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Texas Administrative Code › Title 26 - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES › Part 1 - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION › Chapter 746 - MINIMUM STANDARDS FOR CHILD-CARE CENTERS › Subchapter E - CHILD/CAREGIVER RATIOS AND GROUP SIZES › Division 1 - RATIOS AND GROUP SIZES AT THE CHILD-CARE CENTER › Section 746.1503 - What is considered a group?

Current through Reg. 49, No. 28; July 12, 2024
A group of children is defined by the number of children
						assigned to a specific caregiver or group of caregivers, occupying an
						individual classroom or well-defined physical space within a larger room. Each
						child in any group has two things in common with every other child in his
						group: the same caregiver(s) responsible for the child's basic needs and the
						same classroom or activity space. Generally, the group stays with the assigned
						caregiver(s) throughout the day and may move to different areas throughout the
						child-care center, indoors and out. The group may not mix freely with other
						children, unless specific criteria are met as specified in this subchapter. The
						number of children who may be in a group varies according to the age of the
						children and the number of caregivers as specified in this
						subchapter.
Texas Administrative Code › Title 26 - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES › Part 1 - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION › Chapter 746 - MINIMUM STANDARDS FOR CHILD-CARE CENTERS › Subchapter E - CHILD/CAREGIVER RATIOS AND GROUP SIZES › Division 1 - RATIOS AND GROUP SIZES AT THE CHILD-CARE CENTER › Section 746.1505 - May I place more than one group of children in a large room?

Current through Reg. 49, No. 28; July 12, 2024
Yes. More than one group of children may occupy a room,
						provided the following conditions are met:
(1) The room is divided so that groups are
					 separated. For example, a group of 25 children and another group of ten
					 children may be cared for in the same room if the placement of shelves,
					 accordion doors, or low movable walls divide the area so that children in one
					 group do not freely mix with children in another group;
(2) Groups may move from one activity area to
					 another within the room during the day, but individual children may not freely
					 mingle between groups; and
(3) The
					 total number of children must not routinely exceed the room capacity based on
					 activity space.
Texas Administrative Code › Title 26 - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES › Part 1 - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION › Chapter 746 - MINIMUM STANDARDS FOR CHILD-CARE CENTERS › Subchapter E - CHILD/CAREGIVER RATIOS AND GROUP SIZES › Division 1 - RATIOS AND GROUP SIZES AT THE CHILD-CARE CENTER › Section 746.1507 - How do I determine the child/caregiver ratio?

Current through Reg. 49, No. 28; July 12, 2024
In determining child/caregiver ratio, the following
						apply:
(1) Child/caregiver ratio is
					 based on the specified age of the children in the caregiver's group or the age
					 of the youngest child in the group, depending on the activity and the number of
					 children at the child-care center.
(2) You may use the developmental or
					 emotional age, rather than the chronological age, of a child with special care
					 needs, if this is recommended by a health-care professional or other qualified
					 professional and is documented in the child's record.
(3) You must consider the skills of the
					 caregiver and the needs of the individual children and the group when assigning
					 a caregiver to a group of children. For example, if a group of toddlers is
					 experiencing biting, consider assigning a caregiver who is trained to handle
					 these behaviors and perhaps additional caregivers or volunteers to assist in
					 the supervision and redirection of the children.
(4) You must include all children in care,
					 including children related to the child-care center director and
					 employees.
(5) In emergency
					 situations, you may use child-care center employees who do not meet caregiver
					 qualifications for a limited time while a substitute caregiver is being
					 secured. The time must be no longer than is reasonably necessary to secure a
					 qualified substitute caregiver. Emergency situations include, but are not
					 limited to, illness, accident, or death.
(6) The total number of children in care at
					 the center and in care away from the center, such as during a field trip, must
					 never exceed the licensed capacity of the center.
Texas Administrative Code › Title 26 - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES › Part 1 - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION › Chapter 746 - MINIMUM STANDARDS FOR CHILD-CARE CENTERS › Subchapter E - CHILD/CAREGIVER RATIOS AND GROUP SIZES › Division 2 - CLASSROOM RATIOS AND GROUP SIZES FOR CENTERS LICENSED TO CARE FOR 13 OR MORE CHILDREN › Section 746.1601 - How many children may one caregiver supervise?

Current through Reg. 49, No. 28; July 12, 2024
The classroom ratio is the number of children one
						caregiver may supervise and is shown in the following chart. The classroom
						ratio is based on the specified age of the children in the group, unless
						otherwise stated in this subchapter:
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Texas Administrative Code › Title 26 - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES › Part 1 - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION › Chapter 746 - MINIMUM STANDARDS FOR CHILD-CARE CENTERS › Subchapter E - CHILD/CAREGIVER RATIOS AND GROUP SIZES › Division 2 - CLASSROOM RATIOS AND GROUP SIZES FOR CENTERS LICENSED TO CARE FOR 13 OR MORE CHILDREN › Section 746.1603 - How do I determine the specified age of the children in each group?

