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Texas Administrative Code › Title 26 - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES › Part 1 - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION › Chapter 747 - MINIMUM STANDARDS FOR CHILD-CARE HOMES › Subchapter E - CHILD/CAREGIVER RATIOS AND GROUP SIZES › Division 1 - DETERMINING CHILD/CAREGIVER RATIOS AND GROUP SIZES › Section 747.1605 - May I ever care for more than 12 children in my registered or licensed child-care home?

Current through Reg. 49, No. 28; July 12, 2024
No. The total number of children in care must never
						exceed 12, and may be fewer than 12 depending on the ages of the children in
						the child-care home. This number includes all children present in the
						child-care home and any children in your care away from the child-care home,
						such as those on a field trip or being transported.
Texas Administrative Code › Title 26 - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES › Part 1 - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION › Chapter 747 - MINIMUM STANDARDS FOR CHILD-CARE HOMES › Subchapter E - CHILD/CAREGIVER RATIOS AND GROUP SIZES › Division 1 - DETERMINING CHILD/CAREGIVER RATIOS AND GROUP SIZES › Section 747.1607 - May I reduce the number of caregivers supervising children during naptime?

Current through Reg. 49, No. 28; July 12, 2024
No. You may not reduce the number of caregivers while
						children are napping.
Texas Administrative Code › Title 26 - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES › Part 1 - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION › Chapter 747 - MINIMUM STANDARDS FOR CHILD-CARE HOMES › Subchapter E - CHILD/CAREGIVER RATIOS AND GROUP SIZES › Division 1 - DETERMINING CHILD/CAREGIVER RATIOS AND GROUP SIZES › Section 747.1609 - May I adjust the child/caregiver ratio when I am opening and closing my child-care home?

Current through Reg. 49, No. 28; July 12, 2024
No. You may not reduce the number of caregivers
						supervising the children during opening and closing times.
Texas Administrative Code › Title 26 - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES › Part 1 - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION › Chapter 747 - MINIMUM STANDARDS FOR CHILD-CARE HOMES › Subchapter E - CHILD/CAREGIVER RATIOS AND GROUP SIZES › Division 2 - REGULAR RATIOS AND GROUP SIZES IN THE REGISTERED CHILD-CARE HOME › Section 747.1701 - How many children may I care for in my registered child-care home?

Current through Reg. 49, No. 28; July 12, 2024
There must not be more children in your registered
						child-care home at the same time than is shown in the following chart:
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Texas Administrative Code › Title 26 - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES › Part 1 - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION › Chapter 747 - MINIMUM STANDARDS FOR CHILD-CARE HOMES › Subchapter E - CHILD/CAREGIVER RATIOS AND GROUP SIZES › Division 2 - REGULAR RATIOS AND GROUP SIZES IN THE REGISTERED CHILD-CARE HOME › Section 747.1703 - If I have an additional caregiver present to supervise children in my registered child-care home, may I care for more children?

Current through Reg. 49, No. 28; July 12, 2024
If your child-care home is registered, you may not
						increase the number of children in care if two or more caregivers are caring
						for the children.
Texas Administrative Code › Title 26 - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES › Part 1 - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION › Chapter 747 - MINIMUM STANDARDS FOR CHILD-CARE HOMES › Subchapter E - CHILD/CAREGIVER RATIOS AND GROUP SIZES › Division 3 - REGULAR RATIOS AND GROUP SIZES IN THE LICENSED CHILD-CARE HOME › Section 747.1801 - How many children may I care for in my licensed child-care home?

Current through Reg. 49, No. 28; July 12, 2024
There must not be more children in your licensed
						child-care home at the same time than is shown in the following chart:
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Texas Administrative Code › Title 26 - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES › Part 1 - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION › Chapter 747 - MINIMUM STANDARDS FOR CHILD-CARE HOMES › Subchapter E - CHILD/CAREGIVER RATIOS AND GROUP SIZES › Division 3 - REGULAR RATIOS AND GROUP SIZES IN THE LICENSED CHILD-CARE HOME › Section 747.1803 - If I have an additional caregiver present to supervise children in my licensed child-care home, may I care for more children?

Current through Reg. 49, No. 28; July 12, 2024
If your child-care home is licensed, then the following
						child/caregiver ratio and maximum group size applies when two caregivers are
						caring for the children:
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Texas Administrative Code › Title 26 - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES › Part 1 - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION › Chapter 747 - MINIMUM STANDARDS FOR CHILD-CARE HOMES › Subchapter E - CHILD/CAREGIVER RATIOS AND GROUP SIZES › Division 3 - REGULAR RATIOS AND GROUP SIZES IN THE LICENSED CHILD-CARE HOME › Section 747.1805 - Must I limit the ages of children in care if there are three or more caregivers present?

Current through Reg. 49, No. 28; July 12, 2024
If your child-care home is licensed and more than two
						caregivers are present caring for the children, then you may care for 12
						children of any age from birth through 13 years.
Texas Administrative Code › Title 26 - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES › Part 1 - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION › Chapter 747 - MINIMUM STANDARDS FOR CHILD-CARE HOMES › Subchapter E - CHILD/CAREGIVER RATIOS AND GROUP SIZES › Division 4 - RATIOS FOR FIELD TRIPS › Section 747.1901 - Do I need additional caregivers when I take children away from my licensed or registered child-care home for field trips or walks?

