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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 S - SAFETY PRACTICES › Division 1 - SAFETY PRECAUTIONS › Section 747.3505 - Are firearms or other weapons allowed at my child-care home?

Current through Reg. 49, No. 28; July 12, 2024
(a) Firearms, hunting knives, bows and
					 arrows, or other weapons kept on the premises of a child-care home must remain
					 in a locked cabinet that is inaccessible to children during all hours of
					 operation, with the exception of peace officers as listed in §
											2.12 of
					 the Code of Criminal Procedure and security officers commissioned by the Texas
					 Private Security Board who are trained and certified to carry a firearm and
					 ammunition.
(b) Ammunition must be
					 kept in a separate locked cabinet that is inaccessible to children during all
					 hours of operation.
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 S - SAFETY PRACTICES › Division 1 - SAFETY PRECAUTIONS › Section 747.3507 - May I have toys or other types of equipment that explode or shoot things?

Current through Reg. 49, No. 28; July 12, 2024
A child may not use any type of toy or equipment that
						explodes or that shoots things, such as caps, BB guns, darts, or fireworks at
						the child-care home or on field trips. These types of toys and equipment must
						remain in a locked cabinet inaccessible to children during your hours of
						operation.
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 S - SAFETY PRACTICES › Division 2 - MEDICATION AND MEDICAL ASSISTANCE › Section 747.3601 - What does "medication" refer to in this division?

Current through Reg. 49, No. 28; July 12, 2024
In this division, medication means:
(1) A prescription medication; or
(2) A non-prescription medication, excluding
					 topical ointments such as diaper ointment, insect repellant, or
					 sunscreen.
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 S - SAFETY PRACTICES › Division 2 - MEDICATION AND MEDICAL ASSISTANCE › Section 747.3603 - What authorization must I obtain before administering a medication to a child in my care?

Current through Reg. 49, No. 28; July 12, 2024
(a) Authorization to
					 administer medication to a child in your care must be obtained from the child's
					 parent:
(1) In writing, signed and
					 dated;
(2) In an electronic format
					 that is capable of being viewed and saved; or
(3) By telephone to administer a single dose
					 of a medication.
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 S - SAFETY PRACTICES › Division 2 - MEDICATION AND MEDICAL ASSISTANCE › Section 747.3605 - How must I administer medication to a child in my care?

Current through Reg. 49, No. 28; July 12, 2024
(a) Medication must be given:
(1) As stated on the label directions;
					 or
(2) As amended in writing by the
					 child's health-care professional.
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 S - SAFETY PRACTICES › Division 2 - MEDICATION AND MEDICAL ASSISTANCE › Section 747.3607 - How must I store medication that I administer to a child?

Current through Reg. 49, No. 28; July 12, 2024
You must store medication as follows:
(1) Keep it out of the reach of children or
					 in locked storage;
(2) Store it in
					 a manner that does not contaminate food; and
(3) Refrigerate it, if refrigeration is
					 required, and keep it separate from 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 S - SAFETY PRACTICES › Division 2 - MEDICATION AND MEDICAL ASSISTANCE › Section 747.3609 - How long may I keep the medication that I administer to a child?

Current through Reg. 49, No. 28; July 12, 2024
You must dispose of the medication, or return it to the
						parent, when the child withdraws from the child-care home, or when the
						medication is out-of-date, or is no longer required for the
						child.
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 S - SAFETY PRACTICES › Division 2 - MEDICATION AND MEDICAL ASSISTANCE › Section 747.3611 - Do I have to notify parents if I do not want to administer medications?

Current through Reg. 49, No. 28; July 12, 2024
Yes. If you choose not to administer medication to
						children, you must inform the parents of this policy in writing, prior to the
						child's enrollment.
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 S - SAFETY PRACTICES › Division 2 - MEDICATION AND MEDICAL ASSISTANCE › Section 747.3613 - What is specialized medical assistance?

Current through Reg. 49, No. 28; July 12, 2024
Specialized medical assistance is any medical assistance
						other than medication. Examples include, but are not limited to, assisting with
						an apnea monitor, protective helmet, or leg brace.
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 S - SAFETY PRACTICES › Division 2 - MEDICATION AND MEDICAL ASSISTANCE › Section 747.3615 - What are my requirements regarding specialized medical assistance?