Current through Reg. 49, No. 28; July 12, 2024
Identify the specified age of the children in each group
						using this formula:
(1) List all of
					 the children in the group in order of their ages from youngest to oldest.
					 Children younger than 24 months should be listed by their age in months.
					 Children two years and older are listed by their age in years.
(2) Determine the total number of children in
					 the group and divide this number by two. If the result is not a whole number
					 but is .5, such as 6.5, round up to the next number, which is 7. This will be
					 the core number of the group.
(3)
					 Begin counting at the first or youngest child on your list and count down the
					 list from youngest to oldest, until you reach the core number. The age of this
					 child is the specified age of the children in this group.
Texas Administrative Code › Title 26 - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES › Part 1 - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION › Chapter 746 - MINIMUM STANDARDS FOR CHILD-CARE CENTERS › Subchapter E - CHILD/CAREGIVER RATIOS AND GROUP SIZES › Division 2 - CLASSROOM RATIOS AND GROUP SIZES FOR CENTERS LICENSED TO CARE FOR 13 OR MORE CHILDREN › Section 746.1605 - When may I combine infants with children 18 months and older?

Current through Reg. 49, No. 28; July 12, 2024
You may combine infants with children 18 months and older
						in the following situations.
(1) If
					 you have 13 or more children in care, you may combine infants with older
					 children as long as the oldest child in the group is not more than 18 months
					 older than the youngest child. For example, if the youngest child in a group is
					 eight months old, the oldest child in the group must not be more than 26 months
					 old; or
(2) If you have 12 or fewer
					 children in care you may combine infants with older children without regard to
					 age, as described in §
											746.1703 of this subchapter
					 (relating to If I have 12 or fewer children in care, may I combine infants with
					 children 18 months and older?).
Texas Administrative Code › Title 26 - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES › Part 1 - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION › Chapter 746 - MINIMUM STANDARDS FOR CHILD-CARE CENTERS › Subchapter E - CHILD/CAREGIVER RATIOS AND GROUP SIZES › Division 2 - CLASSROOM RATIOS AND GROUP SIZES FOR CENTERS LICENSED TO CARE FOR 13 OR MORE CHILDREN › Section 746.1607 - If I have two caregivers with each group, may I double the number of children one caregiver may supervise?

Current through Reg. 49, No. 28; July 12, 2024
The maximum number of children two or more caregivers may
						supervise is limited by the maximum group size.
Texas Administrative Code › Title 26 - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES › Part 1 - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION › Chapter 746 - MINIMUM STANDARDS FOR CHILD-CARE CENTERS › Subchapter E - CHILD/CAREGIVER RATIOS AND GROUP SIZES › Division 2 - CLASSROOM RATIOS AND GROUP SIZES FOR CENTERS LICENSED TO CARE FOR 13 OR MORE CHILDREN › Section 746.1609 - What is the maximum group size?

Current through Reg. 49, No. 28; July 12, 2024
The maximum group size and the number of children two or
						more caregivers may supervise when 13 or more children are in care is specified
						in the following chart and is based on the specified age of the children in the
						group:
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Texas Administrative Code › Title 26 - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES › Part 1 - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION › Chapter 746 - MINIMUM STANDARDS FOR CHILD-CARE CENTERS › Subchapter E - CHILD/CAREGIVER RATIOS AND GROUP SIZES › Division 2 - CLASSROOM RATIOS AND GROUP SIZES FOR CENTERS LICENSED TO CARE FOR 13 OR MORE CHILDREN › Section 746.1611 - Are there times when I may mix groups of children and exceed the maximum group size?

Current through Reg. 49, No. 28; July 12, 2024
(a) Yes. When 13 or
					 more children are in care, you may mix groups for joint activities and exceed
					 the maximum group size for limited times under the following conditions:
(1) For children 18 months through four
					 years, for a maximum of 30 minutes;
(2) For children five years and older, for a
					 maximum of 1 1/2 hours;
(3) For
					 mealtimes, field trips, outdoor play, and naptimes, for the length of that
					 activity.
Texas Administrative Code › Title 26 - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES › Part 1 - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION › Chapter 746 - MINIMUM STANDARDS FOR CHILD-CARE CENTERS › Subchapter E - CHILD/CAREGIVER RATIOS AND GROUP SIZES › Division 2 - CLASSROOM RATIOS AND GROUP SIZES FOR CENTERS LICENSED TO CARE FOR 13 OR MORE CHILDREN › Section 746.1613 - If 13 or more children are in care, may I reduce the number of caregivers supervising children during naptime?

