Group Size and Staff Ratios

This subcategory focuses on maintaining appropriate group sizes and staff-to-child ratios by monitoring the number of children and teaching staff present in the classroom. These measures help ensure that classrooms are staffed appropriately to support children’s safety and learning. Refer to the Minimum Standards for allowable group sizes and ratios.

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Group Size (P-GSSR-01): This measure scores the observed group size for the class that is being assessed.
Teacher-to-Child Ratio (P-GSSR-02): This measure determines the staff-to-child ratio for the class that is being assessed.

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Supervision: Quality Practices

Penn State Extension provides suggestions to practitioners on maintaining proper supervision and ratios of children in their care. Meeting compliance with national, state, and quality improvement guidelines regarding ratios and group sizes are a way to ensure the safety, well-being, and development of children in early learning settings.

Age group(s): Infant, Toddler, Preschool, School-age

Resource Type: Publication