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  "name": "Staff:child ratios and group sizes, harmonized across countries",
  "description": "Each country's own age bands re-projected onto five common bands (under 1, 1–2, 2–3, 3–6, school-age). Ratio is children per adult; read each cell's note/mapping — the measures differ per country. Imports the single-source law files; never estimated.",
  "license": "https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/",
  "licenseName": "CC BY-SA 4.0",
  "attribution": "Beenest / Bienenstock Research — https://beenest.co/research",
  "disclaimer": "Guidance only, not legal advice.",
  "nullMeans": "null = not stated in the law, never estimated.",
  "dateModified": "2026-09-28",
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    "name": "Bienenstock-Kita",
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      "label": "Under 1"
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      "label": "2–3"
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    {
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      "label": "3–6"
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    {
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      "label": "School-age"
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    "AT",
    "CH",
    "UK",
    "US",
    "NL",
    "FR"
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    "AT": "2026-08-21",
    "CH": "2026-08-21",
    "UK": "2026-08-21",
    "US": "2026-08-21",
    "NL": "2026-09-28",
    "FR": "2026-09-28"
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      "jurisdictionName": "Baden-Württemberg",
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      "jurisdiction": "BE",
      "jurisdictionName": "Berlin",
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          "maxGroup": null,
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      "jurisdiction": "HB",
      "jurisdictionName": "Bremen",
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      "jurisdiction": "HE",
      "jurisdictionName": "Hessen",
      "unverified": false,
      "lastUpdated": "2026-08-18",
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            "n": 5,
            "display": "1:5,0"
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          "note": "Derived P:K from the statutory child.factor / group FTE.",
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          "ratio": {
            "n": 5,
            "display": "1:5,0"
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          "note": "Derived P:K from the statutory child.factor / group FTE.",
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        },
        "age3to6": {
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            "n": 14.3,
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          "maxGroup": null,
          "sourceCitation": "§§ 25b, 25c HKJGB · Novellierung 2020 (Ausfall 15% → 22%)",
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          "note": "Derived P:K from the statutory child.factor / group FTE.",
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        },
        "school": {
          "ratio": {
            "n": 16.7,
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      "country": "DE",
      "jurisdiction": "MV",
      "jurisdictionName": "Mecklenburg-Vorpommern",
      "unverified": false,
      "lastUpdated": "2026-08-18",
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          "sourceUrl": "https://www.ris.bka.gv.at/GeltendeFassung.wxe?Abfrage=LrBgld&Gesetzesnummer=20000713",
          "note": "Ratio derived from max group size ÷ minimum staff per group.",
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          "sourceCitation": "Bgld. KBBG 2009 (LGBl. 7/2009, idF 99/2025), §§ 13, 14",
          "sourceUrl": "https://www.ris.bka.gv.at/GeltendeFassung.wxe?Abfrage=LrBgld&Gesetzesnummer=20000713",
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          "sourceUrl": "https://www.ris.bka.gv.at/GeltendeFassung.wxe?Abfrage=LrNO&Gesetzesnummer=20000776",
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          "sourceUrl": "https://www.ris.bka.gv.at/GeltendeFassung.wxe?Abfrage=LrNO&Gesetzesnummer=20000776",
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          "mapping": null
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          "sourceUrl": "https://www.ris.bka.gv.at/GeltendeFassung.wxe?Abfrage=LrNO&Gesetzesnummer=20000776",
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      "unverified": false,
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          "sourceUrl": "https://www.ris.bka.gv.at/GeltendeFassung.wxe?Abfrage=LrOO&Gesetzesnummer=20000460",
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          "sourceUrl": "https://www.ris.bka.gv.at/GeltendeFassung.wxe?Abfrage=LrOO&Gesetzesnummer=20000460",
          "note": "Ratio derived from max group size ÷ minimum staff per group.",
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          "sourceUrl": "https://www.ris.bka.gv.at/GeltendeFassung.wxe?Abfrage=LrOO&Gesetzesnummer=20000460",
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          "sourceUrl": "https://www.ris.bka.gv.at/GeltendeFassung.wxe?Abfrage=LrOO&Gesetzesnummer=20000460",
          "note": "Ratio derived from max group size ÷ minimum staff per group.",
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      }
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      "unverified": false,
      "lastUpdated": "2026-08-21",
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          "sourceUrl": "https://www.ris.bka.gv.at/GeltendeFassung.wxe?Abfrage=LrSbg&Gesetzesnummer=20001217",
          "note": "Ratio derived from max group size ÷ minimum staff per group.",
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          "sourceUrl": "https://www.ris.bka.gv.at/GeltendeFassung.wxe?Abfrage=LrSbg&Gesetzesnummer=20001217",
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          "mapping": null
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          "sourceUrl": "https://www.ris.bka.gv.at/GeltendeFassung.wxe?Abfrage=LrSbg&Gesetzesnummer=20001217",
          "note": "Ratio derived from max group size ÷ minimum staff per group.",
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      }
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          "sourceUrl": "https://www.ris.bka.gv.at/GeltendeFassung.wxe?Abfrage=LrStmk&Gesetzesnummer=20001503",
          "note": "Ratio derived from max group size ÷ minimum staff per group.",
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          "sourceUrl": "https://www.ris.bka.gv.at/GeltendeFassung.wxe?Abfrage=LrStmk&Gesetzesnummer=20001503",
          "note": "Ratio derived from max group size ÷ minimum staff per group.",
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          "sourceUrl": "https://www.ris.bka.gv.at/GeltendeFassung.wxe?Abfrage=LrStmk&Gesetzesnummer=20001503",
          "note": "Ratio derived from max group size ÷ minimum staff per group.",
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      }
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      "jurisdictionName": "Arizona",