Current through Reg. 49, No. 28; July 12, 2024
(a) When children are on a field trip and are
					 mixing with children and adults who are not from your child-care home,
					 including but not limited to, trips to the skating rink, shopping, public park,
					 or amusement park, you must meet the following child/caregiver ratio:
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(b) The
					 child/caregiver ratio for field trips may include adult volunteers or household
					 members who are not qualified as caregivers only for trips when children are
					 mixing with children and adults who are not from your child-care home, as long
					 as you maintain at least the regular ratio for your registered or licensed
					 child-care home, as applicable, with qualified caregivers.
(c) You must maintain the regular
					 child/caregiver ratio specified in this subchapter for registered and licensed
					 child-care homes, as applicable, when children are on a field trip in an
					 enclosed controlled area, including but not limited to, events planned only for
					 your group such as library story time, tours of the fire department, or on a
					 walk in the neighborhood.
Texas Administrative Code › Title 26 - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES › Part 1 - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION › Chapter 747 - MINIMUM STANDARDS FOR CHILD-CARE HOMES › Subchapter E - CHILD/CAREGIVER RATIOS AND GROUP SIZES › Division 4 - RATIOS FOR FIELD TRIPS › Section 747.1903 - If I provide transportation, how many caregivers must I have in the vehicle to supervise the children?

Current through Reg. 49, No. 28; July 12, 2024
(a) You must have
					 one caregiver in addition to the driver if you transport more than four
					 children who are younger than 24 months.
(b) When you transport children two years and
					 older, you must comply with the regular child/caregiver ratio. The driver may
					 be counted in this ratio if the driver meets the caregiver
					 qualifications.
Texas Administrative Code › Title 26 - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES › Part 1 - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION › Chapter 747 - MINIMUM STANDARDS FOR CHILD-CARE HOMES › Subchapter E - CHILD/CAREGIVER RATIOS AND GROUP SIZES › Division 5 - RATIOS FOR WATER ACTIVITIES › Section 747.2001 - Must I have additional caregivers for wading/splashing activities?

Current through Reg. 49, No. 28; July 12, 2024
(a) Whenever children use a wading or
					 splashing pool (two feet of water or less), you must use the child/caregiver
					 ratio for wading/splashing activities for all children in care.
(b) If there is more than one child under 24
					 months in care, a second adult must be present.
(c) The maximum number of children one
					 caregiver can supervise while children use a splashing or wading pool (two feet
					 of water or less) is based on the age of the youngest child in the group and is
					 specified in the following chart:
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Texas Administrative Code › Title 26 - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES › Part 1 - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION › Chapter 747 - MINIMUM STANDARDS FOR CHILD-CARE HOMES › Subchapter E - CHILD/CAREGIVER RATIOS AND GROUP SIZES › Division 5 - RATIOS FOR WATER ACTIVITIES › Section 747.2005 - What are the child/caregiver ratios for swimming activities?

Current through Reg. 49, No. 28; July 12, 2024
(a) When your child-care home uses a swimming
					 pool (more than two feet of water) and four or more children are swimming,
					 there must be at least two caregivers present supervising the children who are
					 swimming.
(b) The maximum number of
					 children one caregiver can supervise while children are swimming is based on
					 the age of the youngest child in the group. You must use the following
					 child/caregiver ratio for swimming activities:
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Texas Administrative Code › Title 26 - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES › Part 1 - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION › Chapter 747 - MINIMUM STANDARDS FOR CHILD-CARE HOMES › Subchapter E - CHILD/CAREGIVER RATIOS AND GROUP SIZES › Division 5 - RATIOS FOR WATER ACTIVITIES › Section 747.2009 - Must I have a certified lifeguard on duty when children are swimming in more than two feet of water?

Current through Reg. 49, No. 28; July 12, 2024
Yes. When children are swimming in more than two feet of
						water, a certified lifeguard must be on duty at all times.
Texas Administrative Code › Title 26 - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES › Part 1 - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION › Chapter 747 - MINIMUM STANDARDS FOR CHILD-CARE HOMES › Subchapter E - CHILD/CAREGIVER RATIOS AND GROUP SIZES › Division 5 - RATIOS FOR WATER ACTIVITIES › Section 747.2011 - May I count the certified lifeguard in the child/caregiver ratio?

Current through Reg. 49, No. 28; July 12, 2024
(a) You must not count the certified
					 lifeguard in the child/caregiver ratio when people other than the children from
					 your child-care home are swimming.
(b) If only children from your child-care
					 home are swimming, you may count the certified lifeguard in the child/caregiver
					 ratio, although the lifeguard must never be left alone with any of the children
					 unless the lifeguard is also a qualified caregiver for your child care
					 home.
Texas Administrative Code › Title 26 - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES › Part 1 - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION › Chapter 747 - MINIMUM STANDARDS FOR CHILD-CARE HOMES › Subchapter E - CHILD/CAREGIVER RATIOS AND GROUP SIZES › Division 5 - RATIOS FOR WATER ACTIVITIES › Section 747.2013 - Must persons who are counted in the child/caregiver ratio during swimming know how to swim?

Current through Reg. 49, No. 28; July 12, 2024
Yes. Each person included in the child/caregiver ratio
						for swimming in two feet of water or more must be able to swim and must be
						prepared to do so in an emergency.
Texas Administrative Code › Title 26 - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES › Part 1 - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION › Chapter 747 - MINIMUM STANDARDS FOR CHILD-CARE HOMES › Subchapter E - CHILD/CAREGIVER RATIOS AND GROUP SIZES › Division 5 - RATIOS FOR WATER ACTIVITIES › Section 747.2015 - May I include volunteers or household members who do not meet minimum qualifications for caregivers in the child/caregiver ratio for water activities?

