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Texas Administrative Code › Title 26 - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES › Part 1 - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION › Chapter 744 - MINIMUM STANDARDS FOR SCHOOL-AGE AND BEFORE OR AFTER-SCHOOL PROGRAMS › Subchapter N - INDOOR AND OUTDOOR ACTIVE PLAY SPACE AND EQUIPMENT › Division 5 - SOFT CONTAINED PLAY EQUIPMENT › Section 744.3305 - How do I measure the use zone for soft contained play equipment?

Current through Reg. 49, No. 28; July 12, 2024
(a) The use zone for entrances and exits to
					 the soft contained play equipment, excluding slide exits, is a minimum of five
					 feet from all portions of the entrance and exit which are outside of the
					 contained area of the equipment.
(b) The use zone in front of slide exits must
					 extend a minimum of five feet if the slide run-out is 36 inches or greater. If
					 the slide run-out is less than 36 inches, the use zone at the end of the slide
					 must be six feet. In addition, this use zone may not overlap with any other use
					 zones.
(c) Entrances and exits that
					 terminate inside of the soft contained play equipment are exempt from use zone
					 requirements.
(d) External portions
					 of the soft contained play equipment that contain no designated play surfaces
					 and serve only to enclose the equipment are exempt from use zone
					 requirements.
(e) The critical
					 height of resilient surfacing material must be equal to the highest designated
					 play surface outside of the contained area of the equipment or for one foot,
					 which ever is greater.
Texas Administrative Code › Title 26 - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES › Part 1 - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION › Chapter 744 - MINIMUM STANDARDS FOR SCHOOL-AGE AND BEFORE OR AFTER-SCHOOL PROGRAMS › Subchapter N - INDOOR AND OUTDOOR ACTIVE PLAY SPACE AND EQUIPMENT › Division 6 - INFLATABLES › Section 744.3351 - May I use inflatable active play equipment?

Current through Reg. 49, No. 28; July 12, 2024
You may use inflatable equipment both at and away from
						your operation if you follow these guidelines:
(1) You use enclosed inflatables (such as
					 bounce houses or moon walks) according to the manufacturer's
					 instructions;
(2) You use open
					 inflatables (such as obstacle courses, slides, or games) according to the
					 manufacturer's instructions; and
(3) Inflatables that include water activity
					 also comply with all applicable requirements in Subchapter O of Title 40
					 (relating to Swimming Pools, Wading/Splashing Pools, and Sprinkler
					 Play).
Texas Administrative Code › Title 26 - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES › Part 1 - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION › Chapter 744 - MINIMUM STANDARDS FOR SCHOOL-AGE AND BEFORE OR AFTER-SCHOOL PROGRAMS › Subchapter O - SWIMMING POOLS, WADING/SPLASHING POOLS, AND SPRINKLER PLAY › Section 744.3401 - What safety precautions must I follow when children in my care use a swimming pool?

Current through Reg. 49, No. 28; July 12, 2024
In addition to complying with the child/caregiver ratios
					 specified in § 744.1905 of Title 40 (relating to What are the
					 child/caregiver ratios for swimming activities?) and other safety requirements
					 specified in § 744.1907 of Title 40 (relating to Must a certified
					 lifeguard be on duty when children are swimming in more than two feet of
					 water?) and § 744.1911 of Title 40 (relating to Must persons who are
					 counted in the child/caregiver ratio during swimming know how to swim?), you
					 must comply with the following safety precautions when any child uses a
					 swimming pool (more than two feet of water) both at and away from your
					 operation:
(1) A minimum of two
				  life-saving devices must be available;
(2) One additional life-saving device must be
				  available for each 2,000 square feet of water surface;
(3) Drain grates must be in place, in good
				  repair, and must not be able to be removed without using tools;
(4) Pool chemicals and pumps must be
				  inaccessible to any child;
(5)
				  Machinery rooms must be locked when any child is present;
(6) Employees must be able to clearly see all
				  parts of the swimming area;
(7) The
				  bottom of the pool must be visible at all times;
(8) An adult must be present who is able to
				  immediately turn off the pump and filtering system when any child is in a pool;
				  and
(9) All indoor/outdoor areas
				  must be free of furniture and equipment that any child could use to scale a
				  fence or barrier or release a lock.
Texas Administrative Code › Title 26 - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES › Part 1 - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION › Chapter 744 - MINIMUM STANDARDS FOR SCHOOL-AGE AND BEFORE OR AFTER-SCHOOL PROGRAMS › Subchapter O - SWIMMING POOLS, WADING/SPLASHING POOLS, AND SPRINKLER PLAY › Section 744.3403 - How should the swimming pool be built and maintained?

Current through Reg. 49, No. 28; July 12, 2024
Swimming pools used both at and away from the operation
					 must be built and maintained according to the standards of the Department of
					 State Health Services for public pools and any other applicable state or local
					 regulations.
Texas Administrative Code › Title 26 - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES › Part 1 - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION › Chapter 744 - MINIMUM STANDARDS FOR SCHOOL-AGE AND BEFORE OR AFTER-SCHOOL PROGRAMS › Subchapter O - SWIMMING POOLS, WADING/SPLASHING POOLS, AND SPRINKLER PLAY › Section 744.3405 - Do the same safety precautions apply for above-ground pools?

Current through Reg. 49, No. 28; July 12, 2024
Yes. Above-ground pools must meet all pool safety
					 requirements specified in this subchapter and must have a barrier that prevents
					 a child's access to the pool.
Texas Administrative Code › Title 26 - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES › Part 1 - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION › Chapter 744 - MINIMUM STANDARDS FOR SCHOOL-AGE AND BEFORE OR AFTER-SCHOOL PROGRAMS › Subchapter O - SWIMMING POOLS, WADING/SPLASHING POOLS, AND SPRINKLER PLAY › Section 744.3407 - Must I have a fence around a swimming pool at my operation?