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      "jurisdictionName": "Colorado",
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        "school": {
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          "mapping": null
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    },
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      "jurisdiction": "CT",
      "jurisdictionName": "Connecticut",
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      "lastUpdated": "2026-08-21",
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          "sourceUrl": "https://eregulations.ct.gov/eRegsPortal/Browse/getDocument?guid=%7B406CF993-0200-C4F9-B08C-39A8E25176AE%7D",
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          "sourceUrl": "https://eregulations.ct.gov/eRegsPortal/Browse/getDocument?guid=%7B406CF993-0200-C4F9-B08C-39A8E25176AE%7D",
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          "sourceUrl": "https://regulations.delaware.gov/AdminCode/title14/933",
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        },
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          },
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          "sourceUrl": "https://regulations.delaware.gov/AdminCode/title14/933",
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          "mapping": null
        },
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          "sourceUrl": "https://regulations.delaware.gov/AdminCode/title14/933",
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          "mapping": null
        },
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          "sourceUrl": "https://regulations.delaware.gov/AdminCode/title14/933",
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          "sourceUrl": "https://regulations.delaware.gov/AdminCode/title14/933",
          "note": "State age band: School-age child: attending kindergarten or a higher grade.",
          "mapping": null
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      "country": "US",
      "jurisdiction": "DC",
      "jurisdictionName": "District of Columbia",
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      "lastUpdated": "2026-08-21",
      "legalBasis": "5-A DCMR Chapter 1 (Child Development Facilities: Licensing), § 121; Final Rulemaking 63 DCR 14640 (December 2, 2016); educator-qualification amendments Final Rule August 1, 2025",
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            "display": "1:4"
          },
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          "sourceUrl": "https://osse.dc.gov/sites/default/files/dc/sites/osse/documents/Child%20Development%20Center%20Licensing%20Orientation%20Webinar%20%28Oct.%2010%2C%202018%29.pdf",
          "note": "State age band: 0–24 months.",
          "mapping": null
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          "sourceUrl": "https://osse.dc.gov/sites/default/files/dc/sites/osse/documents/Child%20Development%20Center%20Licensing%20Orientation%20Webinar%20%28Oct.%2010%2C%202018%29.pdf",
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          "mapping": null
        },
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          "sourceUrl": "https://osse.dc.gov/sites/default/files/dc/sites/osse/documents/Child%20Development%20Center%20Licensing%20Orientation%20Webinar%20%28Oct.%2010%2C%202018%29.pdf",
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          "mapping": null
        },
        "age3to6": {
          "ratio": {
            "n": 8,
            "display": "1:8"
          },
          "maxGroup": "16",
          "sourceCitation": "5-A DCMR Chapter 1 (Child Development Facilities: Licensing), § 121; Final Rulemaking 63 DCR 14640 (December 2, 2016); educator-qualification amendments Final Rule August 1, 2025",
          "sourceUrl": "https://osse.dc.gov/sites/default/files/dc/sites/osse/documents/Child%20Development%20Center%20Licensing%20Orientation%20Webinar%20%28Oct.%2010%2C%202018%29.pdf",
          "note": "State age band: 30 months–48 months.",
          "mapping": "US splits 3–6 into age 3 and age 4; age-4 ratio 1:10, max group 20."
        },
        "school": {
          "ratio": {
            "n": 15,
            "display": "1:15"
          },
          "maxGroup": "30",
          "sourceCitation": "5-A DCMR Chapter 1 (Child Development Facilities: Licensing), § 121; Final Rulemaking 63 DCR 14640 (December 2, 2016); educator-qualification amendments Final Rule August 1, 2025",
          "sourceUrl": "https://osse.dc.gov/sites/default/files/dc/sites/osse/documents/Child%20Development%20Center%20Licensing%20Orientation%20Webinar%20%28Oct.%2010%2C%202018%29.pdf",
          "note": "State age band: Out-of-school-time care, 6 years and older.",
          "mapping": null
        }
      }
    },
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      "country": "US",
      "jurisdiction": "FL",
      "jurisdictionName": "Florida",
      "unverified": false,
      "lastUpdated": "2026-08-21",
      "legalBasis": "F.S. § 402.305(4); 65C-22.001 F.A.C. (Child Care Facility Handbook, Oct. 2021)",
      "cells": {
        "under1": {
          "ratio": {
            "n": 4,
            "display": "1:4"
          },
          "maxGroup": null,
          "sourceCitation": "F.S. § 402.305(4); 65C-22.001 F.A.C. (Child Care Facility Handbook, Oct. 2021)",
          "sourceUrl": "https://www.leg.state.fl.us/statutes/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&URL=0400-0499/0402/Sections/0402.305.html",
          "note": "State age band: from birth through 1 year of age.",
          "mapping": null
        },
        "age1to2": {
          "ratio": {
            "n": 6,
            "display": "1:6"
          },
          "maxGroup": null,
          "sourceCitation": "F.S. § 402.305(4); 65C-22.001 F.A.C. (Child Care Facility Handbook, Oct. 2021)",
          "sourceUrl": "https://www.leg.state.fl.us/statutes/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&URL=0400-0499/0402/Sections/0402.305.html",
          "note": "State age band: 1 year of age or older, but under 2 years of age.",
          "mapping": null
        },
        "age2to3": {
          "ratio": {
            "n": 11,
            "display": "1:11"
          },
          "maxGroup": null,
          "sourceCitation": "F.S. § 402.305(4); 65C-22.001 F.A.C. (Child Care Facility Handbook, Oct. 2021)",
          "sourceUrl": "https://www.leg.state.fl.us/statutes/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&URL=0400-0499/0402/Sections/0402.305.html",
          "note": "State age band: 2 years of age or older, but under 3 years of age.",
          "mapping": null
        },
        "age3to6": {
          "ratio": {
            "n": 15,
            "display": "1:15"
          },
          "maxGroup": null,
          "sourceCitation": "F.S. § 402.305(4); 65C-22.001 F.A.C. (Child Care Facility Handbook, Oct. 2021)",
          "sourceUrl": "https://www.leg.state.fl.us/statutes/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&URL=0400-0499/0402/Sections/0402.305.html",
          "note": "State age band: 3 years of age or older, but under 4 years of age.",
          "mapping": "US splits 3–6 into age 3 and age 4; age-4 ratio 1:20, max group —."
