CLASSROOM STAFFINGRECP strives to maintain the following ratios throughout the day. All ratios are based on the goal of quality care and exceed Class A licensing standards. Generally, they are in accordance with NAEYC (National Association for the Education of Young Children) standards. Ratios are listed teachers: students.
1:3 Infants 6 weeks to 6 months old 1:4 Infants 6 months to 12 months old 1:5 Toddlers 12 months to 18 months 1:4/6 Toddlers 18 months to 24 months 1:6/7 Toddlers 24 months to 36 months 1:8/9 Preschoolers 3 years to 4 years 1:9/10 Preschoolers 4 to 5 years STAFF TRAININGAll Staff required to have 12 hours of continuing education plus Health & Safety Training, CPR and First Aid Annually.
| STAFF QUALIFICATIONAll Staff and Teachers of our Rayne Early Childhood Program must meet the requirements for their positions set by the Class A License of the State of Louisiana Department of Social Services Bureau of Licensing. Some of these requirements are as follows:
• Each staff member must be known in the community to have a good reputation. This means having no previous conviction of any crime of a violent or sexual nature, confirmed by a criminal records check, as well as having at least three work or personal references of good standing. • Each staff member must regularly pass and obtain the required personal health appraisal set by the guidelines of this licensure. • Staff Development is required as an ongoing annual process with the following procedures: • A four day supervised orientation of new staff which includes learning our programs policy and procedures, health and safety requirements, as well as job description & performance standards. • A teacher resource room, with internet access, is available planning. • Additionally, all staff are expected to earn a CDA (Child Development Associate) at program expense to maintain employment. |