(a) Total number of children. The maximum number of children in care at one time, whether on or off the premises, does not exceed the number of children specified on the license. The total number of children in a family child care home is limited to seven, that includes:
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(1) children younger than five years of age who live in the home and are present in the home while children are in care;
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(2) foster children 12 years of age and younger who live in the home and are present in the home while children are in care; and
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(3) the children of any substitute or assistant caregiver.
(b) One caregiver.
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(1) When only one caregiver is present, the total number and ages of children that may be in care at any one time are:
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(A) seven children, with no more than two children younger than two years of age;
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(B) six children, with no more than three children younger than two years of age; or
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(C) five children of any age.
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(2) Examples of number and ages of children are presented in this paragraph.
| Total Number of Children in Care |
Under 2 Years |
2 Years and Older |
| 7 |
0 |
7 |
| 7 |
1 |
6 |
| 7 |
2 |
5 |
| 6 |
3 |
3 |
| 5 |
4 |
1 |
| 5 |
5 |
0 |
(c) Two caregivers. Two caregivers must be present and providing care when:
(d) Additional staff provisions are made for enrollment of children with disabilities who require individual attention.