S.D. Admin. R. 67:42:08:03
Child care staff must be employed to maintain daily living conditions for all children in care. There must be at least one staff member to supervise each 6 children or fraction thereof during waking hours whenever children are present. During sleeping hours, there must be at least one staff member present and awake in each separate sleeping unit to supervise children, but not less than one staff member for each 12 children or fraction thereof in the building. There must be a minimum of two adults on the grounds at all times. Additional child care staff must be on call. A list of the staff members on call must be posted by the facility's telephone in case of an emergency. The facility must have a written plan to ensure that staff, law enforcement, or appropriate emergency responders are available at the center within a reasonable time in the event of an emergency. Arrangements must be made for employing substitute staff to serve children in emergencies, during vacations or illness of regular staff, and during the time when regular staff is off duty. Auxiliary staff members, such as certified special education teachers, mental health professionals, and physical or occupational therapists, must be provided according to the defined purposes of the center.
The department may require a higher adult-child ratio if on-site visits indicate a need for more supervision to maintain control and discipline.
S.D. Admin. R. 67:42:08:03
General Authority: SDCL 26-6-16.
Law Implemented: SDCL 26-6-16.