Current through Reg. 49, No. 28; July 12, 2024
Yes. To meet the child/caregiver ratio for
						splashing/wading and swimming activities, you may include adult volunteers and
						adult household members who do not meet the minimum qualifications for
						caregivers specified in Subchapter D of this chapter (relating to Personnel),
						provided that:
(1) You maintain at
					 least the child/caregiver ratios required in Division 2 of this subchapter
					 (relating to Regular Ratios and Group Sizes in the Registered Child-Care Home),
					 or Division 3 of this subchapter (relating to Regular Ratios and Group Sizes in
					 the Licensed Child-Care Home), as applicable, with caregivers who do meet the
					 minimum qualifications for caregivers;
(2) All persons included in the ratios for
					 water activities must be able to swim and must be prepared to do so in an
					 emergency; and
(3) You ensure
					 compliance with all other minimum standards, including, but not limited to,
					 standards relating to supervision, discipline, and guidance.
Texas Administrative Code › Title 26 - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES › Part 1 - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION › Chapter 747 - MINIMUM STANDARDS FOR CHILD-CARE HOMES › Subchapter E - CHILD/CAREGIVER RATIOS AND GROUP SIZES › Division 5 - RATIOS FOR WATER ACTIVITIES › Section 747.2017 - Must I have additional caregivers for sprinkler play?

Current through Reg. 49, No. 28; July 12, 2024
We do not require additional caregivers for sprinkler
						play; however, you must not leave a child alone with the sprinkler
						equipment.
Texas Administrative Code › Title 26 - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES › Part 1 - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION › Chapter 747 - MINIMUM STANDARDS FOR CHILD-CARE HOMES › Subchapter F - DEVELOPMENTAL ACTIVITIES AND ACTIVITY PLAN › Section 747.2101 - What must I consider when providing planned activities for the children in my child-care home?

Current through Reg. 49, No. 28; July 12, 2024
You must provide a planned program of activities designed
					 to meet the individual needs and developmental levels of the children in the
					 group.
Texas Administrative Code › Title 26 - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES › Part 1 - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION › Chapter 747 - MINIMUM STANDARDS FOR CHILD-CARE HOMES › Subchapter F - DEVELOPMENTAL ACTIVITIES AND ACTIVITY PLAN › Section 747.2102 - What written activity plans must I follow?

Current through Reg. 49, No. 28; July 12, 2024
(a) You must develop and follow a written
				  activity plan that complies with §
										747.2103
				  of this subchapter (relating to What must a written activity plan include?).
(b) The activity plan must include
				  all children in the group regardless of special care needs.
Texas Administrative Code › Title 26 - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES › Part 1 - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION › Chapter 747 - MINIMUM STANDARDS FOR CHILD-CARE HOMES › Subchapter F - DEVELOPMENTAL ACTIVITIES AND ACTIVITY PLAN › Section 747.2103 - What must a written activity plan include?

Current through Reg. 49, No. 28; July 12, 2024
(a) A written activity plan must:
(1) List the dates (daily, weekly, or
				  monthly) the plan covers;
(2)
				  Outline the specific daily activities, as required by § 747.2104 of this
				  subchapter (relating to What specific activities must I include in a written
				  activity plan?);
(3) Include
				  sufficient time for activities and routines so that children can progress at
				  their own developmental rate; and
(4) Not include long waiting periods between
				  activities or prolonged periods during which children stand or sit.
Texas Administrative Code › Title 26 - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES › Part 1 - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION › Chapter 747 - MINIMUM STANDARDS FOR CHILD-CARE HOMES › Subchapter F - DEVELOPMENTAL ACTIVITIES AND ACTIVITY PLAN › Section 747.2104 - What specific activities must I include in a written activity plan?

Current through Reg. 49, No. 28; July 12, 2024
(a) You must include these daily activities
				  in your written activity plan:
(1) A minimum
				  of two daily opportunities for outdoor play, weather permitting, in which a
				  child makes use of both small and large muscles;
(2) A balance of active and quiet play that
				  incorporates group and individual activities both indoors and outdoors;
(3) Child-initiated activities
				  where:
(A) The equipment, materials, and
				  supplies are within reach of the child; and
(B) The child chooses the activity on the
				  child's own initiative;
(4) Caregiver-initiated activities that the
				  caregiver directs or chooses, at least two of which must promote movement;
(5) Regular meal and snack times
				  as specified in Subchapter Q of this Chapter (relating to Nutrition and Food
				  Service); and
(6) Supervised
				  naptimes or rest times.
Texas Administrative Code › Title 26 - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES › Part 1 - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION › Chapter 747 - MINIMUM STANDARDS FOR CHILD-CARE HOMES › Subchapter F - DEVELOPMENTAL ACTIVITIES AND ACTIVITY PLAN › Section 747.2105 - May I use a screen time activity with a child?

Current through Reg. 49, No. 28; July 12, 2024
(a) You may not use a screen time activity
				  for a child under the age of two years.
(b) You may use a screen time activity to
				  supplement, but not to replace, an activity with a child who is two years old
				  or older that is described in §
										747.2407
				  of this chapter (relating to What activities must I provide for a toddler ?),
				  §
										747.2507
				  of this chapter (relating to What activities must I provide for a
				  pre-kindergarten age child ?), and §
										747.2607
				  of this chapter (relating to What activities must I provide for a school-age
				  child ?).
(c) If you use a screen
				  time activity for a child at your home , you must ensure that the activity :
(1) Is related to the planned activities that
				  meet educational goals;
(2) Is
				  age-appropriate;
(3) Does not
				  exceed one hour per day;
(4) Is not
				  used during mealtime, snack times, naptimes, or rest times;
(5) Does not include advertising or violence;
				  and
(6) Is turned off when not in
				  use.
Texas Administrative Code › Title 26 - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES › Part 1 - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION › Chapter 747 - MINIMUM STANDARDS FOR CHILD-CARE HOMES › Subchapter F - DEVELOPMENTAL ACTIVITIES AND ACTIVITY PLAN › Section 747.2107 - What are my responsibilities when planning activities for a child in care with special care needs?