Current through Reg. 49, No. 28; July 12, 2024
(a) You must enclose a swimming pool at your
				  operation with a six-foot fence or wall that prevents children's access to the
				  pool.
(b) Fence gates leading to
				  the pool area must have self-closing and self-latching hardware out of
				  children's reach. Gates must be locked when the pool is not in use.
(c) Doors from the operation leading to the
				  pool area must have a lock out of children's reach that can only be opened by
				  an adult.
(d) These doors and gates
				  must not be designated as fire and emergency evacuation exits.
Texas Administrative Code › Title 26 - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES › Part 1 - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION › Chapter 744 - MINIMUM STANDARDS FOR SCHOOL-AGE AND BEFORE OR AFTER-SCHOOL PROGRAMS › Subchapter O - SWIMMING POOLS, WADING/SPLASHING POOLS, AND SPRINKLER PLAY › Section 744.3411 - What are the safety requirements for wading pools?

Current through Reg. 49, No. 28; July 12, 2024
(a) Wading/splashing pools (two feet of water
				  or less) at your operation must be:
(1)
				  Stored out of children's reach when not in use;
(2) Drained at least daily and sanitized;
				  and
(3) Stored so they do not hold
				  water.
Texas Administrative Code › Title 26 - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES › Part 1 - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION › Chapter 744 - MINIMUM STANDARDS FOR SCHOOL-AGE AND BEFORE OR AFTER-SCHOOL PROGRAMS › Subchapter O - SWIMMING POOLS, WADING/SPLASHING POOLS, AND SPRINKLER PLAY › Section 744.3413 - Are there specific safety requirements for sprinkler play?

Current through Reg. 49, No. 28; July 12, 2024
(a) You must ensure that no child uses
				  sprinkler equipment on or near a hard, slippery surface, such as a concrete
				  driveway, sidewalk, or patio.
(b)
				  You must not leave a child alone with the sprinkler equipment.
(c) You must store sprinkler equipment and
				  water hoses out of the reach of children when not in use.
(d) You must maintain your splash
				  pad/sprinkler play area according to manufacturer's instructions.
Texas Administrative Code › Title 26 - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES › Part 1 - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION › Chapter 744 - MINIMUM STANDARDS FOR SCHOOL-AGE AND BEFORE OR AFTER-SCHOOL PROGRAMS › Subchapter O - SWIMMING POOLS, WADING/SPLASHING POOLS, AND SPRINKLER PLAY › Section 744.3415 - Can children in my care swim in a body of water other than a swimming pool, such as a lake, pond, or river?

Current through Reg. 49, No. 28; July 12, 2024
No, you must not allow children to swim in a lake, pond,
					 river, or a body of water other than a swimming pool or wading pool that
					 complies with the rules specified in this subchapter.
Texas Administrative Code › Title 26 - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES › Part 1 - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION › Chapter 744 - MINIMUM STANDARDS FOR SCHOOL-AGE AND BEFORE OR AFTER-SCHOOL PROGRAMS › Subchapter P - FIRE SAFETY AND EMERGENCY PRACTICES › Division 1 - FIRE INSPECTION › Section 744.3501 - Must my operation have an annual fire inspection?

Current through Reg. 49, No. 28; July 12, 2024
(a) Your operation must have a fire
					 inspection before we issue your initial permit and at least once every 12
					 months, unless your operation is in a public school facility operated by the
					 local independent school district.
(b) If an inspection is required, a state or
					 local fire marshal must conduct the inspection. If an inspection is not
					 available, you must provide documentation of this from a state or local fire
					 marshal or county judge.
Texas Administrative Code › Title 26 - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES › Part 1 - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION › Chapter 744 - MINIMUM STANDARDS FOR SCHOOL-AGE AND BEFORE OR AFTER-SCHOOL PROGRAMS › Subchapter P - FIRE SAFETY AND EMERGENCY PRACTICES › Division 1 - FIRE INSPECTION › Section 744.3503 - How do I document that a fire inspection has been completed?

Current through Reg. 49, No. 28; July 12, 2024
If required, you must keep a copy of the most recent
						fire-inspection report, letter, or checklist at the operation during your hours
						of operation to verify the inspection date and findings. The report must
						include the name and telephone number of the inspector.
Texas Administrative Code › Title 26 - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES › Part 1 - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION › Chapter 744 - MINIMUM STANDARDS FOR SCHOOL-AGE AND BEFORE OR AFTER-SCHOOL PROGRAMS › Subchapter P - FIRE SAFETY AND EMERGENCY PRACTICES › Division 1 - FIRE INSPECTION › Section 744.3505 - Must I make all corrections specified in the fire-inspection report?

Current through Reg. 49, No. 28; July 12, 2024
Yes, you must comply with all corrections, restrictions,
						or conditions specified by the inspector in the fire inspection report, letter,
						or checklist.
Texas Administrative Code › Title 26 - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES › Part 1 - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION › Chapter 744 - MINIMUM STANDARDS FOR SCHOOL-AGE AND BEFORE OR AFTER-SCHOOL PROGRAMS › Subchapter P - FIRE SAFETY AND EMERGENCY PRACTICES › Division 2 - EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS › Section 744.3551 - What is an emergency preparedness plan?