        },
        "school": {
          "ratio": {
            "n": 25,
            "display": "1:25"
          },
          "maxGroup": null,
          "sourceCitation": "F.S. § 402.305(4); 65C-22.001 F.A.C. (Child Care Facility Handbook, Oct. 2021)",
          "sourceUrl": "https://www.leg.state.fl.us/statutes/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&URL=0400-0499/0402/Sections/0402.305.html",
          "note": "State age band: 5 years of age or older.",
          "mapping": null
        }
      }
    },
    {
      "country": "US",
      "jurisdiction": "GA",
      "jurisdictionName": "Georgia",
      "unverified": false,
      "lastUpdated": "2026-08-21",
      "legalBasis": "Ga. Comp. R. & Regs. r. 591-1-1-.32",
      "cells": {
        "under1": {
          "ratio": {
            "n": 6,
            "display": "1:6"
          },
          "maxGroup": "12",
          "sourceCitation": "Ga. Comp. R. & Regs. r. 591-1-1-.32",
          "sourceUrl": "https://rules.sos.ga.gov/gac/591-1-1-.32",
          "note": "State age band: Infants less than one (1) year old or children under eighteen (18) months who are not walking.",
          "mapping": null
        },
        "age1to2": {
          "ratio": {
            "n": 8,
            "display": "1:8"
          },
          "maxGroup": "16",
          "sourceCitation": "Ga. Comp. R. & Regs. r. 591-1-1-.32",
          "sourceUrl": "https://rules.sos.ga.gov/gac/591-1-1-.32",
          "note": "State age band: One (1) year olds who are walking.",
          "mapping": null
        },
        "age2to3": {
          "ratio": {
            "n": 10,
            "display": "1:10"
          },
          "maxGroup": "20",
          "sourceCitation": "Ga. Comp. R. & Regs. r. 591-1-1-.32",
          "sourceUrl": "https://rules.sos.ga.gov/gac/591-1-1-.32",
          "note": "State age band: Two (2) year olds.",
          "mapping": null
        },
        "age3to6": {
          "ratio": {
            "n": 15,
            "display": "1:15"
          },
          "maxGroup": "30",
          "sourceCitation": "Ga. Comp. R. & Regs. r. 591-1-1-.32",
          "sourceUrl": "https://rules.sos.ga.gov/gac/591-1-1-.32",
          "note": "State age band: Three (3) year olds.",
          "mapping": "US splits 3–6 into age 3 and age 4; age-4 ratio 1:18, max group 36."
        },
        "school": {
          "ratio": {
            "n": 20,
            "display": "1:20 (age 5); 1:25 (6+)"
          },
          "maxGroup": "40 (age 5); 50 (6+)",
          "sourceCitation": "Ga. Comp. R. & Regs. r. 591-1-1-.32",
          "sourceUrl": "https://rules.sos.ga.gov/gac/591-1-1-.32",
          "note": "State age band: Five (5) year olds; Six (6) years and older.",
          "mapping": null
        }
      }
    },
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      "country": "US",
      "jurisdiction": "HI",
      "jurisdictionName": "Hawaii",
      "unverified": false,
      "lastUpdated": "2026-08-21",
      "legalBasis": "HAR §§ 17-895.1-36, 17-892.2-36, 17-891.2-36",
      "cells": {
        "under1": {
          "ratio": {
            "n": 3,
            "display": "1:3 or 1:4"
          },
          "maxGroup": "6 or 8",
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          "sourceUrl": "https://humanservices.hawaii.gov/bessd/child-care-program/child-care-licensing/child-care-regulations/",
          "note": "State age band: 6 weeks to 12 months (infant and toddler child care center).",
          "mapping": null
        },
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          "ratio": {
            "n": 3,
            "display": "1:3, 1:4, or 1:5"
          },
          "maxGroup": "6, 8, 10, or 12",
          "sourceCitation": "HAR §§ 17-895.1-36, 17-892.2-36, 17-891.2-36",
          "sourceUrl": "https://humanservices.hawaii.gov/bessd/child-care-program/child-care-licensing/child-care-regulations/",
          "note": "State age band: 12 months to 24 months (infant and toddler child care center).",
          "mapping": null
        },
        "age2to3": {
          "ratio": {
            "n": 8,
            "display": "1:8"
          },
          "maxGroup": "16",
          "sourceCitation": "HAR §§ 17-895.1-36, 17-892.2-36, 17-891.2-36",
          "sourceUrl": "https://humanservices.hawaii.gov/bessd/child-care-program/child-care-licensing/child-care-regulations/",
          "note": "State age band: 2 year olds (group child care center / group child care home; 24 months and older).",
          "mapping": null
        },
        "age3to6": {
          "ratio": {
            "n": 12,
            "display": "1:12"
          },
          "maxGroup": "24",
          "sourceCitation": "HAR §§ 17-895.1-36, 17-892.2-36, 17-891.2-36",
          "sourceUrl": "https://humanservices.hawaii.gov/bessd/child-care-program/child-care-licensing/child-care-regulations/",
          "note": "State age band: 3 year olds.",
          "mapping": "US splits 3–6 into age 3 and age 4; age-4 ratio 1:16, max group 32."