Current through Reg. 49, No. 28; July 12, 2024
You must:
(1)
				  Provide a child with special care needs with the accommodations recommended by:
(A) A health-care professional; or
(B) A qualified professional affiliated with
				  the local school district or early childhood intervention
				  program;
Texas Administrative Code › Title 26 - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES › Part 1 - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION › Chapter 747 - MINIMUM STANDARDS FOR CHILD-CARE HOMES › Subchapter H - BASIC CARE REQUIREMENTS FOR INFANTS › Section 747.2301 - What are the basic care requirements for infants?

Current through Reg. 49, No. 28; July 12, 2024
Basic care for infants must include:
(1) Individual attention given to each infant
				  including playing, talking, cuddling, and holding;
(2) Holding and comforting an infant who is
				  upset;
(3) Prompt attention given
				  to physical needs, such as feeding and diapering;
(4) Talking to infants as they are fed,
				  changed, and held, such as naming objects, singing, or saying rhymes;
				  and
(5) Ensuring objects less than
				  1 and 1/4 inches in diameter are kept out of the reach of infants or
				  toddlers.
Texas Administrative Code › Title 26 - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES › Part 1 - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION › Chapter 747 - MINIMUM STANDARDS FOR CHILD-CARE HOMES › Subchapter H - BASIC CARE REQUIREMENTS FOR INFANTS › Section 747.2303 - How must I arrange the space where I care for infants?

Current through Reg. 49, No. 28; July 12, 2024
The room arrangement of the infant care area must:
(1) Make it possible for caregivers to see
				  and/or hear infants and be able to intervene when necessary;
(2) Include safe, open, floor space for floor
				  time play;
(3) Have cribs far
				  enough apart so that one infant may not reach into another crib; and
(4) Provide caregivers enough space to walk
				  and work between cribs, cots, and mats.
Texas Administrative Code › Title 26 - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES › Part 1 - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION › Chapter 747 - MINIMUM STANDARDS FOR CHILD-CARE HOMES › Subchapter H - BASIC CARE REQUIREMENTS FOR INFANTS › Section 747.2305 - What furnishings and equipment must I have available for infants?

Current through Reg. 49, No. 28; July 12, 2024
Furnishings and equipment for infants must include at least
					 the following:
(1) An individual crib
				  to sleep in for each non-walking infant younger than 12 months of
				  age;
(2) An individual crib, cot,
				  bed, or mat that is waterproof or washable for each:
(A) Walking infant; and
(B) Non-walking infant 12 months of age or
				  older;
Texas Administrative Code › Title 26 - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES › Part 1 - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION › Chapter 747 - MINIMUM STANDARDS FOR CHILD-CARE HOMES › Subchapter H - BASIC CARE REQUIREMENTS FOR INFANTS › Section 747.2307 - Must the equipment I use for infants be equipped with safety straps?

Current through Reg. 49, No. 28; July 12, 2024
If the manufacturer requires safety straps on a chair,
					 swing, stroller, infant carrier, bouncer seat, or similar type of equipment,
					 then the safety straps must be fastened whenever a child is using the
					 equipment.
Texas Administrative Code › Title 26 - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES › Part 1 - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION › Chapter 747 - MINIMUM STANDARDS FOR CHILD-CARE HOMES › Subchapter H - BASIC CARE REQUIREMENTS FOR INFANTS › Section 747.2309 - What specific safety requirements must my cribs meet?

Current through Reg. 49, No. 28; July 12, 2024
(a) All full-size and non-full-size cribs
				  must have:
(1) A firm, flat mattress that
				  snugly fits the sides of the crib and that is specifically designed for use
				  with the crib model number. The mattress must not be supplemented with
				  additional foam material or pads;
(2) Sheets that fit snugly and do not present
				  an entanglement hazard;
(3) A
				  mattress that is waterproof or washable;
(4) Secure mattress support hangers, and no
				  loose hardware, or improperly installed or damaged parts;
(5) A maximum of 2 3/8 inches between crib
				  slats or poles;
(6) No corner posts
				  over 1/16 inch above the end panels;
(7) No cutout areas in the headboard or
				  footboard that would entrap an infant's head or body;
(8) Drop gates, if present, which fasten
				  securely and cannot be opened by a child; and
(9) Documentation that each crib meets the
				  applicable federal rules at Title 16, Code of Federal Regulations, Parts 1219
				  or 1220, concerning "Safety Standards for Full-Size Baby Cribs" and "Safety
				  Standards for Non-Full-Size Baby Cribs," respectively, or documentation that
				  each crib is a medical device listed and registered with the U.S. Food and Drug
				  Administration.
Texas Administrative Code › Title 26 - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES › Part 1 - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION › Chapter 747 - MINIMUM STANDARDS FOR CHILD-CARE HOMES › Subchapter H - BASIC CARE REQUIREMENTS FOR INFANTS › Section 747.2311 - Are play yards allowed?