Current through Reg. 49, No. 28; July 12, 2024
An emergency preparedness plan is designed to ensure the
						safety of children during an emergency by addressing staff responsibility and
						facility readiness with respect to emergency evacuation, relocation, and
						sheltering/lock-down. The plan addresses the types of responses to emergencies
						most likely to occur in your area including:
(1) An evacuation of the children and
					 caregivers to a designated safe area in an emergency such as a fire or gas
					 leak;
(2) A relocation of the
					 children and caregivers to a designated, alternate shelter in an emergency such
					 as a flood, a hurricane, medical emergency, or communicable disease outbreak;
					 and
(3) The sheltering and
					 lock-down of children and caregivers within the operation to temporarily
					 protect them from situations such as a tornado, volatile person on the
					 premises, or an endangering person in the area.
Texas Administrative Code › Title 26 - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES › Part 1 - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION › Chapter 744 - MINIMUM STANDARDS FOR SCHOOL-AGE AND BEFORE OR AFTER-SCHOOL PROGRAMS › Subchapter P - FIRE SAFETY AND EMERGENCY PRACTICES › Division 2 - EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS › Section 744.3553 - What must my emergency preparedness plan include?

Current through Reg. 49, No. 28; July 12, 2024
Your emergency preparedness plan must include written
						procedures for:
(1) Evacuation,
					 relocation, and sheltering/lock-down of children including:
(A) The first responsibility of staff in an
					 emergency evacuation or relocation is to move the children to a designated safe
					 area or alternate shelter known to all employees, caregivers, parents, and
					 volunteers;
(B) How children will
					 be evacuated or relocated to the designated safe area or alternate shelter,
					 including but not limited to specific procedures for evacuating and relocating
					 children with limited mobility or who otherwise may need assistance in an
					 emergency, such as children who have mental, visual, or hearing
					 impairments;
(C) An emergency
					 evacuation and relocation diagram as outlined in § 744.3561 of Title 40
					 (relating to Must I have an emergency evacuation and relocation
					 diagram?);
(D) The staff
					 responsibility in a sheltering/lock-down emergency for the orderly movement of
					 children to a designated location within the operation where children should
					 gather;
(E) Name and address of the
					 alternate shelter away from the operation you will use as needed; and
(F) How children in attendance at the time of
					 the emergency will be accounted for at the designated safe area or alternate
					 shelter;
Texas Administrative Code › Title 26 - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES › Part 1 - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION › Chapter 744 - MINIMUM STANDARDS FOR SCHOOL-AGE AND BEFORE OR AFTER-SCHOOL PROGRAMS › Subchapter P - FIRE SAFETY AND EMERGENCY PRACTICES › Division 2 - EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS › Section 744.3557 - Who must coordinate the implementation of an emergency preparedness plan?

Current through Reg. 49, No. 28; July 12, 2024
(a) The director is
					 responsible for implementing the emergency preparedness plan.
(b) The director may also designate
					 additional employees to be in charge during an emergency evacuation and
					 relocation that occurs when the director is not at the operation.
Texas Administrative Code › Title 26 - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES › Part 1 - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION › Chapter 744 - MINIMUM STANDARDS FOR SCHOOL-AGE AND BEFORE OR AFTER-SCHOOL PROGRAMS › Subchapter P - FIRE SAFETY AND EMERGENCY PRACTICES › Division 2 - EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS › Section 744.3559 - Must I practice my emergency preparedness plans?

Current through Reg. 49, No. 28; July 12, 2024
The following components of your operation's emergency
						preparedness plan must be practiced as specified below:
(1) You must practice a fire drill every
					 month. The children must be able to safely exit the building within three
					 minutes;
(2) You must practice a
					 sheltering drill for severe weather at least four times in a calendar
					 year;
(3) You must practice a
					 lock-down drill for a volatile or endangering person on the premises or in the
					 area at least four times in a calendar year; and
(4) You must document these drills, including
					 the date of the drill, time of the drill, and length of time for the
					 evacuation, sheltering, or lock-down to take place.
Texas Administrative Code › Title 26 - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES › Part 1 - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION › Chapter 744 - MINIMUM STANDARDS FOR SCHOOL-AGE AND BEFORE OR AFTER-SCHOOL PROGRAMS › Subchapter P - FIRE SAFETY AND EMERGENCY PRACTICES › Division 2 - EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS › Section 744.3561 - Must I have an emergency evacuation and relocation diagram?

Current through Reg. 49, No. 28; July 12, 2024
(a) Yes. Your emergency evacuation and
					 relocation diagram must be on file at the operation and must show the
					 following:
(1) A floor plan of your
					 operation;
(2) Two exit paths from
					 each room, unless a room opens directly to the outdoors at ground
					 level;
(3) The designated location
					 outside of the operation where all caregivers and children meet to ensure
					 everyone has exited the operation safely; and
(4) The designated location inside the
					 operation where all caregivers and children take shelter from threatening
					 weather.
Texas Administrative Code › Title 26 - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES › Part 1 - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION › Chapter 744 - MINIMUM STANDARDS FOR SCHOOL-AGE AND BEFORE OR AFTER-SCHOOL PROGRAMS › Subchapter P - FIRE SAFETY AND EMERGENCY PRACTICES › Division 2 - EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS › Section 744.3563 - How many exits must my operation have?

Current through Reg. 49, No. 28; July 12, 2024
(a) The operation must have at least two
					 exits to the outside that are located in distant parts of each
					 building.
(b) If any doors open
					 into a fenced yard, the children must be able to open the doors easily from the
					 inside.
(c) You may not count doors
					 that are blocked or locked as exits.
(d) An exit through a kitchen or other
					 hazardous area may not be one of the required exits unless the state or local
					 fire marshal specifically approves in writing.
(e) Doors and gates leading into a pool area
					 may not be counted as an exit.
(f)
					 A window may be used as a designated fire exit only if all children and
					 caregivers are physically able to exit through the window to the ground outside
					 safely and quickly.
Texas Administrative Code › Title 26 - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES › Part 1 - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION › Chapter 744 - MINIMUM STANDARDS FOR SCHOOL-AGE AND BEFORE OR AFTER-SCHOOL PROGRAMS › Subchapter P - FIRE SAFETY AND EMERGENCY PRACTICES › Division 2 - EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS › Section 744.3565 - Must I have emergency lighting in case of an emergency evacuation?

