Earlier editions: 2020-112018-112026-09
TITLE 1. GENERAL EDUCATION CODE PROVISIONS 1-32527›DIVISION 1. GENERAL EDUCATION CODE PROVISIONS 1-32527›PART 6. EDUCATION PROGRAMS—STATE MASTER PLANS 8006-9004›CHAPTER 2. Early Education Act 8200-8490›ARTICLE 3. Administration 8226-8241.5
§ 8241
California Education Code · 2026-10 edition · updated 2026-10-04 · California
Until the Superintendent of Public Instruction promulgates regulations for center-based programs establishing staffing ratios, the following staffing ratios shall apply:
(a) Infants, 0 to 2 years old—1:3 adult-child ratio, 1:18 teacher-child ratio.
(b) Infants and toddlers, 0 to 2 years old—1:4 adult-child ratio, 1:16 teacher-child ratio.
(c) Children 3 to 6 years old—1:8 adult-child ratio, 1:24 teacher-child ratio.
(d) Children 6 to 10 years old—1:14 adult-child ratio, 1:28 teacher-child ratio.
(e) Children 10 to 13 years old—1:18 adult-child ratio, 1:36 teacher-child ratio.
(f) If groups of children of varying ages are commingled, the teacher and adult ratios shall be proportionate and appropriate to the ages and groups of children.
(Added by renumbering Section 8264.8 by Stats. 2021, Ch. 116, Sec. 81. (AB 131) Effective July 23, 2021.)
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