Current through Reg. 49, No. 28; July 12, 2024
(a) Yes. If 13 or more children are in care,
					 you may reduce the child/caregiver ratio for children 18 months and older by
					 50% during naptime under the following conditions:
(1) Groups of children using reduced ratio
					 must be combined in a central sleeping location that safely accommodates
					 naptime equipment;
(2) Groups of
					 children that cannot be combined in a central location due to space limitations
					 must not use reduced ratios;
(3)
					 Caregivers with groups that cannot be combined must not be counted as
					 additional caregivers in the building or in the naptime ratio;
(4) If only one caregiver is required to
					 supervise the naptime group, at least one other employee or caregiver must be
					 present in the building;
(5) If
					 more than one caregiver(s) must supervise the naptime group, one additional
					 employee or caregiver must be present in the building for every two caregivers
					 supervising the naptime group;
(6)
					 Caregivers supervising during naptime must be physically present in the room or
					 area in which children are napping and must be able to summon the additional
					 employee(s) without leaving the room or area; and
(7) Other child-care center employees, such
					 as the director or cook, who are not supervising a group of children may be
					 counted as additional adults required in the building during naptime.
Texas Administrative Code › Title 26 - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES › Part 1 - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION › Chapter 746 - MINIMUM STANDARDS FOR CHILD-CARE CENTERS › Subchapter E - CHILD/CAREGIVER RATIOS AND GROUP SIZES › Division 2 - CLASSROOM RATIOS AND GROUP SIZES FOR CENTERS LICENSED TO CARE FOR 13 OR MORE CHILDREN › Section 746.1615 - May I adjust the child/caregiver ratio when I am opening and closing my child-care center?

Current through Reg. 49, No. 28; July 12, 2024
Yes. When 13 or more children are in care, children who
						are 18 months and older may be grouped at a ratio of one caregiver per group of
						16 children during the 45 minutes after opening and 45 minutes before closing.
						Child/caregiver ratios cannot be adjusted during opening and closing for
						children who are younger than 18 months.
Texas Administrative Code › Title 26 - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES › Part 1 - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION › Chapter 746 - MINIMUM STANDARDS FOR CHILD-CARE CENTERS › Subchapter E - CHILD/CAREGIVER RATIOS AND GROUP SIZES › Division 3 - CLASSROOM RATIOS AND GROUP SIZES FOR CENTERS WHEN 12 OR FEWER CHILDREN ARE IN CARE › Section 746.1701 - How many children may one caregiver supervise if 12 or fewer children are in care?

Current through Reg. 49, No. 28; July 12, 2024
The number of children one caregiver may supervise when
						12 or fewer children are present at the child-care center is specified in the
						following ratio chart and is based on the number of children in each age
						category:
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Texas Administrative Code › Title 26 - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES › Part 1 - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION › Chapter 746 - MINIMUM STANDARDS FOR CHILD-CARE CENTERS › Subchapter E - CHILD/CAREGIVER RATIOS AND GROUP SIZES › Division 3 - CLASSROOM RATIOS AND GROUP SIZES FOR CENTERS WHEN 12 OR FEWER CHILDREN ARE IN CARE › Section 746.1703 - If I have 12 or fewer children in care, may I combine infants with children 18 months and older?

Current through Reg. 49, No. 28; July 12, 2024
Yes. If you have 12 or fewer children in care, infants
						may be cared for with older children without regard to age, although you must
						ensure the safety of all children in the group.
Texas Administrative Code › Title 26 - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES › Part 1 - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION › Chapter 746 - MINIMUM STANDARDS FOR CHILD-CARE CENTERS › Subchapter E - CHILD/CAREGIVER RATIOS AND GROUP SIZES › Division 3 - CLASSROOM RATIOS AND GROUP SIZES FOR CENTERS WHEN 12 OR FEWER CHILDREN ARE IN CARE › Section 746.1705 - If I have two caregivers with each group, may I double the number of children one caregiver may supervise?

Current through Reg. 49, No. 28; July 12, 2024
No. The maximum number of children two caregivers may
						supervise is limited by the maximum group size. When 12 or fewer children are
						in care, the number of children two caregivers may supervise and the maximum
						group size is specified in the following chart and is based on the number of
						children in each age group:
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Texas Administrative Code › Title 26 - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES › Part 1 - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION › Chapter 746 - MINIMUM STANDARDS FOR CHILD-CARE CENTERS › Subchapter E - CHILD/CAREGIVER RATIOS AND GROUP SIZES › Division 3 - CLASSROOM RATIOS AND GROUP SIZES FOR CENTERS WHEN 12 OR FEWER CHILDREN ARE IN CARE › Section 746.1707 - What is the maximum group size if I have more than two caregivers supervising the children?