Current through Reg. 49, No. 28; July 12, 2024
Yes. You must have a source of emergency lighting that is
						approved by the state or local fire marshal, or battery-powered lighting,
						available in each classroom in case of electrical failure.
Texas Administrative Code › Title 26 - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES › Part 1 - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION › Chapter 744 - MINIMUM STANDARDS FOR SCHOOL-AGE AND BEFORE OR AFTER-SCHOOL PROGRAMS › Subchapter P - FIRE SAFETY AND EMERGENCY PRACTICES › Division 3 - FIRE EXTINGUISHING AND SMOKE DETECTION SYSTEMS › Section 744.3601 - Must my operation have a fire-extinguishing system?

Current through Reg. 49, No. 28; July 12, 2024
Your operation must have a fire-extinguishing system.
						This may be a sprinkler system and/or fire extinguishers. If your program is
						located in a public school facility operated by the local school district, the
						fire-extinguishing system utilized by the school complies with this
						standard.
Texas Administrative Code › Title 26 - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES › Part 1 - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION › Chapter 744 - MINIMUM STANDARDS FOR SCHOOL-AGE AND BEFORE OR AFTER-SCHOOL PROGRAMS › Subchapter P - FIRE SAFETY AND EMERGENCY PRACTICES › Division 3 - FIRE EXTINGUISHING AND SMOKE DETECTION SYSTEMS › Section 744.3603 - Who must approve my fire-extinguishing system?

Current through Reg. 49, No. 28; July 12, 2024
The state or local fire marshal must approve a sprinkler
						system and/or fire extinguishers in your operation. If an inspection is not
						available, you must have at least one fire extinguisher rated 3A-40BC in the
						operation.
Texas Administrative Code › Title 26 - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES › Part 1 - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION › Chapter 744 - MINIMUM STANDARDS FOR SCHOOL-AGE AND BEFORE OR AFTER-SCHOOL PROGRAMS › Subchapter P - FIRE SAFETY AND EMERGENCY PRACTICES › Division 3 - FIRE EXTINGUISHING AND SMOKE DETECTION SYSTEMS › Section 744.3605 - Where must I mount fire extinguishers?

Current through Reg. 49, No. 28; July 12, 2024
You must mount all fire extinguishers on the wall by a
						hanger or bracket. The top of all extinguishers must be no higher than five
						feet above the floor and the bottom at least four inches above the floor or any
						other surface. If the state or local fire marshal or the manufacturer's
						instructions has different mounting instructions, you must follow those
						instructions. All fire extinguishers must be readily available for immediate
						use by employees and caregivers.
Texas Administrative Code › Title 26 - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES › Part 1 - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION › Chapter 744 - MINIMUM STANDARDS FOR SCHOOL-AGE AND BEFORE OR AFTER-SCHOOL PROGRAMS › Subchapter P - FIRE SAFETY AND EMERGENCY PRACTICES › Division 3 - FIRE EXTINGUISHING AND SMOKE DETECTION SYSTEMS › Section 744.3607 - How often must I inspect and service the fire extinguisher(s)?

Current through Reg. 49, No. 28; July 12, 2024
(a) The director or designee must inspect all
					 fire extinguishers monthly. The date of the inspection and the name of the
					 director or designee who inspects the extinguisher(s) must be recorded and kept
					 at the operation for review during your hours of operation.
(b) Fire extinguishers must be serviced as
					 required by manufacturer's instructions, or as required by the state or local
					 fire marshal.
Texas Administrative Code › Title 26 - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES › Part 1 - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION › Chapter 744 - MINIMUM STANDARDS FOR SCHOOL-AGE AND BEFORE OR AFTER-SCHOOL PROGRAMS › Subchapter P - FIRE SAFETY AND EMERGENCY PRACTICES › Division 3 - FIRE EXTINGUISHING AND SMOKE DETECTION SYSTEMS › Section 744.3609 - How often must I inspect a sprinkler system?

Current through Reg. 49, No. 28; July 12, 2024
The system monitoring company or the state or local fire
						marshal must test sprinkler systems at least annually. You must keep the most
						recent inspection report at the operation for review during your hours of
						operation. The documentation must indicate the date of the inspection and the
						inspector's name and telephone number.
Texas Administrative Code › Title 26 - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES › Part 1 - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION › Chapter 744 - MINIMUM STANDARDS FOR SCHOOL-AGE AND BEFORE OR AFTER-SCHOOL PROGRAMS › Subchapter P - FIRE SAFETY AND EMERGENCY PRACTICES › Division 3 - FIRE EXTINGUISHING AND SMOKE DETECTION SYSTEMS › Section 744.3611 - Must my operation have a smoke-detection system?

Current through Reg. 49, No. 28; July 12, 2024
(a) Your operation must have a working
					 smoke-detection system. This may be an electronic alarm and smoke-detection
					 system, or individual electric or battery-operated smoke detectors located in
					 each room used by children, or both.
(b) If your operation is located in a public
					 school facility operated by the local independent school district, the
					 smoke-detection system utilized by the school complies with this
					 standard.
Texas Administrative Code › Title 26 - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES › Part 1 - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION › Chapter 744 - MINIMUM STANDARDS FOR SCHOOL-AGE AND BEFORE OR AFTER-SCHOOL PROGRAMS › Subchapter P - FIRE SAFETY AND EMERGENCY PRACTICES › Division 3 - FIRE EXTINGUISHING AND SMOKE DETECTION SYSTEMS › Section 744.3613 - Who must approve my operation's smoke-detection system?

