Here is a link to the recommended class sizes from NAYEC
https://www.naeyc.org/sites/default/files/globally-shared/downloads/PDFs/accreditation/early-learning/staff_child_ratio.pdfHere is basically what it says it as well:
Age Category Ratio Maximum Class Size*
Infant 1:4 8
Toddler/Two 1:6 12
Preschool 1:10 20
Kindergarten 1:12 24
**School-Age 1:15 30
*If your program is above the maximum class size then you will receive a no rating for that item.
Melissa Meyer
Jackson Public Schools
Special Education Preschool
Case Manager/Community Based
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Melissa Meyer
Madison MS
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Original Message:
Sent: 01-10-2019 07:46 AM
From: Catherine Forcillo
Subject: class size in young fives program
Does anyone know what the NAEYC recommended child/adult ratio is for 4 year olds and 5 year olds? To be accredited by NAEYC-what is the recommended ratio?
Thanks,
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Catherine Forcillo
teacher
Grosse Pointe Public Schools
Grosse Pointe MI
Original Message:
Sent: 01-08-2019 04:14 PM
From: Catherine Forcillo
Subject: class size in young fives program
I am a young fives teacher in a public school in a suburb outside of a large city. Right now my class size limit is 24 students to ONE adult-ME. I am trying to do some research to present to admin and our school board about the importance of small class sizes. The district age qualification is students have to turn five between March 1-December 1. What do others have as far as class sizes and studnt/adult ratiofor this same type of class? Some call it 'Transition Kindergarten', 'Pre-K,' etc.
Thanks,
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Catherine Forcillo
Y5's teacher
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