Current through Reg. 49, No. 28; July 12, 2024
If 12 or fewer children are in care and you have more
						than two caregivers supervising the children, the 12 children in care may be
						any age from birth through 13 years.
Texas Administrative Code › Title 26 - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES › Part 1 - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION › Chapter 746 - MINIMUM STANDARDS FOR CHILD-CARE CENTERS › Subchapter E - CHILD/CAREGIVER RATIOS AND GROUP SIZES › Division 3 - CLASSROOM RATIOS AND GROUP SIZES FOR CENTERS WHEN 12 OR FEWER CHILDREN ARE IN CARE › Section 746.1709 - May I adjust the child/caregiver ratio when I am opening and closing my child-care center?

Current through Reg. 49, No. 28; July 12, 2024
No. Ratios may not be adjusted for opening and closing
						when 12 or fewer children are in care.
Texas Administrative Code › Title 26 - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES › Part 1 - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION › Chapter 746 - MINIMUM STANDARDS FOR CHILD-CARE CENTERS › Subchapter E - CHILD/CAREGIVER RATIOS AND GROUP SIZES › Division 4 - RATIOS FOR FIELD TRIPS › Section 746.1801 - Do I need additional caregivers when I take children away from the child-care center for field trips or walks?

Current through Reg. 49, No. 28; July 12, 2024
(a) When children are on a field trip and are
					 mixing with children and adults who are not from your child-care center,
					 including but not limited to, trips to the skating rink, shopping center,
					 public or amusement park, you must meet the following child/caregiver ratio:
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(b) The
					 child/caregiver ratio for field trips may include adult volunteers or
					 child-care center employees who are not qualified as caregivers only for trips
					 when children are mixing with non-center children and adults, as long as you
					 maintain at least the classroom child/caregiver ratio with qualified
					 caregivers.
(c) When children are
					 on a walk or field trip in an enclosed, controlled area, including but not
					 limited to, specially arranged trips to the fire station, library or museum
					 class for children in your child-care center only, you must maintain at least
					 the classroom child/caregiver ratio. Refer to §746.2101 of this title
					 (relating to Must I have additional caregivers for splashing/wading
					 activities?) and §746.2105 of this title (relating to What are the
					 child/caregiver ratios for swimming activities?) for child/caregiver ratios for
					 splashing/wading and swimming activities when children are not mixing with
					 other children and adults.
Texas Administrative Code › Title 26 - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES › Part 1 - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION › Chapter 746 - MINIMUM STANDARDS FOR CHILD-CARE CENTERS › Subchapter E - CHILD/CAREGIVER RATIOS AND GROUP SIZES › Division 4 - RATIOS FOR FIELD TRIPS › Section 746.1805 - If I provide transportation, how many caregivers must I have in the vehicle to supervise the children?

Current through Reg. 49, No. 28; July 12, 2024
(a)
					 When you transport children younger than two years, you must have one caregiver
					 in addition to the driver for each group of four children younger than two
					 years.
(b) When you transport
					 children two years and older, you must comply with classroom child/caregiver
					 ratio. The driver may be counted in this ratio if the driver meets caregiver
					 qualifications.
Texas Administrative Code › Title 26 - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES › Part 1 - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION › Chapter 746 - MINIMUM STANDARDS FOR CHILD-CARE CENTERS › Subchapter E - CHILD/CAREGIVER RATIOS AND GROUP SIZES › Division 5 - RATIOS FOR THE GET-WELL CARE PROGRAM › Section 746.1901 - If I operate a get-well care program, must I use a different child/caregiver ratio?

Current through Reg. 49, No. 28; July 12, 2024
The number of children one caregiver may supervise in a
						get-well care program is specified in the following chart and is based on the
						age of the youngest child in the program:
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Texas Administrative Code › Title 26 - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES › Part 1 - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION › Chapter 746 - MINIMUM STANDARDS FOR CHILD-CARE CENTERS › Subchapter E - CHILD/CAREGIVER RATIOS AND GROUP SIZES › Division 5 - RATIOS FOR THE GET-WELL CARE PROGRAM › Section 746.1903 - What is the child/caregiver ratio if I have more than two caregivers supervising the children in the get-well care program?

Current through Reg. 49, No. 28; July 12, 2024
The maximum number of children two caregivers may
						supervise is limited by the maximum group size. The number of children two
						caregivers may supervise in a get-well care program is specified in the
						following chart and is based on the age of the youngest child in the
						group:
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						Graphic
Texas Administrative Code › Title 26 - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES › Part 1 - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION › Chapter 746 - MINIMUM STANDARDS FOR CHILD-CARE CENTERS › Subchapter E - CHILD/CAREGIVER RATIOS AND GROUP SIZES › Division 5 - RATIOS FOR THE GET-WELL CARE PROGRAM › Section 746.1905 - May I combine infants with children 18 months and older in my get-well care program?