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        "school": {
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            "display": "1:20"
          },
          "maxGroup": "40",
          "sourceCitation": "HAR §§ 17-895.1-36, 17-892.2-36, 17-891.2-36",
          "sourceUrl": "https://humanservices.hawaii.gov/bessd/child-care-program/child-care-licensing/child-care-regulations/",
          "note": "State age band: 5 year and older.",
          "mapping": null
        }
      }
    },
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      "jurisdiction": "ID",
      "jurisdictionName": "Idaho",
      "unverified": false,
      "lastUpdated": "2026-08-21",
      "legalBasis": "Idaho Code tit. 39, ch. 11 (Basic Day Care License), esp. §§ 39-1102, 39-1109, 39-1114, 39-1119; IDAPA 16.06.03 (Daycare Licensing — fire/health/records; ratio table is in statute)",
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          },
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          "sourceUrl": "https://legislature.idaho.gov/statutesrules/idstat/title39/t39ch11/sect39-1109/",
          "note": "State age band: under the age of twenty-four (24) months.",
          "mapping": null
        },
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            "n": 6,
            "display": "1:6"
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          "sourceUrl": "https://legislature.idaho.gov/statutesrules/idstat/title39/t39ch11/sect39-1109/",
          "note": "State age band: under the age of twenty-four (24) months.",
          "mapping": null
        },
        "age2to3": {
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          "sourceUrl": "https://legislature.idaho.gov/statutesrules/idstat/title39/t39ch11/sect39-1109/",
          "note": "State age band: from twenty-four (24) months to under thirty-six (36) months of age.",
          "mapping": null
        },
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          "sourceUrl": "https://legislature.idaho.gov/statutesrules/idstat/title39/t39ch11/sect39-1109/",
          "note": "State age band: from thirty-six (36) months to under five (5) years of age.",
          "mapping": "US splits 3–6 into age 3 and age 4; age-4 ratio 1:13, max group —."
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          "sourceUrl": "https://legislature.idaho.gov/statutesrules/idstat/title39/t39ch11/sect39-1109/",
          "note": "State age band: from five (5) years to under thirteen (13) years of age.",
          "mapping": null
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      "jurisdiction": "IL",
      "jurisdictionName": "Illinois",
      "unverified": false,
      "lastUpdated": "2026-08-21",
      "legalBasis": "23 Ill. Adm. Code Part 2008 (Licensing Standards for Day Care Centers), esp. §§ 2008.90, 2008.140, 2008.150, 2008.190; recodified from 89 Ill. Adm. Code Part 407 (P.A. 103-594)",
      "cells": {
        "under1": {
          "ratio": {
            "n": 4,
            "display": "1:4"
          },
          "maxGroup": "12",
          "sourceCitation": "23 Ill. Adm. Code Part 2008 (Licensing Standards for Day Care Centers), esp. §§ 2008.90, 2008.140, 2008.150, 2008.190; recodified from 89 Ill. Adm. Code Part 407 (P.A. 103-594)",
          "sourceUrl": "https://www.ilga.gov/agencies/JCAR/EntirePart?titlepart=02302008",
          "note": "State age band: Infants (6 weeks through 14 months).",
          "mapping": null
        },
        "age1to2": {
          "ratio": {
            "n": 5,
            "display": "1:5"
          },
          "maxGroup": "15",
          "sourceCitation": "23 Ill. Adm. Code Part 2008 (Licensing Standards for Day Care Centers), esp. §§ 2008.90, 2008.140, 2008.150, 2008.190; recodified from 89 Ill. Adm. Code Part 407 (P.A. 103-594)",
          "sourceUrl": "https://www.ilga.gov/agencies/JCAR/EntirePart?titlepart=02302008",
          "note": "State age band: Toddlers (15 through 23 months).",
          "mapping": null
        },
        "age2to3": {
          "ratio": {
            "n": 8,
            "display": "1:8"
          },
          "maxGroup": "16",
          "sourceCitation": "23 Ill. Adm. Code Part 2008 (Licensing Standards for Day Care Centers), esp. §§ 2008.90, 2008.140, 2008.150, 2008.190; recodified from 89 Ill. Adm. Code Part 407 (P.A. 103-594)",
          "sourceUrl": "https://www.ilga.gov/agencies/JCAR/EntirePart?titlepart=02302008",
          "note": "State age band: Two years.",
          "mapping": null
        },
        "age3to6": {
          "ratio": {
            "n": 10,
            "display": "1:10"
          },
          "maxGroup": "20",
          "sourceCitation": "23 Ill. Adm. Code Part 2008 (Licensing Standards for Day Care Centers), esp. §§ 2008.90, 2008.140, 2008.150, 2008.190; recodified from 89 Ill. Adm. Code Part 407 (P.A. 103-594)",
          "sourceUrl": "https://www.ilga.gov/agencies/JCAR/EntirePart?titlepart=02302008",
          "note": "State age band: Three years.",
          "mapping": "US splits 3–6 into age 3 and age 4; age-4 ratio 1:10, max group 20."
