Target ratios define the maximum number of children that should be assigned to each staff member during different time periods. These ratios are crucial for maintaining safety and compliance.Documentation Index
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Understanding Target Ratios
Target ratios can be configured at two levels:Global Ratios
- Apply to all rooms when no room-specific ratio is set
- Typically set based on regulatory requirements
- Default ratio is usually 8:1 (8 children per staff member)
Room-Specific Ratios
- Override global ratios for specific rooms
- Allow for different ratios based on age groups or room types
- Baby rooms typically have lower ratios (e.g., 3:1 or 4:1)
Configuring Target Ratios
To access the target ratio configuration:- Click the Target Ratios button in the heatmap controls
- The ratio panel will open showing current ratio settings
- You can modify existing ratios or create new time-based ratios
Adding New Ratio Periods
To create different ratios for different times of day:- Click Click to split to split an existing time period
- Pigeonhole will create a new ratio period at the midpoint
- Adjust the times and ratios as needed
- Save your changes
Editing Ratio Boundaries
You can adjust when ratio changes occur by:- Dragging the boundary lines between ratio periods
- Pigeonhole will automatically update both adjacent periods
- Changes are reflected immediately in the heatmap
- Save your changes
Removing Ratio Periods
To remove a ratio period:- Click the Remove button next to the ratio
- Pigeonhole will merge the period with an adjacent one
- At least one ratio period must remain at all times
- Save your changes
Saving Ratio Changes
After making changes to target ratios:- Click the Save icon in the top right of the heatmap to apply changes
- Pigeonhole will update both room-specific and global ratios as appropriate