What is the ratio for a caregiver supervising four-year-old children?

The appropriate caregiver-to-child ratio for supervising four-year-old children is 1:4. This means that one caregiver can effectively supervise four children of this age group. This ratio is designed to ensure that caregivers can provide adequate attention, supervision, and guidance to promote the children's safety and development.

Ratios are set based on developmental needs. Four-year-olds require a considerable amount of interaction and support to help with socialization, learning, and behavioral management. A lower ratio facilitates better supervision and allows caregivers to engage meaningfully with each child.

Higher ratios, such as 1:15 or 1:20, would not meet the necessary standards for effective care and supervision, as caregivers would be unable to adequately attend to the individual needs and safety of each child in their care. Ratios like 1:6, while somewhat closer, still do not meet the best practice standards for this age group.