Current through Reg. 49, No. 28; July 12, 2024
The state or local fire marshal must approve electronic
						alarm and smoke-detection systems. If an inspection is not available, you must
						have at least one working smoke detector in each room used by
						children.
Texas Administrative Code › Title 26 - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES › Part 1 - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION › Chapter 744 - MINIMUM STANDARDS FOR SCHOOL-AGE AND BEFORE OR AFTER-SCHOOL PROGRAMS › Subchapter P - FIRE SAFETY AND EMERGENCY PRACTICES › Division 3 - FIRE EXTINGUISHING AND SMOKE DETECTION SYSTEMS › Section 744.3615 - How often must I have an electronic smoke alarm system tested?

Current through Reg. 49, No. 28; July 12, 2024
The monitoring company or the state or local fire marshal
						must test an electronic smoke alarm system at least annually. You must keep
						documentation of the inspection at the operation for review during your hours
						of operation. The documentation must indicate the date of the inspection and
						the inspector's name and telephone number.
Texas Administrative Code › Title 26 - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES › Part 1 - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION › Chapter 744 - MINIMUM STANDARDS FOR SCHOOL-AGE AND BEFORE OR AFTER-SCHOOL PROGRAMS › Subchapter P - FIRE SAFETY AND EMERGENCY PRACTICES › Division 3 - FIRE EXTINGUISHING AND SMOKE DETECTION SYSTEMS › Section 744.3617 - How must smoke detectors be installed at my operation?

Current through Reg. 49, No. 28; July 12, 2024
If you use smoke detectors, they must be installed and
						maintained according to the manufacturer's instructions or in compliance with
						the state or local fire marshal's instructions.
Texas Administrative Code › Title 26 - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES › Part 1 - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION › Chapter 744 - MINIMUM STANDARDS FOR SCHOOL-AGE AND BEFORE OR AFTER-SCHOOL PROGRAMS › Subchapter P - FIRE SAFETY AND EMERGENCY PRACTICES › Division 3 - FIRE EXTINGUISHING AND SMOKE DETECTION SYSTEMS › Section 744.3619 - How often must the smoke detectors at my operation be tested?

Current through Reg. 49, No. 28; July 12, 2024
The director or designee must test all smoke detectors
						monthly. The date of the test and the name of the director or designee who does
						the testing must be documented and kept at the operation for review during your
						hours of operation.
Texas Administrative Code › Title 26 - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES › Part 1 - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION › Chapter 744 - MINIMUM STANDARDS FOR SCHOOL-AGE AND BEFORE OR AFTER-SCHOOL PROGRAMS › Subchapter P - FIRE SAFETY AND EMERGENCY PRACTICES › Division 4 - GAS AND PROPANE TANKS › Section 744.3651 - Must my operation be inspected for gas leaks?

Current through Reg. 49, No. 28; July 12, 2024
If your operation uses natural or liquid propane (LP)
						gas, your operation must be inspected for gas leaks before we issue your
						initial permit, and once every two years after your permit is issued, unless
						your operation is located in a public school building operated by the local
						independent school district.
Texas Administrative Code › Title 26 - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES › Part 1 - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION › Chapter 744 - MINIMUM STANDARDS FOR SCHOOL-AGE AND BEFORE OR AFTER-SCHOOL PROGRAMS › Subchapter P - FIRE SAFETY AND EMERGENCY PRACTICES › Division 4 - GAS AND PROPANE TANKS › Section 744.3653 - Who must conduct the inspection for gas leaks?

Current through Reg. 49, No. 28; July 12, 2024
(a) If your operation uses natural gas, you
					 must have your operation inspected for gas leaks by a licensed plumber or a gas
					 company official.
(b) If your
					 operation uses liquid propane (LP)-gas, you must have your LP-gas system
					 inspected for proper installation and leaks by a licensed LP-gas servicing
					 company or licensed plumber who is also licensed with the LP-gas section of the
					 Texas Railroad Commission.
Texas Administrative Code › Title 26 - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES › Part 1 - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION › Chapter 744 - MINIMUM STANDARDS FOR SCHOOL-AGE AND BEFORE OR AFTER-SCHOOL PROGRAMS › Subchapter P - FIRE SAFETY AND EMERGENCY PRACTICES › Division 4 - GAS AND PROPANE TANKS › Section 744.3655 - How do I document that a gas leak inspection has been completed?

Current through Reg. 49, No. 28; July 12, 2024
A written gas inspection report must show your gas system
						is free of leaks and must indicate the date of the inspection, as well as the
						name and telephone number of the inspector. You must keep the most recent
						inspection report on file at your operation.
Texas Administrative Code › Title 26 - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES › Part 1 - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION › Chapter 744 - MINIMUM STANDARDS FOR SCHOOL-AGE AND BEFORE OR AFTER-SCHOOL PROGRAMS › Subchapter P - FIRE SAFETY AND EMERGENCY PRACTICES › Division 4 - GAS AND PROPANE TANKS › Section 744.3657 - Must I make all corrections specified in the gas inspection report?

Current through Reg. 49, No. 28; July 12, 2024
You must comply with all corrections, conditions, or
						restrictions specified in the gas inspection report within the timeframes
						specified by the inspector.
Texas Administrative Code › Title 26 - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES › Part 1 - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION › Chapter 744 - MINIMUM STANDARDS FOR SCHOOL-AGE AND BEFORE OR AFTER-SCHOOL PROGRAMS › Subchapter P - FIRE SAFETY AND EMERGENCY PRACTICES › Division 5 - HEATING DEVICES › Section 744.3701 - What steps must I take to ensure that heating devices do not present hazards to children?