        },
        "school": {
          "ratio": {
            "n": 20,
            "display": "1:20"
          },
          "maxGroup": "30",
          "sourceCitation": "23 Ill. Adm. Code Part 2008 (Licensing Standards for Day Care Centers), esp. §§ 2008.90, 2008.140, 2008.150, 2008.190; recodified from 89 Ill. Adm. Code Part 407 (P.A. 103-594)",
          "sourceUrl": "https://www.ilga.gov/agencies/JCAR/EntirePart?titlepart=02302008",
          "note": "State age band: School-age: Kindergartners present.",
          "mapping": null
        }
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    },
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      "country": "US",
      "jurisdiction": "IN",
      "jurisdictionName": "Indiana",
      "unverified": false,
      "lastUpdated": "2026-08-21",
      "legalBasis": "IC 12-17.2-4-14.5; 470 IAC 3-4.7 (Child Care Centers; Licensing), esp. §§ 3-4.7-21, -24, -25, -47, -48, -49, -50, -52, -53",
      "cells": {
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          "ratio": {
            "n": 5,
            "display": "1:5"
          },
          "maxGroup": "12",
          "sourceCitation": "IC 12-17.2-4-14.5; 470 IAC 3-4.7 (Child Care Centers; Licensing), esp. §§ 3-4.7-21, -24, -25, -47, -48, -49, -50, -52, -53",
          "sourceUrl": "https://www.in.gov/fssa/carefinder/files/Child-Staff-Ratios-Centers.pdf",
          "note": "State age band: Infants (6 weeks to 12 months).",
          "mapping": null
        },
        "age1to2": {
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            "n": 5,
            "display": "1:5"
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          "maxGroup": "12",
          "sourceCitation": "IC 12-17.2-4-14.5; 470 IAC 3-4.7 (Child Care Centers; Licensing), esp. §§ 3-4.7-21, -24, -25, -47, -48, -49, -50, -52, -53",
          "sourceUrl": "https://www.in.gov/fssa/carefinder/files/Child-Staff-Ratios-Centers.pdf",
          "note": "State age band: Young Toddlers (12–17 months).",
          "mapping": null
        },
        "age2to3": {
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      "lastUpdated": "2026-08-21",
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          "sourceCitation": "Mich. Admin. Code R 400.8222",
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          "sourceCitation": "Mich. Admin. Code R 400.8222",
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      "lastUpdated": "2026-08-21",
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      "jurisdiction": "TX",
      "jurisdictionName": "Texas",
      "unverified": false,
      "lastUpdated": "2026-08-21",
      "legalBasis": "26 TAC ch. 746",
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            "display": "1:4"
          },
          "maxGroup": "10",
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          "mapping": null
        },
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          "ratio": {
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            "display": "1:5"
          },
          "maxGroup": "13",
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            "n": 15,
            "display": "1:15"
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            "display": "1:22"
          },
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      "country": "US",
      "jurisdiction": "UT",
      "jurisdictionName": "Utah",
      "unverified": false,
      "lastUpdated": "2026-08-21",
      "legalBasis": "Utah Admin. Code R381-100",
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            "n": 4,
            "display": "1:4"
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          "maxGroup": "8",
          "sourceCitation": "Utah Admin. Code R381-100",
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          "mapping": null
        },
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            "display": "1:4"
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          "sourceCitation": "Utah Admin. Code R381-100",
          "sourceUrl": "https://www.law.cornell.edu/regulations/utah/Utah-Admin-Code-R381-100-10",
          "note": "State age band: 12-17 months - younger toddler.",
          "mapping": null
        },
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            "n": 8,
            "display": "1:8"
          },
          "maxGroup": "16",
          "sourceCitation": "Utah Admin. Code R381-100",
          "sourceUrl": "https://www.law.cornell.edu/regulations/utah/Utah-Admin-Code-R381-100-10",
          "note": "State age band: 2 years - twos.",
          "mapping": null
        },
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          "ratio": {
            "n": 12,
            "display": "1:12"
          },
          "maxGroup": "24",
          "sourceCitation": "Utah Admin. Code R381-100",
          "sourceUrl": "https://www.law.cornell.edu/regulations/utah/Utah-Admin-Code-R381-100-10",
          "note": "State age band: 3 years - threes.",
          "mapping": "US splits 3–6 into age 3 and age 4; age-4 ratio 1:15, max group 30."
        },
        "school": {
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            "n": 20,
            "display": "1:20"
          },
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          "sourceCitation": "Utah Admin. Code R381-100",
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          "note": "State age band: 5 years and older - school-age.",
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      }
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      "country": "US",
      "jurisdiction": "VT",
      "jurisdictionName": "Vermont",
      "unverified": false,
      "lastUpdated": "2026-08-21",
      "legalBasis": "CVR 13-171-004 (CBCCPP)",
      "cells": {
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          "ratio": {
            "n": 4,
            "display": "1:4"
          },
          "maxGroup": "8",
          "sourceCitation": "CVR 13-171-004 (CBCCPP)",
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          "note": "State age band: Birth - 18 months.",
          "mapping": null
        },
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          "ratio": {
            "n": 4,
            "display": "1:4"
          },
          "maxGroup": "10",
          "sourceCitation": "CVR 13-171-004 (CBCCPP)",
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          "note": "State age band: 18 months - 30 months.",
          "mapping": null
        },
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          "ratio": {
            "n": 5,
            "display": "1:5"
          },
          "maxGroup": "10",
          "sourceCitation": "CVR 13-171-004 (CBCCPP)",
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          "note": "State age band: 24 months - 36 months.",
          "mapping": null
        },
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          "ratio": {
            "n": 10,
            "display": "1:10"
          },
          "maxGroup": "20",
          "sourceCitation": "CVR 13-171-004 (CBCCPP)",
          "sourceUrl": "https://dcf.vermont.gov/cdd/laws-rules/licensing",
          "note": "State age band: 36 months - Kindergarten.",
          "mapping": "US splits 3–6 into age 3 and age 4; age-4 ratio 1:10, max group 20."