Current through Reg. 49, No. 28; July 12, 2024
You may use a play yard, which is a mesh or fabric sided
					 crib, if it meets the following safety requirements:
(1) The play yards must be used according to
				  the manufacturer's instructions, including the cleaning of the play
				  yard;
(2) Play yards must have:
(A) A firm, flat mattress that snugly fits
				  the sides of the play yard and that is designed by the manufacturer
				  specifically for the play yard model number. The mattress must not be
				  supplemented with additional foam material or pads;
(B) Sheets that fit snugly and do not present
				  an entanglement hazard;
(C) A
				  mattress that is waterproof or washable;
(D) Secure mattress support hangers, and no
				  loose hardware or improperly installed or damaged parts;
(E) A minimum height of 22 inches from the
				  top of the railing to the mattress support at its lowest level;
(F) Folded sides that securely latch in place
				  when raised;
(G) For play yards
				  that have mesh sides, mesh openings that are 1/4 inch or less; and
(H) Mesh or fabric that is securely attached
				  to the top rail, side rail, and floor plate; and
Texas Administrative Code › Title 26 - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES › Part 1 - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION › Chapter 747 - MINIMUM STANDARDS FOR CHILD-CARE HOMES › Subchapter H - BASIC CARE REQUIREMENTS FOR INFANTS › Section 747.2313 - Are stacking wall cribs allowed?

Current through Reg. 49, No. 28; July 12, 2024
You may use a stacking wall crib that meets the
					 requirements specified in § 747.2309 of Title 40 (relating to What
					 specific safety requirements must my cribs meet?), and you:
(1) Do not stack more than two
				  cribs;
(2) Only use a stacked crib
				  for an infant who cannot stand or is able to stand without hitting the infant's
				  head on either the top crib or the ceiling above the top crib;
(3) Use the crib according to manufacturer's
				  directions; and
(4) Securely latch
				  the crib's doors/gates anytime an infant is in the crib.
Texas Administrative Code › Title 26 - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES › Part 1 - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION › Chapter 747 - MINIMUM STANDARDS FOR CHILD-CARE HOMES › Subchapter H - BASIC CARE REQUIREMENTS FOR INFANTS › Section 747.2315 - What specific types of equipment am I prohibited from using with infants?

Current through Reg. 49, No. 28; July 12, 2024
(a) You may not use the
				  following equipment for infants, which has been identified as unsafe for
				  infants by the Consumer Product Safety Commission and the American Academy of
				  Pediatrics:
(1) Baby walkers, which are
				  devices that allow an infant to sit inside a walker equipped with rollers or
				  wheels and move across the floor;
(2) Baby doorway jumpers, which are devices
				  that allow an infant to bounce while supported in a seat by an elastic "bungee
				  cord" suspended from a doorway;
(3)
				  Accordion Safety gates; and
(4)
				  Bean bags, waterbeds, and foam pads used as sleeping
				  equipment.
Texas Administrative Code › Title 26 - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES › Part 1 - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION › Chapter 747 - MINIMUM STANDARDS FOR CHILD-CARE HOMES › Subchapter H - BASIC CARE REQUIREMENTS FOR INFANTS › Section 747.2317 - What activities must I provide for an infant?

Current through Reg. 49, No. 28; July 12, 2024
Daily activities for an infant must include at least the
					 following:
(1) Opportunities for
				  outdoor play, weather permitting, as specified in § 747.2104 of this
				  chapter (relating to What specific activities must I include in a written
				  activity plan?) ;
(2) Multiple
				  opportunities to explore that ensure the infant is:
(A) Outside of the crib; and
(B) Not seated in any restrictive device for
				  more than 15 minutes, unless the infant is eating or being
				  transported;
Texas Administrative Code › Title 26 - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES › Part 1 - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION › Chapter 747 - MINIMUM STANDARDS FOR CHILD-CARE HOMES › Subchapter H - BASIC CARE REQUIREMENTS FOR INFANTS › Section 747.2318 - What are the requirements when an infant is engaged in tummy time?

Current through Reg. 49, No. 28; July 12, 2024
When an infant is positioned for tummy time activities, you
					 must:
(1) Ensure that you can see and
				  hear the infant;
(2) Move the
				  infant into another position as necessary to maintain the infant's comfort and
				  safety; and
(3) If the infant has
				  fallen asleep, move the infant immediately to the infant's crib and position
				  the infant on the infant's back as required by §
										747.2327
				  of this subchapter (relating to Are infants required to sleep on their
				  backs?).
Texas Administrative Code › Title 26 - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES › Part 1 - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION › Chapter 747 - MINIMUM STANDARDS FOR CHILD-CARE HOMES › Subchapter H - BASIC CARE REQUIREMENTS FOR INFANTS › Section 747.2319 - Are there specific requirements for feeding infants?

Current through Reg. 49, No. 28; July 12, 2024
Yes. You must:
(1)
				  Hold infants who are unable to sit unassisted in a high chair or other seating
				  equipment while feeding them;
(2)
				  Not prop or support bottles with some object. The infant or an adult must hold
				  the bottle;
(3) Provide regular
				  snack and meal times for infants who eat table food;
(4) Ensure infants no longer being held for
				  feeding are fed in a safe manner;
(5) Label, color-code or otherwise
				  distinguish among bottles and training cups used by different
				  infants;
(6) Never allow infants to
				  walk around with or sleep with a bottle or training cup;
(7) Never use the bathroom sink or
				  diaper-changing surface for food preparation, or for washing food
				  service/preparation equipment, bottles, pacifiers, or toys; and
(8) Sanitize high chair trays before each
				  use.
Texas Administrative Code › Title 26 - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES › Part 1 - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION › Chapter 747 - MINIMUM STANDARDS FOR CHILD-CARE HOMES › Subchapter H - BASIC CARE REQUIREMENTS FOR INFANTS › Section 747.2321 - What written, feeding instructions must I obtain for an infant not ready for table food?

