Teacher-Child Ratio.

(a)

In addition to Sections 101216.3(c), (e), (g) and (h), and notwithstanding Sections 101216.3(a), (b), (d) and (f), the following shall apply:

(b)

There shall be a staffing ratio of one teacher and one aide present to every 28 children in attendance.

(c)

Staffing requirements for mixed-age groups shall be determined based on the age of the youngest child in the group.

(d)

The director may be counted in the ratio when actually working with a group of children.