Help with space requirements.
I am considering registering my OH as my assistant but have being driving myself mad with working out the space requirements! I have my measurements but don't know how to work out from there how many under five's of each age band. :confused:
I have read conflicting advice suggesting; double bed size for usual (6 under 8yrs) ratios or double bed size per child?!
I am looking to increase the number of 'young children' I can care for. (If I can't increase numbers it won't be worth doing)
At the moment the only over 5yr old I care for is one 8 yr old 2.5 hrs a week one day after school. When the contract ends I am not planning to take on any school aged children.
So I want to change my ratio's rather than increasing the total number of children I can have.
I have a large lounge and the way I have it laid out gives two areas used for play, I have measured the space not including sofas or toys/toy storage. Also not including kitchen or garden that are also used for play.
So can anyone help or advise?
With an assistant how many under 5's for space:
Area 1 3m x 1.6m = 4.5
Area 2 3.1m x 3.3m = 10.23
Total area 14.73 m'2
Any help gratefully received!