Current through Reg. 49, No. 28; July 12, 2024
(a) For an infant who
				  is not ready for table food, you must obtain and follow written feeding
				  instructions that are signed and dated by the infant's parent or health-care
				  professional.
(b) You must review
				  and update the feeding instructions with the parent every 30 days until the
				  infant is able to eat table food.
Texas Administrative Code › Title 26 - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES › Part 1 - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION › Chapter 747 - MINIMUM STANDARDS FOR CHILD-CARE HOMES › Subchapter H - BASIC CARE REQUIREMENTS FOR INFANTS › Section 747.2323 - What are the requirements regarding a regularly scheduled naptime for infants?

Current through Reg. 49, No. 28; July 12, 2024
Each infant must have a nap period that:
(1) Allows the infant to maintain his or her
				  own pattern of sleeping and waking periods; and
(2) Is supervised by the caregiver to ensure
				  auditory or visual awareness of the infant in accordance with §
										747.1503 of this chapter (relating
				  to What responsibilities does a caregiver have when supervising a child or
				  children?).
Texas Administrative Code › Title 26 - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES › Part 1 - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION › Chapter 747 - MINIMUM STANDARDS FOR CHILD-CARE HOMES › Subchapter H - BASIC CARE REQUIREMENTS FOR INFANTS › Section 747.2324 - Where must an infant sleep?

Current through Reg. 49, No. 28; July 12, 2024
An infant must sleep:
(1) In a designated crib, cot, bed, or mat as
				  required by §
										747.2305 of this subchapter
				  (relating to What furnishings and equipment must I have available for
				  infants?); and
(2) In an area where
				  the caregiver has auditory or visual awareness of the infant.
Texas Administrative Code › Title 26 - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES › Part 1 - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION › Chapter 747 - MINIMUM STANDARDS FOR CHILD-CARE HOMES › Subchapter H - BASIC CARE REQUIREMENTS FOR INFANTS › Section 747.2325 - How long are infants allowed to remain in their cribs after awakening?

Current through Reg. 49, No. 28; July 12, 2024
An infant may remain in the crib for up to 30 minutes after
					 awakening, as long as the infant is content and responsive.
Texas Administrative Code › Title 26 - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES › Part 1 - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION › Chapter 747 - MINIMUM STANDARDS FOR CHILD-CARE HOMES › Subchapter H - BASIC CARE REQUIREMENTS FOR INFANTS › Section 747.2326 - May I allow infants to sleep in a restrictive device?

Current through Reg. 49, No. 28; July 12, 2024
(a) If you do not have
				  a Sleep Exception Form that includes a signed statement from a health-care
				  professional stating that the child sleeping in a restrictive device is
				  medically necessary:
(1) You may not allow an
				  infant to sleep in a restrictive device; and
(2) If an infant falls asleep in a
				  restrictive device, you must remove the infant from the device and place the
				  infant in a crib as soon as possible.
Texas Administrative Code › Title 26 - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES › Part 1 - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION › Chapter 747 - MINIMUM STANDARDS FOR CHILD-CARE HOMES › Subchapter H - BASIC CARE REQUIREMENTS FOR INFANTS › Section 747.2327 - How must I position an infant for sleep?

Current through Reg. 49, No. 28; July 12, 2024
(a) You must place an
				  infant in a face-up sleeping position in the infant's own crib, unless you have
				  a completed Sleep Exception Form that includes a signed statement from a
				  health-care professional stating that a different sleeping position for the
				  infant is medically necessary.
(b)
				  An infant who is developmentally able to roll from back to stomach and stomach
				  to back may do so independently after you have placed the infant in a face-up
				  position for sleep.
Texas Administrative Code › Title 26 - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES › Part 1 - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION › Chapter 747 - MINIMUM STANDARDS FOR CHILD-CARE HOMES › Subchapter H - BASIC CARE REQUIREMENTS FOR INFANTS › Section 747.2328 - May I swaddle an infant to help the infant sleep?

Current through Reg. 49, No. 28; July 12, 2024
You may not lay a swaddled infant down to sleep or rest on
					 any surface at any time, unless you have a completed Sleep Exception Form that
					 includes a signed statement from a health-care professional stating that
					 swaddling the infant for sleeping purposes is medically
					 necessary.
Texas Administrative Code › Title 26 - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES › Part 1 - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION › Chapter 747 - MINIMUM STANDARDS FOR CHILD-CARE HOMES › Subchapter H - BASIC CARE REQUIREMENTS FOR INFANTS › Section 747.2329 - If an infant has difficulty falling asleep, may I cover the infant's head or crib?

Current through Reg. 49, No. 28; July 12, 2024
No. Infants must not have their heads, faces, or cribs
					 covered by items such as blankets, linens, or clothing at any
					 time.
Texas Administrative Code › Title 26 - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES › Part 1 - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION › Chapter 747 - MINIMUM STANDARDS FOR CHILD-CARE HOMES › Subchapter H - BASIC CARE REQUIREMENTS FOR INFANTS › Section 747.2331 - Must I share a daily report with parents for each infant in my care?

Current through Reg. 49, No. 28; July 12, 2024
No, you are not required to provide a daily written report
					 to the infant's parent.
Texas Administrative Code › Title 26 - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES › Part 1 - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION › Chapter 747 - MINIMUM STANDARDS FOR CHILD-CARE HOMES › Subchapter I - BASIC CARE REQUIREMENTS FOR TODDLERS › Section 747.2401 - What are the basic care requirements for toddlers?