Current through Reg. 49, No. 28; July 12, 2024
You may care for infants with older children only if
						there are 12 or fewer children present in the get-well care
						program.
Texas Administrative Code › Title 26 - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES › Part 1 - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION › Chapter 746 - MINIMUM STANDARDS FOR CHILD-CARE CENTERS › Subchapter E - CHILD/CAREGIVER RATIOS AND GROUP SIZES › Division 6 - RATIOS FOR NIGHTTIME CARE › Section 746.2001 - Must I have additional caregivers during nighttime care?

Current through Reg. 49, No. 28; July 12, 2024
No. Additional caregivers are not needed for the
						child/caregiver ratio for nighttime care, although naptime ratios must not be
						used during nighttime care.
Texas Administrative Code › Title 26 - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES › Part 1 - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION › Chapter 746 - MINIMUM STANDARDS FOR CHILD-CARE CENTERS › Subchapter E - CHILD/CAREGIVER RATIOS AND GROUP SIZES › Division 7 - RATIOS FOR WATER ACTIVITIES › Section 746.2101 - Must I have additional caregivers for splashing/wading activities?

Current through Reg. 49, No. 28; July 12, 2024
(a) The maximum number of children one
					 caregiver can supervise while children use a splashing or wading pool (two feet
					 of water or less) is based on the age of the youngest child in the group and is
					 specified in the following chart:
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(b) When
					 children are mixing with children and adults who are not from your child-care
					 center during splashing or wading activities, the child/caregiver ratios for
					 field trips as specified in §746.1801 of this title (relating to Do I need
					 additional caregivers when I take children away from the child-care center for
					 field trips or walks?) must be followed.
Texas Administrative Code › Title 26 - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES › Part 1 - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION › Chapter 746 - MINIMUM STANDARDS FOR CHILD-CARE CENTERS › Subchapter E - CHILD/CAREGIVER RATIOS AND GROUP SIZES › Division 7 - RATIOS FOR WATER ACTIVITIES › Section 746.2103 - Will I be given an opportunity to comply with the minimum standards for splashing/wading activities, if my child-care center was licensed before September 1, 2003?

Current through Reg. 49, No. 28; July 12, 2024
(a) If
					 your child-care center was licensed before September 1, 2003, you have one year
					 from September 1, 2003, to comply with child/caregiver ratios for
					 splashing/wading activities as specified in §746.2101 of this title
					 (relating to Must I have additional caregivers for splashing/wading
					 activities?), unless stated otherwise. You must maintain at least the following
					 ratios when children use a splashing/wading pool (two feet of water or less) at
					 or away from your child-care center during the one-year period beginning
					 September 1, 2003.
(1) If your child-care
					 center was licensed as a group day care home, the following chart applies:
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(2) If
					 your child-care center was licensed as kindergarten and nursery school, the
					 following chart applies:
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(3) If
					 your child-care center was licensed as a school: grades kindergarten and above,
					 the following chart applies:
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(4) If
					 your child-care center was licensed as a drop-in care center, splashing/wading
					 activities are not allowed unless the child/caregiver ratio in §746.2101
					 of this title (relating to Must I have additional caregivers for
					 splashing/wading activities?) is followed.
Texas Administrative Code › Title 26 - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES › Part 1 - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION › Chapter 746 - MINIMUM STANDARDS FOR CHILD-CARE CENTERS › Subchapter E - CHILD/CAREGIVER RATIOS AND GROUP SIZES › Division 7 - RATIOS FOR WATER ACTIVITIES › Section 746.2105 - What are the child/caregiver ratios for swimming activities?

Current through Reg. 49, No. 28; July 12, 2024
(a) When your child-care center uses a
					 swimming pool (more than two feet of water), there must be at least two
					 caregivers supervising the children if four or more children are
					 swimming.
(b) The maximum number of
					 children one caregiver can supervise while children are swimming is based on
					 the age of the youngest child in the group and is specified in the following
					 chart:
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Texas Administrative Code › Title 26 - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES › Part 1 - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION › Chapter 746 - MINIMUM STANDARDS FOR CHILD-CARE CENTERS › Subchapter E - CHILD/CAREGIVER RATIOS AND GROUP SIZES › Division 7 - RATIOS FOR WATER ACTIVITIES › Section 746.2109 - Must a certified lifeguard be on duty when children are swimming in more than two feet of water?

Current through Reg. 49, No. 28; July 12, 2024
Yes. When children are swimming in more than two feet of
						water, a certified lifeguard must be on duty at all times.
Texas Administrative Code › Title 26 - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES › Part 1 - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION › Chapter 746 - MINIMUM STANDARDS FOR CHILD-CARE CENTERS › Subchapter E - CHILD/CAREGIVER RATIOS AND GROUP SIZES › Division 7 - RATIOS FOR WATER ACTIVITIES › Section 746.2111 - May I count the certified lifeguard in the child/caregiver ratio?