Current through Reg. 49, No. 28; July 12, 2024
(a) If a child in your care requires
					 specialized medical assistance, then you are required to provide specialized
					 medical assistance as recommended or ordered by a health-care
					 professional.
(b) If you are
					 provided with a written copy of the health-care professional's recommendations
					 or orders, you must maintain this written information in the child's record for
					 at least three months after the health-care professional has indicated that the
					 specialized medical assistance is no longer needed.
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 S - SAFETY PRACTICES › Division 2 - MEDICATION AND MEDICAL ASSISTANCE › Section 747.3617 - What is a food allergy emergency plan?

Current through Reg. 49, No. 28; July 12, 2024
A food allergy emergency plan is an individualized plan
						prepared by the child's health care professional that includes:
(1) a list of each food the child is allergic
					 to;
(2) possible symptoms if
					 exposed to a food on the list; and
(3) the steps to take if the child has an
					 allergic reaction.
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 S - SAFETY PRACTICES › Division 2 - MEDICATION AND MEDICAL ASSISTANCE › Section 747.3619 - When must I have a food allergy plan for a child?

Current through Reg. 49, No. 28; July 12, 2024
You must have a food allergy emergency plan for each
						child with a known food allergy that has been diagnosed by a health-care
						professional. The child's health-care professional and parent must sign and
						date the plan. You must keep a copy of the plan in the child's
						file.
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 S - SAFETY PRACTICES › Division 3 - ANIMALS AT MY CHILD-CARE HOME › Section 747.3701 - What steps must I take to have animals at my child-care home or on field trips?

Current through Reg. 49, No. 28; July 12, 2024
If you choose to have animals on the premises of your
						child-care home while children are in care or on field trips, you must:
(1) Notify parents in writing when animals
					 are or will be present;
(2) Ensure
					 the animals do not create unsafe or unsanitary conditions;
(3) Ensure that children do not handle any
					 animal that shows signs of illness, such as lethargy or diarrhea; and
(4) Ensure that caregivers and children
					 practice good hygiene and hand washing after handling or coming into contact
					 with an animal and items used by an animal, such as water bowls, food bowls,
					 and cages.
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 S - SAFETY PRACTICES › Division 3 - ANIMALS AT MY CHILD-CARE HOME › Section 747.3703 - Must I keep documentation of vaccinations for the animals?

Current through Reg. 49, No. 28; July 12, 2024
(a) Yes. You must have documentation at your
					 child-care home showing dogs and cats have been vaccinated as required by Texas
					 Health and Safety Code, Chapter 826.
(b) You must have a statement of health from
					 a local veterinarian at your child-care home for all animals, such as dogs,
					 cats, and ferrets, with the exception of small rodents, such as guinea pigs,
					 mice, and hamsters.
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 S - SAFETY PRACTICES › Division 3 - ANIMALS AT MY CHILD-CARE HOME › Section 747.3705 - Must I prevent children from having contact with certain animals while at my child-care home?

Current through Reg. 49, No. 28; July 12, 2024
(a) Yes.
					 Children must not have contact with chickens, ducks, and reptiles, such as
					 snakes, turtles, lizards, iguanas, and amphibians, such as frogs and
					 toads.
(b) You must keep the
					 child-care home and playground free of animals unfamiliar to you.
(c) In addition to the animals specified in
					 subsection (a) of this section, you must not allow children to play with:
(1) animals unfamiliar to you;
(2) animals familiar to you but showing
					 behavioral changes that could be perceived as dangerous; and
(3) animals that could be dangerous, such as
					 monkeys.
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 S - SAFETY PRACTICES › Division 4 - FIRST-AID KITS › Section 747.3801 - Must I have a first-aid kit at my child-care home?

Current through Reg. 49, No. 28; July 12, 2024
Yes. You must have a first-aid kit available in the
						child-care home and on all field trips that is:
(1) Clearly labeled;
(2) Kept in a clean and sanitary
					 manner;
(3) Easily accessible to
					 all caregivers and household members;
(4) In a designated location; and
(5) Kept out of the reach of
					 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 S - SAFETY PRACTICES › Division 4 - FIRST-AID KITS › Section 747.3803 - What items must each first-aid kit contain?