Current through Reg. 49, No. 28; July 12, 2024
Basic care for toddlers must include:
(1) Routines such as diapering, feeding,
				  sleeping, and indoor and outdoor activity times maintained as closely as
				  possible;
(2) Individual attention
				  given to each toddler including playing, talking, and cuddling;
(3) Holding and comforting a toddler who is
				  upset; and
(4) Ensuring objects
				  less than 1 and 1/4 inches in diameter are kept out of the reach of infants or
				  toddlers.
Texas Administrative Code › Title 26 - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES › Part 1 - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION › Chapter 747 - MINIMUM STANDARDS FOR CHILD-CARE HOMES › Subchapter I - BASIC CARE REQUIREMENTS FOR TODDLERS › Section 747.2403 - How must I arrange the space where I care for toddlers?

Current through Reg. 49, No. 28; July 12, 2024
The toddler care area must include:
(1) Spaces in the child-care home that allow
				  both individual and group time; and
(2) A play environment that allows the
				  caregiver to supervise all children as defined in §
										747.1503 of this chapter (relating
				  to What responsibilities does a caregiver have when supervising a child or
				  children?).
Texas Administrative Code › Title 26 - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES › Part 1 - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION › Chapter 747 - MINIMUM STANDARDS FOR CHILD-CARE HOMES › Subchapter I - BASIC CARE REQUIREMENTS FOR TODDLERS › Section 747.2405 - What furnishings and equipment must I provide for toddlers?

Current through Reg. 49, No. 28; July 12, 2024
Furnishings and equipment for toddlers must include at
					 least the following:
(1)
				  Age-appropriate nap or rest equipment;
(2) Enough popular items are available so
				  that toddlers are routinely engaged in either solitary or parallel
				  play;
(3) Containers or low
				  shelving that are accessible to toddlers, so toddlers can safely obtain the
				  items without adult intervention; and
(4) Bottles and training cups if used, must
				  be:
(A) Labeled with the toddler's first name
				  and initial of last name or otherwise individually assigned to each
				  toddler;
(B) Cleaned and sanitized
				  between each use; and
(C) Used for
				  drinking and feeding, and you must never allow toddlers to sleep with or walk
				  around with a bottle or training cup.
Texas Administrative Code › Title 26 - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES › Part 1 - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION › Chapter 747 - MINIMUM STANDARDS FOR CHILD-CARE HOMES › Subchapter I - BASIC CARE REQUIREMENTS FOR TODDLERS › Section 747.2407 - What activities must I provide for a toddler?

Current through Reg. 49, No. 28; July 12, 2024
Daily activities for a toddler must include at least the
					 following:
(1) Opportunities for
				  outdoor play, weather permitting, as specified in § 747.2104 of this
				  chapter (relating to What specific activities must I include in a written
				  activity plan?);
(2) Opportunities
				  for thinking skills and sensory development. Examples of age-appropriate
				  equipment or activities include shape or item sorting toys, stacking or nesting
				  toys, puzzles with less than six pieces, washable board books, washable blocks,
				  snapping and take apart toys;
(3)
				  Opportunities for small-muscle development. Examples of age-appropriate
				  equipment or activities include large-size washable crayons and markers,
				  variety of paper and art materials, table or easel for art, large paintbrushes,
				  non-toxic play-dough, toddler-sized washable cars and trucks, toy animals, and
				  toy people;
(4) Opportunities for
				  large-muscle development. Examples of age-appropriate equipment or activities
				  include low climbing structures, small riding toys, toys for pushing or
				  pulling, variety of light-weight balls for indoor and outdoor play, and rhythm
				  instruments;
(5) Opportunities for
				  moderate to vigorous active play, both indoors and outdoors, as specified in
				  § 747.2104 of this chapter. Examples of age-appropriate activities include
				  music, songs, simple games and dramatic or imaginary play that encourage
				  movement such as dancing, running, climbing, stretching, walking, and
				  marching;
(6) Opportunities for
				  language development. Examples of age-appropriate equipment or activities
				  include washable, soft animals or puppets, simple picture books, and pictures
				  of familiar items and places;
(7)
				  Opportunities for social and emotional development. Examples of age-appropriate
				  equipment or activities include dress-up clothes and accessories, housekeeping
				  equipment, unbreakable mirrors, washable dolls with accessories, items for
				  practicing buttoning, zipping, lacing, and snapping, and baskets, tubs, and
				  tote bags (not plastic bags) for carrying and toting; and
(8) Opportunities to develop self-help skills
				  such as toileting, hand washing, and self-feeding.
Texas Administrative Code › Title 26 - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES › Part 1 - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION › Chapter 747 - MINIMUM STANDARDS FOR CHILD-CARE HOMES › Subchapter J - BASIC CARE REQUIREMENTS FOR PRE-KINDERGARTEN AGE CHILDREN › Section 747.2501 - What are the basic requirements for pre-kindergarten age children?

Current through Reg. 49, No. 28; July 12, 2024
Basic care for pre-kindergarten age children must
					 include:
(1) Routines such as diapering
				  or toileting, eating, napping or resting, indoor activity times, and outdoor
				  activity times;
(2) Individual
				  attention given to each pre-kindergarten age child; and
(3) Interactions that encourage a child to
				  communicate and express feelings in appropriate ways.
Texas Administrative Code › Title 26 - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES › Part 1 - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION › Chapter 747 - MINIMUM STANDARDS FOR CHILD-CARE HOMES › Subchapter J - BASIC CARE REQUIREMENTS FOR PRE-KINDERGARTEN AGE CHILDREN › Section 747.2503 - How must I arrange the space used by pre-kindergarten age children?