Current through Reg. 49, No. 28; July 12, 2024
(a) Gas appliances
					 must have metal tubing and connections, be in good repair, and be free from
					 leaks.
(b) Open flame heaters
					 (heaters where the flame can be easily touched or accessed) are
					 prohibited.
(c) Space heaters must
					 be enclosed and have the seal of approval of a United States test laboratory or
					 be approved by the state or local fire marshal.
(d) You must safeguard floor and wall furnace
					 grates, steam and hot water pipes, and electric space heaters so that children
					 do not have access to them.
(e)
					 Liquid fuel heaters are prohibited.
(f) Gas fuel heaters, fireplaces, and
					 wood-burning stoves must be properly vented to the outside.
(g) If you use a fireplace, wood-burning
					 stove, or space heater, you must install a screen or guard with sufficient
					 strength to prevent children from falling into the fire or against the stove or
					 heater.
Texas Administrative Code › Title 26 - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES › Part 1 - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION › Chapter 744 - MINIMUM STANDARDS FOR SCHOOL-AGE AND BEFORE OR AFTER-SCHOOL PROGRAMS › Subchapter P - FIRE SAFETY AND EMERGENCY PRACTICES › Division 6 - CARBON MONOXIDE DETECTION SYSTEMS › Section 744.3751 - Must my operation have a carbon monoxide detection system?

Current through Reg. 49, No. 28; July 12, 2024
Your operation must be equipped with a working carbon
						monoxide detection system, unless it is located in a school facility that
						complies:
(1) With the school facility
					 standards adopted by the commissioner of education under the Education Code,
					 §
											46.008;
					 or
(2) With standards adopted by
					 the board of a local school district that are similar to those described in
					 paragraph (1) of this section.
Texas Administrative Code › Title 26 - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES › Part 1 - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION › Chapter 744 - MINIMUM STANDARDS FOR SCHOOL-AGE AND BEFORE OR AFTER-SCHOOL PROGRAMS › Subchapter P - FIRE SAFETY AND EMERGENCY PRACTICES › Division 6 - CARBON MONOXIDE DETECTION SYSTEMS › Section 744.3753 - What type of carbon monoxide detection system must I install?

Current through Reg. 49, No. 28; July 12, 2024
You must install:
(1) Individual electric (plug-in or hardwire)
					 or battery-operated carbon monoxide detectors that meet Underwriters
					 Laboratories Inc. requirements (UL-Listed); or
(2) An electronic carbon monoxide detection
					 system connected to an electronic alarm/smoke detection system that is
					 UL-Listed.
Texas Administrative Code › Title 26 - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES › Part 1 - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION › Chapter 744 - MINIMUM STANDARDS FOR SCHOOL-AGE AND BEFORE OR AFTER-SCHOOL PROGRAMS › Subchapter P - FIRE SAFETY AND EMERGENCY PRACTICES › Division 6 - CARBON MONOXIDE DETECTION SYSTEMS › Section 744.3755 - How many carbon monoxide detectors must be installed in my operation?

Current through Reg. 49, No. 28; July 12, 2024
(a) If you use electric or battery-operated
					 carbon monoxide detectors:
(1) At least one
					 detector must be installed on every level of each building in the child-care
					 operation; and
(2) The detector(s)
					 must be installed in compliance with the state or local fire marshal's
					 instructions.
Texas Administrative Code › Title 26 - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES › Part 1 - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION › Chapter 744 - MINIMUM STANDARDS FOR SCHOOL-AGE AND BEFORE OR AFTER-SCHOOL PROGRAMS › Subchapter P - FIRE SAFETY AND EMERGENCY PRACTICES › Division 6 - CARBON MONOXIDE DETECTION SYSTEMS › Section 744.3757 - How often must I inspect and service the carbon monoxide detection system?

Current through Reg. 49, No. 28; July 12, 2024
(a) If you use
					 electric or battery-operated carbon monoxide detectors:
(1) The director or designee must install a
					 new battery in each battery-operated detector at least annually;
(2) The director or designee must test all
					 detectors monthly;
(3) The date of
					 each monthly test, date of each installation of new batteries, and the name of
					 the director or designee who does the installment of new batteries and each
					 testing must be recorded and kept at the operation for review during your hours
					 of operation.
Texas Administrative Code › Title 26 - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES › Part 1 - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION › Chapter 744 - MINIMUM STANDARDS FOR SCHOOL-AGE AND BEFORE OR AFTER-SCHOOL PROGRAMS › Subchapter Q - TRANSPORTATION › Section 744.3801 - What types of transportation does Licensing regulate?

Current through Reg. 49, No. 28; July 12, 2024
We regulate all transportation provided by or for the
					 operation to children in care, including, transportation between the home and
					 the school, the school and the operation, the operation and home, the operation
					 or the school and field trip locations, or the operation or the school and
					 other drop off locations.
Texas Administrative Code › Title 26 - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES › Part 1 - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION › Chapter 744 - MINIMUM STANDARDS FOR SCHOOL-AGE AND BEFORE OR AFTER-SCHOOL PROGRAMS › Subchapter Q - TRANSPORTATION › Section 744.3803 - What type of vehicle may I use to transport children?

Current through Reg. 49, No. 28; July 12, 2024
(a) We do not regulate the type of vehicle
				  you use to transport children, although we recommend that you check with the
				  Texas Department of Motor Vehicles or refer to the federal motor vehicle safety
				  standards regulating transportation to and from school and your
				  operation.
(b) For the purpose of
				  this chapter, we categorize vehicle types as:
(1) General purpose vehicle--passenger
				  vehicles as defined in the Texas Transportation Code §
											545.412,
				  and buses that do not meet the federal motor vehicle safety standards for
				  school buses or multi-function school activity buses (MFSAB);
(2) Small school bus--school buses and MFSABs
				  that meet federal motor vehicle safety standards for school buses and MFSABs
				  respectively and have a gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) of 10,000 pounds or
				  less; and
(3) Large school
				  bus--school buses and MFSABs that meet federal motor vehicle safety standards
				  for school buses and MFSABs respectively and have a GVWR of greater than 10,000
				  pounds.
Texas Administrative Code › Title 26 - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES › Part 1 - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION › Chapter 744 - MINIMUM STANDARDS FOR SCHOOL-AGE AND BEFORE OR AFTER-SCHOOL PROGRAMS › Subchapter Q - TRANSPORTATION › Section 744.3805 - What safety precautions must I take when loading and unloading children from the vehicle?

