{"code":"WIC","codeName":"Welfare and Institutions Code","section":"10275.5","citation":"Welf. & Inst. Code, § 10275.5","status":"in-force","lawOn":"2026-09-28","headings":[{"name":"DIVISION 9. PUBLIC SOCIAL SERVICES [10000. - 18999.98.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/welfare-and-institutions-code/division-9"},{"name":"PART 1.8. Child Care and Development Services Act [10207. - 10492.2]","url":"https://blackletter.si/welfare-and-institutions-code/division-9/part-1.8"},{"name":"CHAPTER 10. Administration [10265. - 10277.6.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/welfare-and-institutions-code/division-9/part-1.8/chapter-10"}],"history":"Added by Stats. 2021, Ch. 116, Sec. 260.   (AB 131)   Effective July 23, 2021.","effective":"2021-07-23","html":"<p>Until the department promulgates regulations for center-based programs establishing staffing ratios, the following staffing ratios shall apply:</p><p>(a) Infants, 0 to 2 years old—1:3 adult-child ratio, 1:18 teacher-child ratio.</p><p>(b) Infants and toddlers, 0 to 2 years old—1:4 adult-child ratio, 1:16 teacher-child ratio.</p><p>(c) Children 3 to 6 years old—1:8 adult-child ratio, 1:24 teacher-child ratio.</p><p>(d) Children 6 to 10 years old—1:14 adult-child ratio, 1:28 teacher-child ratio.</p><p>(e) Children 10 to 13 years old—1:18 adult-child ratio, 1:36 teacher-child ratio.</p><p>(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.</p>","text":"Until the department 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.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/welfare-and-institutions-code/administration-10275-5","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}