Current through Reg. 49, No. 28; July 12, 2024
(a) Each first-aid kit
					 must contain the following supplies:
(1) A
					 guide to first aid and emergency care;
(2) Adhesive tape;
(3) Antiseptic solutions or wipes;
(4) Adhesive bandages;
(5) Scissors;
(6) Sterile gauze pads;
(7) Thermometer, preferably
					 non-glass;
(8) Tweezers;
					 and
(9) Waterproof, disposable
					 gloves.
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 S - SAFETY PRACTICES › Division 5 - RELEASE OF CHILDREN › Section 747.3901 - Who may I release children to?

Current through Reg. 49, No. 28; July 12, 2024
You may release children only to a parent or a person
						designated by the 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 S - SAFETY PRACTICES › Division 5 - RELEASE OF CHILDREN › Section 747.3903 - How does a caregiver verify the identity of a parent or a person a parent has designated to pick up the child?

Current through Reg. 49, No. 28; July 12, 2024
(a) You
					 must develop policies for the release of children, including a plan to verify
					 the identity of a person authorized to pick up a child, but whom the caregiver
					 does not know. If your child-care home transports children, the plan must
					 include verifying the identity of a person to whom you release a child from a
					 child-care home transportation vehicle.
(b) Caregivers must be the individuals
					 responsible for overseeing the release of children in care.
(c) Your policies must include a reasonable
					 means to record the identity of the individual, such as making a copy of a
					 valid photo identification or instant photograph of the individual or recording
					 the driver's license number or license plate number. You must retain this
					 information in the child's record for at least three months.
(d) You must instruct all caregivers and
					 household members, who are 14 years of age and older who are regularly or
					 frequently present at the child-care home while children are in care, of your
					 policies for the release of children, including the verification
					 plan.
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 S - SAFETY PRACTICES › Division 6 - PRODUCT SAFETY › Section 747.3931 - What are "children's products?"

Current through Reg. 49, No. 28; July 12, 2024
Children's products are products that are designed or
						intended to be used by a child under 13 years of age or used by a caregiver
						during the care of a child under 13 years of age. The term does not
						include:
(1) An item that is not
					 designed or intended to be used solely or primarily by a child under 13 years
					 of age or for the care of a child under 13 years of age;
(2) A medication, drug, food, or other item
					 that is intended to be ingested; or
(3) Clothing.
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 S - SAFETY PRACTICES › Division 6 - PRODUCT SAFETY › Section 747.3933 - When is a children's product considered to be unsafe?

Current through Reg. 49, No. 28; July 12, 2024
A children's product is considered to be unsafe if after
						it has been recalled for any reason by the United States Consumer Product
						Safety Commission:
(1) The recall has
					 not been rescinded; and
(2) The
					 product has not been made safe through being remanufactured or
					 retrofitted.
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 S - SAFETY PRACTICES › Division 6 - PRODUCT SAFETY › Section 747.3935 - What are my responsibilities regarding unsafe children's products in my child-care home?

Current through Reg. 49, No. 28; July 12, 2024
(a) You are responsible
					 for reviewing the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC)
					 recall list. You may view all current and past recalls through the CPSC's
					 Internet website at: www.cpsc.gov. You must ensure that there are no unsafe
					 children's products in your child-care home unless one or more of the following
					 apply:
(1) The product is an antique or
					 collectible children's product and is not used by, or accessible to any child;
					 or
(2) The unsafe children's
					 product is being retrofitted to make it safe and the product is not used by, or
					 accessible to any child.
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 T - PHYSICAL FACILITIES › Division 1 - INDOOR SPACE REQUIREMENTS › Section 747.4001 - How many square feet of indoor useable activity space must I have for each child?

Current through Reg. 49, No. 28; July 12, 2024
Your registered or licensed child-care home must have at
						least 30 square feet of indoor useable activity space for each child in
						care.
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 T - PHYSICAL FACILITIES › Division 1 - INDOOR SPACE REQUIREMENTS › Section 747.4003 - May I care for 12 children if I do not have 30 square feet of indoor useable activity space?

Current through Reg. 49, No. 28; July 12, 2024
No. We will limit the number of children you may care for
						based on the indoor useable activity space in the 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 T - PHYSICAL FACILITIES › Division 1 - INDOOR SPACE REQUIREMENTS › Section 747.4005 - What does Licensing mean by "indoor useable activity space"?