Current through Reg. 49, No. 28; July 12, 2024
(a) You must not count the certified
					 lifeguard in the child/caregiver ratio when people other than the children from
					 your child-care center are swimming.
(b) If only children from your child-care
					 center are swimming, you may count the certified lifeguard in the
					 child/caregiver ratio, although the lifeguard must never be left alone with any
					 of the children unless the lifeguard is also a qualified caregiver for your
					 center.
Texas Administrative Code › Title 26 - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES › Part 1 - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION › Chapter 746 - MINIMUM STANDARDS FOR CHILD-CARE CENTERS › Subchapter E - CHILD/CAREGIVER RATIOS AND GROUP SIZES › Division 7 - RATIOS FOR WATER ACTIVITIES › Section 746.2113 - Must persons who are counted in the child/caregiver ratio during swimming know how to swim?

Current through Reg. 49, No. 28; July 12, 2024
Yes. Each person included in the child/caregiver ratio
						for swimming in two feet or more of water must be able to swim and must be
						prepared to do so in an emergency.
Texas Administrative Code › Title 26 - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES › Part 1 - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION › Chapter 746 - MINIMUM STANDARDS FOR CHILD-CARE CENTERS › Subchapter E - CHILD/CAREGIVER RATIOS AND GROUP SIZES › Division 7 - RATIOS FOR WATER ACTIVITIES › Section 746.2115 - May I include volunteers or child-care employees who do not meet minimum qualifications for caregivers in the child/caregiver ratio for water activities?

Current through Reg. 49, No. 28; July 12, 2024
Yes. To meet the child/caregiver ratio for
						splashing/wading and swimming activities, you may include adult volunteers and
						adult child-care center employees who do not meet the minimum qualifications
						for caregivers specified in Subchapter D of this chapter (relating to
						Personnel), provided that:
(1) You
					 maintain at least the classroom child/caregiver ratios required in this
					 subchapter with caregivers who do meet the minimum qualifications for
					 caregivers;
(2) All persons
					 included in the ratios for water activities must be able to swim and must be
					 prepared to do so in an emergency; and
(3) You ensure compliance with all other
					 minimum standards, including, but not limited to, standards relating to
					 supervision, discipline and guidance.
Texas Administrative Code › Title 26 - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES › Part 1 - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION › Chapter 746 - MINIMUM STANDARDS FOR CHILD-CARE CENTERS › Subchapter E - CHILD/CAREGIVER RATIOS AND GROUP SIZES › Division 7 - RATIOS FOR WATER ACTIVITIES › Section 746.2117 - Must I have additional caregivers for sprinkler play?

Current through Reg. 49, No. 28; July 12, 2024
We do not require additional caregivers for sprinkler
						play; however, you must not leave a child alone with the sprinkler
						equipment.
Texas Administrative Code › Title 26 - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES › Part 1 - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION › Chapter 746 - MINIMUM STANDARDS FOR CHILD-CARE CENTERS › Subchapter F - DEVELOPMENTAL ACTIVITIES AND ACTIVITY PLAN › Section 746.2201 - What must caregivers consider when providing planned activities for the children in their care?

Current through Reg. 49, No. 28; July 12, 2024
Caregivers must provide planned activities designed to meet
					 the individual needs and developmental level of each child.
Texas Administrative Code › Title 26 - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES › Part 1 - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION › Chapter 746 - MINIMUM STANDARDS FOR CHILD-CARE CENTERS › Subchapter F - DEVELOPMENTAL ACTIVITIES AND ACTIVITY PLAN › Section 746.2202 - What are my responsibilities when planning activities for a child in care with special care needs?

Current through Reg. 49, No. 28; July 12, 2024
You must:
(1)
				  Provide a child with special care needs with the accommodations recommended by:
(A) A health-care professional; or
(B) A qualified professional affiliated with
				  the local school district or early childhood intervention
				  program;
Texas Administrative Code › Title 26 - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES › Part 1 - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION › Chapter 746 - MINIMUM STANDARDS FOR CHILD-CARE CENTERS › Subchapter F - DEVELOPMENTAL ACTIVITIES AND ACTIVITY PLAN › Section 746.2203 - What written activity plans must caregivers follow?

Current through Reg. 49, No. 28; July 12, 2024
(a) Your operation, director, or each
				  caregiver must develop a written activity plan that complies with §
										746.2205
				  of this subchapter (relating to What must a written activity plan
				  include?).
(b) The caregivers
				  responsible for the relevant group of children must follow the plan.
(c) The activity plan must include all
				  children in the group regardless of special care needs .
Texas Administrative Code › Title 26 - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES › Part 1 - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION › Chapter 746 - MINIMUM STANDARDS FOR CHILD-CARE CENTERS › Subchapter F - DEVELOPMENTAL ACTIVITIES AND ACTIVITY PLAN › Section 746.2205 - What must a written activity plan include?