        },
        "school": {
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            "n": 13,
            "display": "1:13"
          },
          "maxGroup": "26",
          "sourceCitation": "CVR 13-171-004 (CBCCPP)",
          "sourceUrl": "https://dcf.vermont.gov/cdd/laws-rules/licensing",
          "note": "State age band: 1st grade and up.",
          "mapping": null
        }
      }
    },
    {
      "country": "US",
      "jurisdiction": "VA",
      "jurisdictionName": "Virginia",
      "unverified": false,
      "lastUpdated": "2026-08-21",
      "legalBasis": "8VAC20-780",
      "cells": {
        "under1": {
          "ratio": {
            "n": 4,
            "display": "1:4"
          },
          "maxGroup": "12",
          "sourceCitation": "8VAC20-780",
          "sourceUrl": "https://law.lis.virginia.gov/admincode/title8/agency20/chapter780/section350/",
          "note": "State age band: Birth up to 16 months.",
          "mapping": null
        },
        "age1to2": {
          "ratio": {
            "n": 5,
            "display": "1:5"
          },
          "maxGroup": "15",
          "sourceCitation": "8VAC20-780",
          "sourceUrl": "https://law.lis.virginia.gov/admincode/title8/agency20/chapter780/section350/",
          "note": "State age band: 16 months up to 24 months.",
          "mapping": null
        },
        "age2to3": {
          "ratio": {
            "n": 8,
            "display": "1:8"
          },
          "maxGroup": "24",
          "sourceCitation": "8VAC20-780",
          "sourceUrl": "https://law.lis.virginia.gov/admincode/title8/agency20/chapter780/section350/",
          "note": "State age band: 2 year olds.",
          "mapping": null
        },
        "age3to6": {
          "ratio": {
            "n": 10,
            "display": "1:10"
          },
          "maxGroup": "30",
          "sourceCitation": "8VAC20-780",
          "sourceUrl": "https://law.lis.virginia.gov/admincode/title8/agency20/chapter780/section350/",
          "note": "State age band: 3 year olds up to school age eligible.",
          "mapping": "US splits 3–6 into age 3 and age 4; age-4 ratio 1:10, max group 30."
        },
        "school": {
          "ratio": {
            "n": 18,
            "display": "1:18"
          },
          "maxGroup": null,
          "sourceCitation": "8VAC20-780",
          "sourceUrl": "https://law.lis.virginia.gov/admincode/title8/agency20/chapter780/section350/",
          "note": "State age band: School age eligible up to 9 years.",
          "mapping": null
        }
      }
    },
    {
      "country": "US",
      "jurisdiction": "WA",
      "jurisdictionName": "Washington",
      "unverified": false,
      "lastUpdated": "2026-08-21",
      "legalBasis": "WAC 110-300",
      "cells": {
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          "ratio": {
            "n": 4,
            "display": "1:4"
          },
          "maxGroup": "8",
          "sourceCitation": "WAC 110-300",
          "sourceUrl": "https://app.leg.wa.gov/wac/default.aspx?cite=110-300-0356",
          "note": "State age band: Infants (birth through eleven months of age).",
          "mapping": null
        },
        "age1to2": {
          "ratio": {
            "n": 7,
            "display": "1:7"
          },
          "maxGroup": "14",
          "sourceCitation": "WAC 110-300",
          "sourceUrl": "https://app.leg.wa.gov/wac/default.aspx?cite=110-300-0356",
          "note": "State age band: Toddlers (twelve through twenty-nine months of age).",
          "mapping": null
        },
        "age2to3": {
          "ratio": {
            "n": 7,
            "display": "1:7"
          },
          "maxGroup": "14",
          "sourceCitation": "WAC 110-300",
          "sourceUrl": "https://app.leg.wa.gov/wac/default.aspx?cite=110-300-0356",
          "note": "State age band: Toddlers (twelve through twenty-nine months of age).",
          "mapping": null
        },
        "age3to6": {
          "ratio": {
            "n": 10,
            "display": "1:10"
          },
          "maxGroup": "20",
          "sourceCitation": "WAC 110-300",
          "sourceUrl": "https://app.leg.wa.gov/wac/default.aspx?cite=110-300-0356",
          "note": "State age band: Preschoolers (thirty months through six years of age who are not attending kindergarten or elementary school).",
          "mapping": "US splits 3–6 into age 3 and age 4; age-4 ratio 1:10, max group 20."
        },
        "school": {
          "ratio": {
            "n": 15,
            "display": "1:15"
          },
          "maxGroup": "30",
          "sourceCitation": "WAC 110-300",
          "sourceUrl": "https://app.leg.wa.gov/wac/default.aspx?cite=110-300-0356",
          "note": "State age band: School-age children (five years through twelve years of age who are enrolled in or attending kindergarten or elementary school).",
          "mapping": null
        }
      }
    },
    {
      "country": "US",
      "jurisdiction": "WV",
      "jurisdictionName": "West Virginia",
      "unverified": false,
      "lastUpdated": "2026-08-21",
      "legalBasis": "78 CSR 1",
      "cells": {
        "under1": {
          "ratio": {
            "n": 4,
            "display": "1:4"
          },
          "maxGroup": "8",
          "sourceCitation": "78 CSR 1",
          "sourceUrl": "https://bfa.wv.gov/media/6926/download?inline=",
          "note": "State age band: 6 weeks – 1 year (6 weeks – 12 months).",
          "mapping": null
        },
        "age1to2": {
          "ratio": {
            "n": 4,
            "display": "1:4"
          },
          "maxGroup": "12",
          "sourceCitation": "78 CSR 1",
          "sourceUrl": "https://bfa.wv.gov/media/6926/download?inline=",
          "note": "State age band: 1 year – 2 years (13 months – 24 months).",
          "mapping": null
        },
        "age2to3": {
          "ratio": {
            "n": 8,
            "display": "1:8"
          },
          "maxGroup": "16",
          "sourceCitation": "78 CSR 1",
          "sourceUrl": "https://bfa.wv.gov/media/6926/download?inline=",
          "note": "State age band: 2 years (25 – 35 months).",
          "mapping": null
        },
        "age3to6": {
          "ratio": {
            "n": 10,
            "display": "1:10"
          },
          "maxGroup": "20",
          "sourceCitation": "78 CSR 1",
          "sourceUrl": "https://bfa.wv.gov/media/6926/download?inline=",
          "note": "State age band: 3 years (36 – 47 months).",
          "mapping": "US splits 3–6 into age 3 and age 4; age-4 ratio 1:12, max group 24."