Current through Reg. 49, No. 28; July 12, 2024
Indoor useable activity space is space that may be used
						by a child in the child-care home for a variety of activities specified in this
						chapter. You must demonstrate to us how the space will be used for at least the
						following activities:
(1) Use of cribs
					 and space to explore outside of the crib;
(2) Use of interest centers or activity
					 stations;
(3) Space for meals and
					 snack time;
(4) Space for
					 individual and group activities; and
(5) Space for nap or rest 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 T - PHYSICAL FACILITIES › Division 1 - INDOOR SPACE REQUIREMENTS › Section 747.4007 - Am I required to care for children younger than 18 months separately from older children?

Current through Reg. 49, No. 28; July 12, 2024
No, but you must be close enough to the younger children
						to interact with them and to intervene, if needed to protect
						them.
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 T - PHYSICAL FACILITIES › Division 1 - INDOOR SPACE REQUIREMENTS › Section 747.4009 - Do the indoor useable activity space requirements in Section747.4001of this title (relating to How many square feet of indoor useable activity space must I have for each child?) apply to my home if it was registered or licensed before September 1, 2003?

Current through Reg. 49, No. 28; July 12, 2024
If you were registered or licensed before September 1,
						2003, you are exempt from this requirement until your permit to operate is no
						longer valid.
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 T - PHYSICAL FACILITIES › Division 1 - INDOOR SPACE REQUIREMENTS › Section 747.4011 - How does Licensing determine the indoor useable activity space?

Current through Reg. 49, No. 28; July 12, 2024
(a) We determine the indoor useable activity
					 space by:
(1) Measuring all indoor useable
					 activity space from wall to wall on the inside at floor level;
(2) Rounding all measurements up to the
					 nearest inch;
(3) Excluding
					 single-use areas, which are areas not routinely used for children's activities,
					 such as a bathroom, hallway, storage room, cooking area of a kitchen, swimming
					 pool, and storage building; and
(4)
					 Excluding floor space occupied by permanent and stationary fixtures, such as
					 built-in bookcases, shelving, and storage/counter space that is not intended
					 for use by 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 T - PHYSICAL FACILITIES › Division 1 - INDOOR SPACE REQUIREMENTS › Section 747.4013 - May other programs use my indoor useable activity space at the same time I have children in care?

Current through Reg. 49, No. 28; July 12, 2024
No. You must not share the indoor useable activity space
						with other programs at the same time you have children in
						care.
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 T - PHYSICAL FACILITIES › Division 1 - INDOOR SPACE REQUIREMENTS › Section 747.4015 - May I care for children above or below ground level?

Current through Reg. 49, No. 28; July 12, 2024
To care for children on any level above or below ground
						level, you must:
(1) Obtain written
					 approval from the state or local fire authority; and
(2) Follow any restrictions issued by the
					 state or local fire authority, including any age limits placed on the
					 approval.
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 T - PHYSICAL FACILITIES › Division 2 - OUTDOOR SPACE REQUIREMENTS › Section 747.4101 - How many square feet of outdoor activity space must I have?

Current through Reg. 49, No. 28; July 12, 2024
Your registered or licensed child-care home must have 80
						square feet of outdoor activity space for each child using the outdoor area at
						one 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 T - PHYSICAL FACILITIES › Division 2 - OUTDOOR SPACE REQUIREMENTS › Section 747.4103 - Do the outdoor activity space requirements apply to my home if it was registered or licensed before September 1, 2003?

Current through Reg. 49, No. 28; July 12, 2024
If your child-care home was licensed or registered before
						September 1, 2003, you are exempt from the requirements in § 747.4101 of
						Title 40 (relating to How many square feet of outdoor activity space must I
						have?) until your permit to operate is no longer valid.
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 T - PHYSICAL FACILITIES › Division 2 - OUTDOOR SPACE REQUIREMENTS › Section 747.4105 - Must I fence the outdoor activity space area?

Current through Reg. 49, No. 28; July 12, 2024
You must enclose your outdoor activity space area with a
						fence at least four feet high, unless the only children using the outdoor area
						are five years old and older. The wall of a building may serve as part of the
						enclosure, provided it is at least four feet tall.
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 T - PHYSICAL FACILITIES › Division 2 - OUTDOOR SPACE REQUIREMENTS › Section 747.4109 - How many exits must I have from my fenced outdoor activity space area?

Current through Reg. 49, No. 28; July 12, 2024
Each fenced yard must have at least two exits. An
						entrance to your child-care home may count as one exit, but one exit must be
						away from the 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 T - PHYSICAL FACILITIES › Division 2 - OUTDOOR SPACE REQUIREMENTS › Section 747.4111 - May I keep the gates leading into my outdoor activity area locked while children are in care?

