HD 422 Chapter Notes - Chapter 1-4: Behavior Management, Hand Washing
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Every licensed center must have a valid license, a current licensing evaluation, and fire and health department approvals posted in a place for parents to see them. Additionally, they should not exceed the amount of children for which the center is licensed. All child care workers or teachers must be at least nineteen years old and have a high school diploma or a. In the state of alabama, the ratio for children 0-18 months is 1:5. For children 18 months to 2 years, the ration is 1:7. The ratio for children 24 months to 36 months is 1:8. The ratio for children 2 years to 4 years is 1:11. The ratio for children 4 years up to school age is 1:18. School age to 8 years, the ratio is 1:21. The ratio for 8 years and older the ratio is 1:22. Specific ratios are required for swimming and for napping.