Current through Reg. 49, No. 28; July 12, 2024
You must take the following precautions when loading and
					 unloading children from any vehicle, including any type of bus:
(1) You must load and unload children at the
				  curbside of the vehicle or in a protected parking area or driveway;
(2) You must not allow a child to cross a
				  street any time before a child enters or exits a vehicle, unless the child is
				  accompanied by an adult;
(3) You
				  must account for all children exiting the vehicle before leaving the vehicle
				  unattended; and
(4) You must never
				  leave a child unattended in a vehicle.
Texas Administrative Code › Title 26 - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES › Part 1 - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION › Chapter 744 - MINIMUM STANDARDS FOR SCHOOL-AGE AND BEFORE OR AFTER-SCHOOL PROGRAMS › Subchapter Q - TRANSPORTATION › Section 744.3807 - What child passenger safety seat system must I use when I transport children?

Current through Reg. 49, No. 28; July 12, 2024
(a) You must use a
				  child passenger safety seat system to restrain a child when transporting the
				  child. The restraint system:
(1) Must meet
				  the federal standards for crash-tested systems as set by the National Highway
				  Traffic Safety Administration; and
(2) Must be properly secured in the vehicle
				  according to manufacturer's instructions.
Texas Administrative Code › Title 26 - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES › Part 1 - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION › Chapter 744 - MINIMUM STANDARDS FOR SCHOOL-AGE AND BEFORE OR AFTER-SCHOOL PROGRAMS › Subchapter Q - TRANSPORTATION › Section 744.3809 - Must caregivers and/or the driver wear a safety belt?

Current through Reg. 49, No. 28; July 12, 2024
(a) The driver must be properly restrained by
				  a safety belt before starting the vehicle and at all times the vehicle is in
				  motion.
(b) All adult passengers in
				  a vehicle transporting children, other than a large school bus, must be
				  properly restrained by safety belts.
Texas Administrative Code › Title 26 - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES › Part 1 - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION › Chapter 744 - MINIMUM STANDARDS FOR SCHOOL-AGE AND BEFORE OR AFTER-SCHOOL PROGRAMS › Subchapter Q - TRANSPORTATION › Section 744.3811 - May parents provide the safety seat equipment required for their child?

Current through Reg. 49, No. 28; July 12, 2024
Parents may provide the safety seat system for use in
					 transporting their child, provided the equipment is appropriate and can be
					 properly secured in the vehicle. You must use the equipment according to
					 manufacturer's instructions.
Texas Administrative Code › Title 26 - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES › Part 1 - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION › Chapter 744 - MINIMUM STANDARDS FOR SCHOOL-AGE AND BEFORE OR AFTER-SCHOOL PROGRAMS › Subchapter Q - TRANSPORTATION › Section 744.3813 - May I place more than one person in each safety belt?

Current through Reg. 49, No. 28; July 12, 2024
No; only one person may use each safety
					 belt.
Texas Administrative Code › Title 26 - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES › Part 1 - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION › Chapter 744 - MINIMUM STANDARDS FOR SCHOOL-AGE AND BEFORE OR AFTER-SCHOOL PROGRAMS › Subchapter Q - TRANSPORTATION › Section 744.3815 - May a child ride in a safety belt with a shoulder harness?

Current through Reg. 49, No. 28; July 12, 2024
A child may ride in a safety belt with a shoulder harness
					 if the shoulder harness goes across the child's chest and not across the
					 child's face or neck. The lap belt should fit low across the child's thighs or
					 top of the legs and not across the child's stomach area. Never put a shoulder
					 belt under the child's arm or behind the child's back. If the lap belt and
					 shoulder harness do not fit properly, a booster seat must be
					 used.
Texas Administrative Code › Title 26 - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES › Part 1 - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION › Chapter 744 - MINIMUM STANDARDS FOR SCHOOL-AGE AND BEFORE OR AFTER-SCHOOL PROGRAMS › Subchapter Q - TRANSPORTATION › Section 744.3817 - Must I carry specific information and equipment in the vehicles used to transport children in my care?

Current through Reg. 49, No. 28; July 12, 2024
(a) You must have
				  the following in each vehicle you use to transport children:
(1) A list of the children being
				  transported;
(2) Emergency medical
				  transport and treatment authorization forms for each child being
				  transported;
(3) The operation's
				  name and telephone number and the director or permit holder's name. The
				  information must be in the glove compartment or clearly visible inside the
				  passenger compartment, or the operation's name and telephone number must be
				  clearly visible on the outside of the vehicle;
(4) Parent's names and telephone numbers and
				  emergency telephone numbers for each child being transported;
(5) A fire extinguisher approved by the local
				  or state fire marshal, secured in the passenger compartment and accessible to
				  the adult occupants; and
(6) A
				  first-aid kit as specified in Division 4 of Subchapter L (relating to First-Aid
				  Kits).
Texas Administrative Code › Title 26 - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES › Part 1 - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION › Chapter 744 - MINIMUM STANDARDS FOR SCHOOL-AGE AND BEFORE OR AFTER-SCHOOL PROGRAMS › Subchapter Q - TRANSPORTATION › Section 744.3819 - What plan must I have for transportation emergencies?

Current through Reg. 49, No. 28; July 12, 2024
You must ensure the driver/caregivers have clear
					 instructions in handling emergency breakdowns and accidents, including vehicle
					 evacuation procedures, supervision of the children, and contacting emergency
					 help. The director or designee in charge of the operation must know what action
					 to take in responding to a transportation emergency call.
Texas Administrative Code › Title 26 - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES › Part 1 - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION › Chapter 744 - MINIMUM STANDARDS FOR SCHOOL-AGE AND BEFORE OR AFTER-SCHOOL PROGRAMS › Subchapter Q - TRANSPORTATION › Section 744.3821 - What communication requirements are there for a vehicle used to transport children?

