California childcare management software
Childcare software in California built for inspection readiness
Pruvelo gives California directors real-time ratio visibility and audit-friendly exports that support licensing workflows.
California staff:child ratio requirements (by age group)
Source link and citation references are provided for verification. Last reviewed: 2026-04-01.
| Age group | Ratio | Max group size | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Infants (0–12 months) | 1:3 | 6 | CA CCR Title 22 §101215.2 (verify current text) |
| Toddlers (13–24 months) | 1:4 | 12 | CA CCR Title 22 §101215.2 (verify current text) |
| Young toddlers (25–36 months) | 1:4 | 14 | CA CCR Title 22 §101215.2 (verify current text) |
| Preschool (37–60 months) | 1:8 | 24 | CA CCR Title 22 §101215.2 (verify current text) |
| School-age (61+ months) | 1:10 | 30 | CA CCR Title 22 §101215.2 (verify current text) |
Real-time ratio visibility
See current staffing vs children present, with status that helps teams act before issues escalate.
Audit-friendly exports
Keep documentation organized so directors can respond quickly during licensing workflows.
Mobile-first attendance
Teachers can handle daily attendance on phones with fast, one-handed workflows.
FAQs — childcare software in California
- What are the staff:child ratio requirements for childcare centers in California?
- The ratio thresholds vary by age group. This page summarizes common licensed center ratios and links to the official licensing source for California.
- Does Pruvelo support California childcare licensing workflows?
- Yes. Pruvelo is built around compliance workflows and ratio monitoring that align to state requirements and audit-ready reporting.
- Where can I verify California licensing rules?
- Use the official source link in the ratio table for California to confirm the current rules and citations.