For field trips, what staffing is required?

• A. No additional staff is needed.
• B. One additional adult for every 20 children, and one credentialed staff member.
• C. Two additional adults for every 30 children.
• D. One uncredentialed staff member for safety.

Answer: (B)

This question tests supervision and qualification requirements for field trips. The best staffing approach is to have one additional adult for every 20 children, and to include one credentialed staff member. The extra adult helps keep the group together, monitor behavior, and provide hands-on support, while the credentialed staff member brings trained oversight, safety procedures, and the ability to handle emergencies or coordinate with the visiting site. Options that suggest no extra staff, a different (more or less stringent) ratio, or only an uncredentialed adult miss one or both of these essential elements, making them less safe or less compliant with typical field trip safety standards.