Current through Reg. 49, No. 28; July 12, 2024
Yes, but caregivers must be able to open the gates
						immediately in an emergency. For example, all caregivers would carry a key with
						them to open the locked exits. Caregivers must be able to demonstrate to
						Licensing staff that they can open the gate immediately.
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 T - PHYSICAL FACILITIES › Division 2 - OUTDOOR SPACE REQUIREMENTS › Section 747.4113 - Must the outdoor activity space area be connected to the child-care home?

Current through Reg. 49, No. 28; July 12, 2024
We must approve a plan to use an outdoor activity space
						area that is not connected to your child-care home, such as a near-by park,
						schoolyard, or other alternative. All outdoor activity areas used by children
						must be accessible from the home by a safe route. We will consider the
						following criteria before approving the plan:
(1) Traffic patterns of vehicles and people
					 in the area;
(2) Ages of children
					 in your care;
(3) Availability of
					 appropriate equipment;
(4) Usage of
					 the location by other groups when the children would be most likely to use
					 it;
(5) Neighborhood circumstances,
					 hazards, and risks, including the crime rate for the area;
(6) Accessibility to children and caregivers
					 by foot or the availability of push carts or other means of transporting
					 infants and toddlers;
(7)
					 Reasonable accessibility of restroom facilities; and
(8) Ability to obtain assistance, if needed,
					 when injury or illness occurs.
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 T - PHYSICAL FACILITIES › Division 2 - OUTDOOR SPACE REQUIREMENTS › Section 747.4115 - Must I comply with additional requirements if my plan to use an outdoor activity area not connected to my child-care home is approved by Licensing?

Current through Reg. 49, No. 28; July 12, 2024
Yes. If we approve an outdoor activity area not connected
						to your child-care home, you must:
(1)
					 Give parents written notification of the location of the outdoor activity area,
					 upon children's enrollment;
(2)
					 Supervise children both during play and while traveling to and from the
					 activity area; and
(3) Meet other
					 conditions we specify, if applicable.
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 T - PHYSICAL FACILITIES › Division 2 - OUTDOOR SPACE REQUIREMENTS › Section 747.4117 - May other programs use the outdoor activity space at my child-care home at the same time I have children in care?

Current through Reg. 49, No. 28; July 12, 2024
No. You must not share the outdoor activity space at your
						child-care home with other programs at the same time children are in
						care.
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 T - PHYSICAL FACILITIES › Division 3 - TOILETS AND SINKS › Section 747.4201 - How many sinks and toilets must I have for children's use?

Current through Reg. 49, No. 28; July 12, 2024
You must have at least one sink and one flush toilet
						available for children's use. A urinal may not substitute for a
						toilet.
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 T - PHYSICAL FACILITIES › Division 3 - TOILETS AND SINKS › Section 747.4203 - Where must the sink and toilet be located for children's use?

Current through Reg. 49, No. 28; July 12, 2024
(a) Sinks and toilets must be located inside
					 the child-care home and allow supervision by caregivers as needed.
(b) Children must be able to safely and
					 independently access the toilet.
(c) Children must be able to safely and
					 independently access the sink for hand washing.
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 T - PHYSICAL FACILITIES › Division 3 - TOILETS AND SINKS › Section 747.4205 - Must I supply soap and disposable towels for children's use?

Current through Reg. 49, No. 28; July 12, 2024
You must equip sinks children use for hand washing with
						soap and running water. Single-use disposable towels or an individual towel
						labeled with the child's name may be provided for children to dry their
						hands.
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 T - PHYSICAL FACILITIES › Division 3 - TOILETS AND SINKS › Section 747.4207 - May potty-chairs be used?

Current through Reg. 49, No. 28; July 12, 2024
Yes. You may use potty-chairs, but a potty chair is not a
						substitute for a flush toilet required under § 747.4201 of Title 40
						(relating to How many sinks and toilets must I have for children's
						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 T - PHYSICAL FACILITIES › Division 3 - TOILETS AND SINKS › Section 747.4209 - Do I have to use toilets and sinks that are sized for children?

Current through Reg. 49, No. 28; July 12, 2024
No, but you must equip a sink, urinal, or toilet that is
						too high for children to use safely and independently with anchored steps or a
						broad-based platform with a non-slip surface.
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 T - PHYSICAL FACILITIES › Division 3 - TOILETS AND SINKS › Section 747.4211 - May the doors to the restrooms have locks on them?

