Group Size – pg. 22 Table 1 Maximum Group Size Requirements Triple the ratio per age group except for school age children

VCCA Request: Due to the increasing demand, and limited availability, of infant care and toddler care, especially in densely populated areas, we object to limiting the group size, if it reduces current capacity/accessibility for licensed infant/toddler care. Where this may be more easily planned for prior construction, it’s difficult for many centers to conform now. Could there be a grand father clause?

At the very least, we are requesting that a variance may easily be granted, for centers physically unable, to meet this requirement, in a way that works best, for children in care. What may seem like a good idea, doesn't always work in every situation & children are far safer in licensed, supervised, group care than in unlicensed, unsupervised care. Thank you.