Current through Reg. 49, No. 28; July 12, 2024
When transporting children in a vehicle:
(1) The vehicle must have a communications
				  device such as a cellular phone or two-way radio; or
(2) A caregiver at the operation must know
				  the routine arrival and departure times of the vehicle and take action if the
				  vehicle does not return to the operation at a scheduled time. The driver must
				  travel a known fixed route within an approximate timeframe.
Texas Administrative Code › Title 26 - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES › Part 1 - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION › Chapter 745 - LICENSING › Subchapter A - PRECEDENCE AND DEFINITIONS › Division 1 - DEFINITIONS FOR THE LANGUAGE USED IN THIS CHAPTER › Section 745.11 - What words must I know to understand this chapter?

Current through Reg. 49, No. 28; July 12, 2024
The following words have the following meanings when used
						in this chapter:
(1) I, my, you, and
					 your--An applicant or permit holder, unless otherwise stated or the context
					 clearly indicates otherwise.
(2)
					 We, us, our, and Licensing--The Child Care Regulation department of the Texas
					 Health and Human Services Commission.
Texas Administrative Code › Title 26 - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES › Part 1 - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION › Chapter 745 - LICENSING › Subchapter B - CHILD CARE AND OTHER OPERATIONS THAT WE REGULATE › Section 745.31 - What operations does the Licensing Division regulate?

Current through Reg. 49, No. 28; July 12, 2024
We regulate child day care and residential child care,
					 including child-placing agencies, unless we determine your operation is exempt
					 from regulation.
Texas Administrative Code › Title 26 - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES › Part 1 - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION › Chapter 745 - LICENSING › Subchapter B - CHILD CARE AND OTHER OPERATIONS THAT WE REGULATE › Section 745.33 - What is child day care?

Current through Reg. 49, No. 28; July 12, 2024
Child day care means the care, supervision, training, or
					 education of:
(1) An unrelated child
				  or children under 14 years old for less than 24 hours per day that occurs in a
				  place other than the child's own home, including child day care provided to
				  school-age children before and/or after the customary school day; or
(2) A related child or children under 14
				  years old for less than 24 hours per day that occurs in the caregiver's or
				  child's home if the care is provided:
(A)
				  Under the auspices of a listed family home; and
(B) In full compliance with Chapter 313 of
				  the Labor Code, including providing care in the child's home only if:
(i) Care is provided for a disabled child,
				  which may include the child's siblings;
(ii) Care is provided for a child under 18
				  months of age, which may include the child's siblings;
(iii) Care is provided for a child of a
				  parent 18 years or younger;
(iv)
				  Care is provided for a child of a parent 19 years of age and the parent is
				  fully enrolled in a secondary school in a program leading toward a high school
				  diploma;
(v) Care is provided when
				  the parent's work schedule necessitates child-care services during the evening,
				  overnight, or on the weekend and taking the child outside of the child's home
				  would be disruptive to the child; or
(vi) The Texas Workforce Commission
				  determines that other child-care provider arrangements are not available in the
				  community.
Texas Administrative Code › Title 26 - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES › Part 1 - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION › Chapter 745 - LICENSING › Subchapter B - CHILD CARE AND OTHER OPERATIONS THAT WE REGULATE › Section 745.35 - What is residential child care?

Current through Reg. 49, No. 28; July 12, 2024
Residential child care means the care, custody,
					 supervision, assessment, training, education, or treatment of a child who is
					 not related by blood, marriage, or adoption to the owner or operator of the
					 operation, for all of the 24-hour day, regardless of whether the operation is
					 operated for profit or charges for the services it offers.
Texas Administrative Code › Title 26 - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES › Part 1 - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION › Chapter 745 - LICENSING › Subchapter B - CHILD CARE AND OTHER OPERATIONS THAT WE REGULATE › Section 745.37 - What specific types of operations does Licensing regulate?

Current through Reg. 49, No. 28; July 12, 2024
The charts in paragraphs (1), (2), and (3) of this section
					 list the types of operations for child day care and residential child care that
					 we regulate. Child-placing agencies and foster homes verified by a
					 child-placing agency are included in the residential child-care chart.
(1) Types of Child Day-Care Operations before
				  September 1, 2003.
Attached
					 Graphic
(2)
				  Types of Child Day-Care Operations on and after September 1, 2003.
Attached
					 Graphic
(3)
				  Types of Residential Child-Care Operations.
Attached
					 Graphic
Texas Administrative Code › Title 26 - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES › Part 1 - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION › Chapter 745 - LICENSING › Subchapter B - CHILD CARE AND OTHER OPERATIONS THAT WE REGULATE › Section 745.39 - Does Licensing regulate state agencies that run child-care operations?

Current through Reg. 49, No. 28; July 12, 2024
Yes. While state agencies that run non-exempt operations do
					 not have to obtain a license from us, they must obtain a certificate. We will
					 monitor the operation on a regular basis for compliance with minimum
					 standards.
Texas Administrative Code › Title 26 - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES › Part 1 - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION › Chapter 745 - LICENSING › Subchapter B - CHILD CARE AND OTHER OPERATIONS THAT WE REGULATE › Section 745.41 - How do I start a child day care or residential child-care operation, including a child-placing agency?

Current through Reg. 49, No. 28; July 12, 2024
You must apply for a permit, unless we determine you are
					 exempt from regulation. See more about applying for a permit in Subchapter D of
					 this chapter (relating to Application Process). See more about being exempt
					 from regulation in Subchapter C of this chapter (relating to Operations that
					 are Exempt from Regulation).