Montessori Learning Center

5 CSR 25-500.182(1)(A)1. Caregivers shall not leave any child without competent supervision.

5 CSR 25-500.082(1)(C) Children shall have no access to areas not approved for child care.

5 CSR 25-500.082(2)(B)1.A. At least thirty-five (35) square feet of usable floor space shall be provided for each preschool and school-age child coming into the facility for day care.

5 CSR 25-500.082(2)(B)1.C. Floor space shall not include kitchens, bathrooms, closets, staff lounges, office space, hallways used exclusively as passageways or floor space occupied by furniture or shelving not used by the children or for their activities.

5 CSR 25-500.112(1) Staff/child ratios shall be maintained at all times.

5 CSR 25-500.112(1)(A) The staff/child ratio and group size shall be followed as outlined in the below chart unless it meets an exception in subparagraphs (1)(B)-(G) below: Infants, toddlers, and 2-year-olds shall have one caregiver for every four children with no more than eight children per group; Groups composed solely of children 24 to 36 months shall have one caregiver for every eight children with no more than 16 children per group; Groups composed solely of children 3 to 4 years shall have one caregiver for every 10 children with no more than 20 children per group; Groups composed solely of children 5 years or older shall have one caregiver for every 16 children with no more than 32 children per group; A mixed group of children consisting of no more than four children age 2 years, and at least one child older than 3 years shall have one caregiver for every 10 children with no more than 20 children per group; A mixed group of children consisting of more than four children ages 24 to 36 months, and at least one child older than 36 months shall have one caregiver for every eight children with no more than 16 children per group.

5 CSR 25-500.102(1)(N) Child care staff members shall have qualifying background screening results on file as required by 5 CSR 25-600.020 General Requirements.

5 CSR 25-500.102(1)(Q) Background screening information received by the provider shall be retained in the individual's file in a confidential manner and available for review.

5 CSR 25-500.102(1)(R) Any person present at the facility during the hours in which child care is provided shall not present a threat to the health, safety, or welfare of the children.