Current through Reg. 49, No. 28; July 12, 2024
Yes. Doors on restrooms and toilets used by children may
						have locks, although:
(1) Locks must
					 be out of children's reach; or
(2)
					 If locks are within children's reach, there must be a way to immediately open
					 the door from the outside in an emergency, and:
(A) The unlocking mechanism must be
					 accessible to all caregivers at all times and must be demonstrated
					 satisfactorily to Licensing staff upon request; and
(B) A caregiver must be present in or near
					 the restroom when children younger than five years are using restrooms with
					 door locks within children's reach.
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 T - PHYSICAL FACILITIES › Division 4 - FURNITURE AND EQUIPMENT › Section 747.4301 - Must I use child-sized tables and chairs for children?

Current through Reg. 49, No. 28; July 12, 2024
(a) No, but you must ensure that any table or
					 chair used by a child is safe, easy to clean, and of a height and size that the
					 child can use it safely and easily.
(b) If the manufacturer requires safety
					 straps on a chair, then the safety straps must be fastened whenever a child is
					 using the chair.
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 T - PHYSICAL FACILITIES › Division 4 - FURNITURE AND EQUIPMENT › Section 747.4303 - Must I provide a cot or mat for each child to sleep or rest on?

Current through Reg. 49, No. 28; July 12, 2024
(a) Yes. You must provide or have the parent
					 provide an individual cot, bed, or mat that is waterproof or washable for each
					 walking child through four years old to sleep or rest on.
(b) Cots, beds, or mats must be labeled with
					 the child's name. As an alternative, you may label cots, beds, or mats with a
					 number and have a number/child assignment map available.
(c) Floor mats used for napping must be
					 marked or colored so that the sleeping side can be distinguished from the floor
					 side.
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 T - PHYSICAL FACILITIES › Division 4 - FURNITURE AND EQUIPMENT › Section 747.4305 - Must I have storage for each child's individual belongings?

Current through Reg. 49, No. 28; July 12, 2024
Yes. You must have individual lockers, cubicles, baskets,
						separate hooks and shelves, or other adequate storage space for each child's
						personal belongings. You must clearly label the storage space with the child's
						name, a photograph of the child, or other symbol the child
						recognizes.
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 T - PHYSICAL FACILITIES › Division 4 - FURNITURE AND EQUIPMENT › Section 747.4307 - Must I have a telephone at my child-care home?

Current through Reg. 49, No. 28; July 12, 2024
(a) You must have a
					 working telephone or cellular phone at your child-care home.
(b) If your telephone is a landline, the
					 telephone number must be listed.
(c) If you use cellular phone service at your
					 home, you must ensure all caregivers and adult household members know the
					 address of the home to direct emergency personnel to the home when dialing 911
					 from the home.
(d) You must post
					 your phone number as required by §
											747.403 of this chapter (relating
					 to What telephone numbers must I post and where must I post them?) and update
					 the posting any time your phone number changes.
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 T - PHYSICAL FACILITIES › Division 4 - FURNITURE AND EQUIPMENT › Section 747.4309 - May I have indoor lofts?

Current through Reg. 49, No. 28; July 12, 2024
(a) You may
					 have an indoor loft that is designed and used as an extension of the learning
					 area, if you comply with the following safety standards:
(1) Caregivers must be able to adequately
					 supervise children at all times;
(2) Stairs and steps, regardless of height,
					 must have handrails the children can reach. Rung ladders do not require
					 handrails;
(3) Platforms over 20
					 inches in height must be equipped with protective barriers that prevent
					 children from crawling over or falling through the barrier, or becoming
					 entrapped; and
(4) Section 747.4015
					 of Title 40 (relating to May I care for children above or below ground
					 level?).
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 U - INDOOR AND OUTDOOR ACTIVE PLAY SPACE AND EQUIPMENT › Division 1 - MINIMUM SAFETY REQUIREMENTS › Section 747.4401 - What minimum safety requirements must my active play equipment meet?

