the care and supervision they need. By following these guidelines, childcare providers can create a safe and nurturing environment for all children.

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