Childcare Center Ratios
My child is 2 and they attend a daycare that is owned by a publicly traded company. I have recently learned the staff to child ratio for Two's in a classroom is 1:8. That is alarming for this stage in development to have so many two year old toddlers assigned to one teacher and a max classroom of 16 with 2 teachers. These are small humans learning how to regulate their emotions, use the potty, tuning their motor skills, and exploring physical boundaries all while having one nap during the day. It is a lot for me as a parent with one and I cannot imagine having 8 all at that same demanding age of life.
Have any parents tried getting the ratios reduced? If so, what were the steps taken?
\*\*\*Revised\*\*\* Virginia's state licensure requirement is 1:8 and I am aware that this is going to take a legislative process to change.
I'm looking for real suggestions and advice so please no asinine opinions or snarky remarks - especially if you are not a parent using or part of the daycare system for your little. Thanks in advance.