What is the minimum indoor space requirement per child?

• A. 20 square feet
• B. 30 square feet
• C. 40 square feet
• D. 50 square feet

Answer: (C)

Providing enough indoor space per child is about giving each child room to move, play, and be supervised safely. Licensing standards set a minimum usable indoor floor space per child to prevent crowding and allow proper classroom setup and activities. The minimum required is 40 square feet of usable indoor space for each child. When planning, count only usable floor space inside the activity areas and exclude bathrooms, kitchens, storage rooms, hallways, and offices. So, for example, ten children indoors would require at least 400 square feet of usable indoor space. The other options fall short of the minimum, while 40 square feet is the established baseline for the minimum.