        },
        "school": {
          "ratio": {
            "n": 16,
            "display": "1:16"
          },
          "maxGroup": "32",
          "sourceCitation": "78 CSR 1",
          "sourceUrl": "https://bfa.wv.gov/media/6926/download?inline=",
          "note": "State age band: School-age.",
          "mapping": null
        }
      }
    },
    {
      "country": "US",
      "jurisdiction": "WI",
      "jurisdictionName": "Wisconsin",
      "unverified": false,
      "lastUpdated": "2026-08-21",
      "legalBasis": "Wis. Admin. Code DCF 251",
      "cells": {
        "under1": {
          "ratio": {
            "n": 4,
            "display": "1:4"
          },
          "maxGroup": "8",
          "sourceCitation": "Wis. Admin. Code DCF 251",
          "sourceUrl": "https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/code/admin_code/dcf/201_252/251/055",
          "note": "State age band: Birth to 18 months.",
          "mapping": null
        },
        "age1to2": {
          "ratio": {
            "n": 7,
            "display": "1:7"
          },
          "maxGroup": "14",
          "sourceCitation": "Wis. Admin. Code DCF 251",
          "sourceUrl": "https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/code/admin_code/dcf/201_252/251/055",
          "note": "State age band: 18 months to 2½ Years.",
          "mapping": null
        },
        "age2to3": {
          "ratio": {
            "n": 8,
            "display": "1:8"
          },
          "maxGroup": "16",
          "sourceCitation": "Wis. Admin. Code DCF 251",
          "sourceUrl": "https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/code/admin_code/dcf/201_252/251/055",
          "note": "State age band: 2½ Years to 3 Years.",
          "mapping": null
        },
        "age3to6": {
          "ratio": {
            "n": 10,
            "display": "1:10"
          },
          "maxGroup": "20",
          "sourceCitation": "Wis. Admin. Code DCF 251",
          "sourceUrl": "https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/code/admin_code/dcf/201_252/251/055",
          "note": "State age band: 3 Years to 4 Years.",
          "mapping": "US splits 3–6 into age 3 and age 4; age-4 ratio 1:13, max group 26."
        },
        "school": {
          "ratio": {
            "n": 18,
            "display": "1:18"
          },
          "maxGroup": "36",
          "sourceCitation": "Wis. Admin. Code DCF 251",
          "sourceUrl": "https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/code/admin_code/dcf/201_252/251/055",
          "note": "State age band: 5 Years and Over.",
          "mapping": null
        }
      }
    },
    {
      "country": "US",
      "jurisdiction": "WY",
      "jurisdictionName": "Wyoming",
      "unverified": false,
      "lastUpdated": "2026-08-21",
      "legalBasis": "DFS Child Care Licensing Rules Ch. 11 (W.S. §§ 9-2-2104(a)(vii), 14-4-104)",
      "cells": {
        "under1": {
          "ratio": {
            "n": 4,
            "display": "1:4"
          },
          "maxGroup": "10",
          "sourceCitation": "DFS Child Care Licensing Rules Ch. 11 (W.S. §§ 9-2-2104(a)(vii), 14-4-104)",
          "sourceUrl": "https://dfs.wyo.gov/providers/child-care-2/licensing-rules/",
          "note": "State age band: Infants (birth to 12 months).",
          "mapping": null
        },
        "age1to2": {
          "ratio": {
            "n": 5,
            "display": "1:5"
          },
          "maxGroup": "12",
          "sourceCitation": "DFS Child Care Licensing Rules Ch. 11 (W.S. §§ 9-2-2104(a)(vii), 14-4-104)",
          "sourceUrl": "https://dfs.wyo.gov/providers/child-care-2/licensing-rules/",
          "note": "State age band: One-year olds.",
          "mapping": null
        },
        "age2to3": {
          "ratio": {
            "n": 8,
            "display": "1:8"
          },
          "maxGroup": "18",
          "sourceCitation": "DFS Child Care Licensing Rules Ch. 11 (W.S. §§ 9-2-2104(a)(vii), 14-4-104)",
          "sourceUrl": "https://dfs.wyo.gov/providers/child-care-2/licensing-rules/",
          "note": "State age band: Two-Year-Olds.",
          "mapping": null
        },
        "age3to6": {
          "ratio": {
            "n": 12,
            "display": "1:12"
          },
          "maxGroup": "30",
          "sourceCitation": "DFS Child Care Licensing Rules Ch. 11 (W.S. §§ 9-2-2104(a)(vii), 14-4-104)",
          "sourceUrl": "https://dfs.wyo.gov/providers/child-care-2/licensing-rules/",
          "note": "State age band: 3 and 4-Year-Olds.",
          "mapping": "US splits 3–6 into age 3 and age 4; age-4 ratio 1:12, max group 30."
