Which spaces are excluded from the 40 square feet per child calculation?

• A. Bedrooms, kitchens, bathrooms, utility rooms, unfinished attics, or hallways.
• B. Living rooms
• C. Outdoor patios
• D. Garages

Answer: (A)

When determining space per child, you count only the areas that are actually used for child care activities and are suitable, safe, and supervised for children. Spaces that aren’t used for daily child care or aren’t appropriate for children don’t factor into the calculation.

The listed exclusions are all spaces that typically aren’t used for ongoing child care activities: bedrooms are for sleeping; kitchens and bathrooms are service areas with fixtures and hazards; utility rooms house equipment; unfinished attics aren’t finished or safe usable space; and hallways are just circulation paths. Because these areas aren’t designated and used for daily child care, they’re excluded from the 40 square feet per child calculation.