Current through Reg. 49, No. 28; July 12, 2024
Indoor and outdoor active play equipment used both at and
						away from the child-care home must be safe for the children as follows:
(1) The indoor and outdoor active play
					 equipment must be arranged so that caregivers can adequately supervise children
					 at all times;
(2) The design,
					 scale, and location of the equipment must be used according to the
					 manufacturer's instructions;
(3)
					 Equipment must not have openings or angles that can entrap a child's body or
					 body part that has penetrated the opening;
(4) Equipment must not have protrusions or
					 openings that can entangle something around a child's neck or a child's
					 clothing;
(5) Equipment must be
					 securely anchored according to manufacturer's specifications to prevent
					 collapsing, tipping, sliding, moving, or overturning;
(6) All anchoring devices must be placed
					 below the level of the playing surface to prevent tripping or injury resulting
					 from a fall;
(7) Equipment must not
					 have exposed pinch, crush, or shear points on or underneath it;
(8) Climbing equipment, swings, or
					 inflatables must not be installed over asphalt or concrete, unless the asphalt
					 or concrete is covered with properly installed unitary surfacing material as
					 specified in § 747.4707 of Title 40 (relating to What are unitary
					 surfacing materials?) and § 747.4709 of Title 40 (relating to How should
					 unitary surfacing materials be installed?);
(9) Porches or platforms more than 20 inches
					 in height for pre-kindergarten and younger children, and more than 30 inches in
					 height for school-age children, must be equipped with protective barriers that
					 surround the elevated surface, except for entrances and exits and that prevent
					 children from crawling over or falling through the barrier, or becoming
					 entrapped; and
(10) Stairs and
					 steps on climbing equipment, regardless of height, must have handrails the
					 children can reach. Rung ladders do not require handrails.
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 U - INDOOR AND OUTDOOR ACTIVE PLAY SPACE AND EQUIPMENT › Division 1 - MINIMUM SAFETY REQUIREMENTS › Section 747.4403 - Are there some types of equipment that children must not use?

Current through Reg. 49, No. 28; July 12, 2024
Yes. Children must not use the following types of
						equipment at or away from the child-care home:
(1) Heavy swings made of metal or that have
					 metal components, such as animal figure swings;
(2) Equipment that allows children to fall
					 inside the structure and onto other parts of the structure, such as certain
					 styles of monkey bars or jungle gyms;
(3) Trampolines, except those less than four
					 feet in diameter that are no higher than 12 inches above a properly installed
					 and maintained resilient surface;
(4) Swinging exercise rings and trapeze bars
					 on long chains or free swinging ropes;
(5) Multiple occupancy swings, such as
					 teeter-totters, gliders, or chair swings; or
(6) Swinging gates and giant
					 strides.
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 U - INDOOR AND OUTDOOR ACTIVE PLAY SPACE AND EQUIPMENT › Division 1 - MINIMUM SAFETY REQUIREMENTS › Section 747.4405 - Are there additional equipment restrictions for children younger than five years of age?

Current through Reg. 49, No. 28; July 12, 2024
(a) Yes. Children
					 younger than five years of age must not be allowed to use the following pieces
					 of equipment at or away from the child-care home:
(1) Free standing arch climbers;
(2) Free standing climbing pieces with
					 flexible parts;
(3) Fulcrum
					 seesaws;
(4) Log rolls;
(5) Spiral slides with more than one 360
					 degree turn;
(6) Track
					 rides.
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 U - INDOOR AND OUTDOOR ACTIVE PLAY SPACE AND EQUIPMENT › Division 1 - MINIMUM SAFETY REQUIREMENTS › Section 747.4407 - What special maintenance procedures must I follow for my active play space and equipment?

Current through Reg. 49, No. 28; July 12, 2024
(a) You or someone
					 you designate must inspect the indoor and outdoor active play space and
					 equipment daily before children go out to play to ensure there are no hazards
					 present.
(b) You must ensure
					 hazards or defects identified during the daily inspections are repaired
					 promptly, and must arrange for protection of the children, or you must prohibit
					 use of the hazardous equipment, until repairs can be made.
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 U - INDOOR AND OUTDOOR ACTIVE PLAY SPACE AND EQUIPMENT › Division 2 - SWINGS › Section 747.4501 - What are the safety requirements for swings?

Current through Reg. 49, No. 28; July 12, 2024
(a) All swing seats must be constructed of
					 durable, lightweight, rubber or plastic material.
(b) Edges of all swing seats must be smooth
					 or rounded and have no protrusions.
(c) Swings must not be attached to a
					 composite play structure, unless they are on a swing set designed for
					 residential 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 U - INDOOR AND OUTDOOR ACTIVE PLAY SPACE AND EQUIPMENT › Division 2 - SWINGS › Section 747.4503 - Are there additional safety requirements for bucket swings designed for tots?