Current through Reg. 49, No. 28; July 12, 2024
(a) A written activity plan must:
(1) Identify the group the activity plan is
				  designed for and list the dates (daily, weekly, or monthly) the plan
				  covers;
(2) Outline the specific
				  daily activities, as required by § 746.2206 of this subchapter (relating
				  to What specific activities must I include in a written activity
				  plan?);
(3) Include sufficient time
				  for activities and routines so that children can progress at their own
				  developmental rate; and
(4) Not
				  include long waiting periods between activities or prolonged periods during
				  which children stand or sit.
Texas Administrative Code › Title 26 - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES › Part 1 - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION › Chapter 746 - MINIMUM STANDARDS FOR CHILD-CARE CENTERS › Subchapter F - DEVELOPMENTAL ACTIVITIES AND ACTIVITY PLAN › Section 746.2206 - What specific activities must I include in a written activity plan?

Current through Reg. 49, No. 28; July 12, 2024
You must include these daily activities and the
					 approximate times they will occur in your written activity plan:
(1) A minimum of two daily opportunities for
				  outdoor play, weather permitting, in which a child makes use of both small and
				  large muscles:
(A) An infant birth through 12
				  months of age may engage in outdoor play for an amount of time as tolerated by
				  the infant; and
(B) An infant 13
				  months through 17 months of age, a toddler, or a pre-kindergarten age child
				  must engage in outdoor play for a minimum of 60 total minutes daily;
Texas Administrative Code › Title 26 - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES › Part 1 - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION › Chapter 746 - MINIMUM STANDARDS FOR CHILD-CARE CENTERS › Subchapter F - DEVELOPMENTAL ACTIVITIES AND ACTIVITY PLAN › Section 746.2207 - May I use a screen time activity with a child?

Current through Reg. 49, No. 28; July 12, 2024
(a) You may not use a screen time activity
				  for a child under the age of two years.
(b) You may use a screen time activity to
				  supplement, but not to replace, an activity for a child who is two years old or
				  older that is described in §
										746.2507
				  of this chapter (relating to What activities must I provide for a toddler ?);
				  §
										746.2607
				  of this chapter (relating to What activities must I provide for a
				  pre-kindergarten-age child ?); and §
										746.2707
				  of this chapter (relating to What activities must I provide for a school-age
				  child ?).
(c) If you use a screen
				  time activity for a child at the center , you must ensure that the activity :
(1) Is related to the planned activities that
				  meet educational goals;
(2) Is
				  age-appropriate;
(3) Does not
				  exceed one hour per day;
(4) Is not
				  used during mealtime, snack times, naptimes, or rest times;
(5) Does not include advertising or violence;
				  and
(6) Is turned off when not in
				  use.
Texas Administrative Code › Title 26 - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES › Part 1 - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION › Chapter 746 - MINIMUM STANDARDS FOR CHILD-CARE CENTERS › Subchapter F - DEVELOPMENTAL ACTIVITIES AND ACTIVITY PLAN › Section 746.2209 - Must I post the activity plan?

Current through Reg. 49, No. 28; July 12, 2024
Yes. You must post the activity plan for each group of
					 children in the child-care center in a prominent place where parents and others
					 can see it.
Texas Administrative Code › Title 26 - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES › Part 1 - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION › Chapter 746 - MINIMUM STANDARDS FOR CHILD-CARE CENTERS › Subchapter F - DEVELOPMENTAL ACTIVITIES AND ACTIVITY PLAN › Section 746.2211 - How long must I keep the activity plan?

Current through Reg. 49, No. 28; July 12, 2024
You must keep activity plans at your child-care center for
					 at least three months and you must make them available for review by Licensing
					 and parents upon request during hours of operation.
Texas Administrative Code › Title 26 - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES › Part 1 - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION › Chapter 746 - MINIMUM STANDARDS FOR CHILD-CARE CENTERS › Subchapter H - BASIC CARE REQUIREMENTS FOR INFANTS › Section 746.2401 - What are the basic care requirements for infants?

Current through Reg. 49, No. 28; July 12, 2024
Basic care for infants must include:
(1) Care by the same caregiver on a regular
				  basis, when possible;
(2)
				  Individual attention given to each infant including playing, talking, cuddling,
				  and holding;
(3) Holding and
				  comforting an infant who is upset;
(4) Prompt attention given to physical needs,
				  such as feeding and diapering;
(5)
				  Talking to infants as they are fed, changed, and held, such as naming objects,
				  singing, or saying rhymes;
(6)
				  Ensuring the environment is free of objects that may cause choking in infants
				  or toddlers; and
(7) Never leaving
				  an infant unsupervised.
Texas Administrative Code › Title 26 - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES › Part 1 - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION › Chapter 746 - MINIMUM STANDARDS FOR CHILD-CARE CENTERS › Subchapter H - BASIC CARE REQUIREMENTS FOR INFANTS › Section 746.2403 - How must I arrange the infant care area?