        },
        "school": {
          "ratio": {
            "n": 18,
            "display": "1:18"
          },
          "maxGroup": "40",
          "sourceCitation": "DFS Child Care Licensing Rules Ch. 11 (W.S. §§ 9-2-2104(a)(vii), 14-4-104)",
          "sourceUrl": "https://dfs.wyo.gov/providers/child-care-2/licensing-rules/",
          "note": "State age band: School Age (5+).",
          "mapping": null
        }
      }
    },
    {
      "country": "NL",
      "jurisdiction": "NL",
      "jurisdictionName": "Netherlands",
      "unverified": false,
      "lastUpdated": "2026-09-28",
      "legalBasis": "Besluit kwaliteit kinderopvang (BWBR0039936)",
      "cells": {
        "under1": {
          "ratio": {
            "n": 3,
            "display": "1:3"
          },
          "maxGroup": "12",
          "sourceCitation": "Besluit kwaliteit kinderopvang art. 7 (BKR); art. 9 (stamgroep)",
          "sourceUrl": "https://wetten.overheid.nl/BWBR0039936/2024-07-01",
          "note": "Horizontale babygroep (tot 1 jaar) max. 12; op een verticale groep max. 8 kinderen tot 1 jaar; een groep met kinderen onder de 4 nooit groter dan 16.",
          "mapping": null
        },
        "age1to2": {
          "ratio": {
            "n": 5,
            "display": "1:5"
          },
          "maxGroup": "16",
          "sourceCitation": "Besluit kwaliteit kinderopvang art. 7 (BKR); art. 9 (stamgroep)",
          "sourceUrl": "https://wetten.overheid.nl/BWBR0039936/2024-07-01",
          "note": null,
          "mapping": null
        },
        "age2to3": {
          "ratio": {
            "n": 6,
            "display": "1:6"
          },
          "maxGroup": "16",
          "sourceCitation": "Besluit kwaliteit kinderopvang art. 7 (BKR); art. 9 (stamgroep)",
          "sourceUrl": "https://wetten.overheid.nl/BWBR0039936/2024-07-01",
          "note": null,
          "mapping": null
        },
        "age3to6": {
          "ratio": {
            "n": 8,
            "display": "1:8"
          },
          "maxGroup": "16",
          "sourceCitation": "Besluit kwaliteit kinderopvang art. 7 (BKR); art. 9 (stamgroep)",
          "sourceUrl": "https://wetten.overheid.nl/BWBR0039936/2024-07-01",
          "note": null,
          "mapping": "NL dagopvang ends at 4; ages 4–6 attend school + BSO, not dagopvang."
        },
        "school": {
          "ratio": {
            "n": 10,
            "display": "1:10"
          },
          "maxGroup": "30",
          "sourceCitation": "Besluit kwaliteit kinderopvang art. 16 (BKR, factor 0,1); art. 18 (basisgroep)",
          "sourceUrl": "https://wetten.overheid.nl/BWBR0039936/2024-07-01",
          "note": "Rekenregel-factor 0,1 per kind 4–6 jaar. Sinds 1 juli 2024 wordt de BKR op locatieniveau berekend, niet per basisgroep. Basisgroep max. 30, groter naarmate de kinderen ouder zijn.",
          "mapping": "NL BSO band is 4–7; 7–13 is 1:12 (rekenregel-factor 0,083)."
        }
      }
    },
    {
      "country": "FR",
      "jurisdiction": "FR",
      "jurisdictionName": "France",
      "unverified": false,
      "lastUpdated": "2026-09-28",
      "legalBasis": "Code de la santé publique, art. R.2324-43 à R.2324-46-4 (décret n° 2021-1131 du 30 août 2021)",
      "cells": {
        "under1": {
          "ratio": {
            "n": 5,
            "display": "1:5"
          },
          "maxGroup": null,
          "sourceCitation": "CSP art. R.2324-46-4 (option 1)",
          "sourceUrl": "https://www.legifrance.gouv.fr/codes/article_lc/LEGIARTI000043994530",
          "note": "France caps établissement capacity (≤ 12 places for a micro-crèche; a unité d'accueil ≤ 60), not per-age group size. Or 1:6 single option.",
          "mapping": "'Ne marchent pas' (non-walkers) ≈ under ~1 yr. France sets the ratio by mobility, not single year of age. Establishment may instead choose 1:6 for all ages (art. R.2324-46-4 option 2)."
        },
        "age1to2": {
          "ratio": {
            "n": 8,
            "display": "1:8"
          },
          "maxGroup": null,
          "sourceCitation": "CSP art. R.2324-46-4 (option 1)",
          "sourceUrl": "https://www.legifrance.gouv.fr/codes/article_lc/LEGIARTI000043994530",
          "note": "France caps établissement capacity (≤ 12 places for a micro-crèche; a unité d'accueil ≤ 60), not per-age group size.",
          "mapping": "'Marchent' (walkers). France sets the ratio by mobility, not single year of age. Establishment may instead choose 1:6 for all ages (art. R.2324-46-4 option 2)."
        },
        "age2to3": {
          "ratio": {
            "n": 8,
            "display": "1:8"
          },
          "maxGroup": null,
          "sourceCitation": "CSP art. R.2324-46-4 (option 1)",
          "sourceUrl": "https://www.legifrance.gouv.fr/codes/article_lc/LEGIARTI000043994530",
          "note": "France caps établissement capacity (≤ 12 places for a micro-crèche; a unité d'accueil ≤ 60), not per-age group size.",
          "mapping": "'Marchent' (walkers). France sets the ratio by mobility, not single year of age. Establishment may instead choose 1:6 for all ages (art. R.2324-46-4 option 2)."
        },
        "age3to6": {
          "ratio": {
            "n": 8,
            "display": "1:8"
          },
          "maxGroup": null,
          "sourceCitation": "CSP art. R.2324-46-4 (option 1)",
          "sourceUrl": "https://www.legifrance.gouv.fr/codes/article_lc/LEGIARTI000043994530",
          "note": "France caps établissement capacity (≤ 12 places for a micro-crèche; a unité d'accueil ≤ 60), not per-age group size.",
          "mapping": "'Marchent' (walkers); EAJE serve children under 6. France sets the ratio by mobility, not single year of age. Establishment may instead choose 1:6 for all ages (art. R.2324-46-4 option 2)."
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            "display": "—"
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          "maxGroup": null,
          "sourceCitation": null,
          "sourceUrl": null,
          "note": null,
          "mapping": "EAJE serve children under 6 (mostly under 3). School-age care (périscolaire, 6+) is a separate regime, not in the CSP EAJE taux."
        }
      }
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}