Current through Reg. 49, No. 28; July 12, 2024
The pre-kindergarten age care area(s) must include:
(1) Space to set up interest centers or
				  focused play areas during the activity, such as arts and crafts, music and
				  movement, blocks and construction, drama and theater, math and reasoning
				  activities, science and nature, language and reading activities, such as books,
				  story tapes and language games, stories read or told on a weekly basis, and
				  cultural awareness, which are:
(A) Organized
				  for independent use by children; and
(B) Arranged so the children's activities are
				  visible to the supervising caregiver;
Texas Administrative Code › Title 26 - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES › Part 1 - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION › Chapter 747 - MINIMUM STANDARDS FOR CHILD-CARE HOMES › Subchapter J - BASIC CARE REQUIREMENTS FOR PRE-KINDERGARTEN AGE CHILDREN › Section 747.2505 - What furnishings and equipment must I provide for pre-kindergarten age children?

Current through Reg. 49, No. 28; July 12, 2024
Furnishings and equipment for pre-kindergarten age children
					 must include at least the following:
(1) Age-appropriate nap or rest
				  equipment;
(2) Enough popular items
				  are available so that pre-kindergarten age children are routinely engaged in
				  either solitary, parallel, or group play;
(3) Containers or low shelving so items
				  children can safely use without direct supervision are accessible to
				  children.
Texas Administrative Code › Title 26 - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES › Part 1 - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION › Chapter 747 - MINIMUM STANDARDS FOR CHILD-CARE HOMES › Subchapter J - BASIC CARE REQUIREMENTS FOR PRE-KINDERGARTEN AGE CHILDREN › Section 747.2507 - What activities must I provide for a pre-kindergarten age child ?

Current through Reg. 49, No. 28; July 12, 2024
Daily activities for a pre-kindergarten age child must
					 include at least the following:
(1)
				  Opportunities for outdoor play, weather permitting, as specified in §
				  747.2104 of this chapter (relating to What specific activities must I include
				  in a written activity plan?) ;
(2)
				  Opportunities for thinking skills and sensory development. Examples of
				  age-appropriate equipment or activities include sand and water play, blocks,
				  framed puzzles with up to 30 pieces, variety of large stringing beads, and
				  simple board games;
(3)
				  Opportunities for small-muscle development. Examples of age-appropriate
				  equipment or activities include large non-toxic crayons, markers, paint, water
				  colors and various size brushes, adjustable easels, collage materials,
				  chalkboard and chalk, clay or dough and tools, workbench and accessories,
				  round-end scissors, glue and paste, different types of music and videos, rhythm
				  instruments, and fingerplays ;
(4)
				  Opportunities for large-muscle development. Examples of age-appropriate
				  equipment or activities include small wagons, light-weight balls of all sizes,
				  small wheelbarrows, tricycles, push toys, swings, slides, climbing equipment,
				  balance beam, hanging bars, and outdoor building materials;
(5) Opportunities for moderate to vigorous
				  active play, both indoors and outdoors, as specified in § 747.2104 of this
				  chapter. Examples of age-appropriate active play include active games such as
				  tag and hot potato, dancing and creative movement to music and singing, simple
				  games and dramatic or imaginary play that encourages running, stretching,
				  climbing, walking, and marching;
(6) Opportunities for language development.
				  Examples of age-appropriate equipment or activities include flannel board
				  stories, puppets, and variety of storybooks, writing materials, and stories on
				  tape;
(7) Opportunities for social
				  and emotional emotional development. Examples of age-appropriate equipment or
				  activities include dress up clothes and accessories, mirrors, dolls, simple
				  props for different themes, puppets, transportation toys, toy animals, and
				  table games; and
(8) Opportunities
				  to develop self-help skills such as toileting, hand washing, returning
				  equipment to storage areas or containers, and serving and self-feeding
				  .
Texas Administrative Code › Title 26 - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES › Part 1 - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION › Chapter 747 - MINIMUM STANDARDS FOR CHILD-CARE HOMES › Subchapter K - BASIC CARE REQUIREMENTS FOR SCHOOL-AGE CHILDREN › Section 747.2601 - What basic care requirements must I provide for school-age children?

Current through Reg. 49, No. 28; July 12, 2024
Basic care requirements for school-age children must
					 include:
(1) Individual attention and
				  conversation with adults; and
(2)
				  Physical care routines appropriate to each child's developmental
				  needs.
Texas Administrative Code › Title 26 - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES › Part 1 - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION › Chapter 747 - MINIMUM STANDARDS FOR CHILD-CARE HOMES › Subchapter K - BASIC CARE REQUIREMENTS FOR SCHOOL-AGE CHILDREN › Section 747.2603 - How must I arrange the space used by school-age children?

Current through Reg. 49, No. 28; July 12, 2024
The school-age care area must include:
(1) Space to set up interest centers or
				  focused play areas during the activity, such as arts and crafts; music and
				  movement; blocks and construction; drama and theater; math and reasoning
				  activities; science and nature; language and reading activities, such as books,
				  story tapes and language games, stories read or told on a weekly basis, and
				  cultural awareness, which are:
(A) Organized
				  for independent use by children; and
(B) Arranged so that the caregiver can
				  supervise the children according to §
											747.1503 of this chapter (relating
				  to What responsibilities does a caregiver have when supervising a child or
				  children?);
Texas Administrative Code › Title 26 - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES › Part 1 - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION › Chapter 747 - MINIMUM STANDARDS FOR CHILD-CARE HOMES › Subchapter K - BASIC CARE REQUIREMENTS FOR SCHOOL-AGE CHILDREN › Section 747.2605 - What furnishings and equipment must I provide for school-age children?

Current through Reg. 49, No. 28; July 12, 2024
Furnishings and equipment for school-age children must
					 include:
(1) Workspace to do homework
				  and table-top activities;
(2)
				  Age-appropriate nap or rest equipment; and
(3) Containers or shelving to make items
				  accessible to the children and the items can be used safely without direct
				  supervision.