Ga. Comp. R. & Regs. R. 591-1-1-.35 - Swimming Pools and Water-related Activities
Ages of Children |
Staff:Child Ratio* |
Under two and one-half (2 1/2) yrs. |
1:2 |
Two and one-half (2 1/2) to four (4) yrs. |
1:5 |
Four (4) yrs. and older who cannot swim a distance of fifteen (15) yards unassisted ** |
1:6 |
Four (4) yrs. and older who can swim a distance of fifteen (15) yards unassisted ** |
1:15 |
* At least one person must have current evidence of having completed successfully a training program in lifeguarding offered by a water-safety instructor certified by the American Red Cross or YMCA or YWCA or other recognized standard-setting agency for water safety instruction. Such person may be a Center Staff member or an employee of a water facility (e.g., local swimming pool).
** In lieu of requiring each child to take a swimming test to determine whether the child can swim a distance of fifteen (15) yards unassisted, Center Staff may accept copies of certificates or cards from a recognized water-safety instruction organization showing that the child has successfully completed a swimming class which required the child to swim a distance of fifteen (15) yards unassisted.
Ages of Children |
Staff:Child Ratio* |
Infants less than one (1) year old or children under eighteen (18) months who are not walking |
1:6 |
One (1) year olds who are walking |
1:8 |
Two (2) year olds |
1:10 |
Three (3) year olds |
1:15 |
Four (4) year olds |
1:18 |
Five (5) year olds |
1:20 |
Six (6) years and older |
1:25 |
Notes
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