Current through Reg. 49, No. 28; July 12, 2024
Yes. Bucket swings are intended for use by children under
						four years of age with an adult present to lift and secure the child into the
						swing. Therefore, the distance between the surface under the swing and the
						bottom of a bucket swing must be at least 24 inches. This will minimize the
						likelihood of unsupervised young children climbing into the
						swing.
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 U - INDOOR AND OUTDOOR ACTIVE PLAY SPACE AND EQUIPMENT › Division 2 - SWINGS › Section 747.4505 - Are there additional safety requirements for tire swings (multi-axis swings)?

Current through Reg. 49, No. 28; July 12, 2024
Yes. Tire swings must also:
(1) Not be made from heavy truck tires, or
					 tires with exposed steel-belted radials;
(2) Not be suspended from a composite
					 structure or with other swings in the same bay;
(3) Have drainage holes drilled in the
					 underside of the tire and maintained to facilitate water drainage;
					 and
(4) Have a minimum clearance
					 between the seating surface of a tire swing, and the uprights of the supporting
					 structure must be 30 inches or more when the tire is in a position closest to
					 the support structure.
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 U - INDOOR AND OUTDOOR ACTIVE PLAY SPACE AND EQUIPMENT › Division 3 - PLAYGROUND USE ZONES › Section 747.4601 - What does Licensing mean by the term "use zone"?

Current through Reg. 49, No. 28; July 12, 2024
The use zone is the surface area under and around a piece
						of equipment onto which a child falling from or exiting from the equipment
						would be expected to land. Other than the equipment itself, the use zone must
						be free of obstacles that a child could run into or fall on top of and be
						injured.
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 U - INDOOR AND OUTDOOR ACTIVE PLAY SPACE AND EQUIPMENT › Division 3 - PLAYGROUND USE ZONES › Section 747.4603 - How do I measure the use zone for stationary equipment?

Current through Reg. 49, No. 28; July 12, 2024
The use zone for stationary equipment, excluding slides,
						must extend a minimum of six feet in all directions from the perimeter of the
						equipment. Use zones for stationary equipment must not overlap other use
						zones.
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 U - INDOOR AND OUTDOOR ACTIVE PLAY SPACE AND EQUIPMENT › Division 3 - PLAYGROUND USE ZONES › Section 747.4605 - How do I measure the use zone for slides?

Current through Reg. 49, No. 28; July 12, 2024
(a) The use zone in front of the access and
					 to the sides of a slide must extend a minimum of six feet from the perimeter of
					 the equipment.
(b) For slides six
					 feet high or less, the use zone in front of the exit of a slide must extend at
					 least six feet.
(c) For slides
					 greater than six feet high, the use zone in front of the exit of a slide must
					 be equal to the distance from the slide platform to the protective surfacing up
					 to a maximum of eight feet.
(d) The
					 use zone in front of the slide exit must not overlap the use zone of any other
					 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 U - INDOOR AND OUTDOOR ACTIVE PLAY SPACE AND EQUIPMENT › Division 3 - PLAYGROUND USE ZONES › Section 747.4607 - How do I measure the use zone for to-fro swings?

Current through Reg. 49, No. 28; July 12, 2024
(a) The use zone to the front and rear of a
					 to-fro swing (single-axis swing) must extend twice the height of the vertical
					 distance from the swing beam to the surface below.
(b) The use zone to the front and rear of the
					 to-fro swing must not overlap any other use zone.
(c) The use zone around the sides of the
					 to-fro swing structure (frame which supports the swings) must be at least six
					 feet and may overlap the use zone of an adjacent swing structure.
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 U - INDOOR AND OUTDOOR ACTIVE PLAY SPACE AND EQUIPMENT › Division 3 - PLAYGROUND USE ZONES › Section 747.4609 - How do I measure the use zone for tire swings?

Current through Reg. 49, No. 28; July 12, 2024
(a) The use zone for tire swings or other
					 multi-axis swings must extend in all directions for a distance equal to a
					 distance from the swing beam to the top of the sitting surface of the tire,
					 plus six feet.
(b) The use zone
					 specified in subsection (a) of this section must not overlap any other use
					 zone.
(c) The use zone on the sides
					 of the tire swing structure must be at least six feet, and may overlap the use
					 zone on the sides of an adjacent swing support structure.