Current through Reg. 49, No. 28; July 12, 2024
The room arrangement of the infant care area must:
(1) Make it possible for caregivers to hear
				  all infants and see all infants at a glance, and be able to intervene when
				  necessary;
(2) Include safe, open
				  floor space for floor time play;
(3) Separate infants from children more than
				  18 months older than the youngest child in the group, except when 12 or fewer
				  children are in care, as required by §
										746.1605 of this chapter (relating
				  to May I combine infants with children 18 months and older?);
(4) Have cribs far enough apart so that one
				  infant may not reach into another crib;
(5) Provide caregivers with enough space to
				  walk and work between cribs, cots, and mats; and
(6) Ensure older children do not use the
				  infant area as a passageway to other areas of the building.
Texas Administrative Code › Title 26 - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES › Part 1 - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION › Chapter 746 - MINIMUM STANDARDS FOR CHILD-CARE CENTERS › Subchapter H - BASIC CARE REQUIREMENTS FOR INFANTS › Section 746.2405 - What furnishings and equipment must I have in the infant care area?

Current through Reg. 49, No. 28; July 12, 2024
Furnishings and equipment for infants must include at least
					 the following:
(1) An adult-sized
				  rocker or chair;
(2) An individual
				  crib to sleep in for each non-walking infant younger than 12 months of
				  age;
(3) An individual crib, cot,
				  bed, or mat that is waterproof or washable for each:
(A) Walking infant; and
(B) Non-walking infant 12 months of age or
				  older;
Texas Administrative Code › Title 26 - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES › Part 1 - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION › Chapter 746 - MINIMUM STANDARDS FOR CHILD-CARE CENTERS › Subchapter H - BASIC CARE REQUIREMENTS FOR INFANTS › Section 746.2407 - Must the equipment I use for infants be equipped with safety straps?

Current through Reg. 49, No. 28; July 12, 2024
If you use high chairs, swings, strollers, infant carriers,
					 bouncer seats, or similar types of equipment, they must be equipped with safety
					 straps that must be fastened whenever an infant is using the
					 equipment.
Texas Administrative Code › Title 26 - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES › Part 1 - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION › Chapter 746 - MINIMUM STANDARDS FOR CHILD-CARE CENTERS › Subchapter H - BASIC CARE REQUIREMENTS FOR INFANTS › Section 746.2409 - What specific safety requirements must my cribs meet?

Current through Reg. 49, No. 28; July 12, 2024
(a) All full-size and non-full-size cribs
				  must have:
(1) A firm, flat mattress that
				  snugly fits the sides of the crib and that is designed specifically for use
				  with the crib model number. The mattress must not be supplemented with
				  additional foam material or pads.
(2) Sheets that fit snugly and do not present
				  an entanglement hazard;
(3) A
				  mattress that is waterproof or washable;
(4) Secure mattress support hangers, and no
				  loose hardware or improperly installed or damaged parts;
(5) A maximum of 2 3/8 inches between crib
				  slats or poles;
(6) No corner posts
				  over 1/16 inch above the end panels;
(7) No cutout areas in the headboard or
				  footboard that would entrap an infant's head or body;
(8) Drop gates, if present, which fasten
				  securely and cannot be opened by a child;
(9) Documentation that each crib meets the
				  applicable federal rules at Title 16, Code of Federal Regulations, Parts 1219
				  or 1220, concerning "Safety Standards for Full-Size Baby Cribs" and "Safety
				  Standards for Non-Full-Size Baby Cribs," respectively, or documentation that
				  each crib is a medical device listed and registered with the U.S. Food and Drug
				  Administration; and
(10) A label
				  with the infant's name. As an alternative, you may label cribs with a number
				  and have a number/infant assignment map available.
Texas Administrative Code › Title 26 - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES › Part 1 - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION › Chapter 746 - MINIMUM STANDARDS FOR CHILD-CARE CENTERS › Subchapter H - BASIC CARE REQUIREMENTS FOR INFANTS › Section 746.2411 - Are play yards allowed?

Current through Reg. 49, No. 28; July 12, 2024
You may use a play yard, which is a mesh or fabric sided
					 crib, if it meets the following safety requirements:
(1) The play yards must be used according to
				  the manufacturer's instructions, including the cleaning of the play
				  yards;
(2) Play yards must have:
(A) A firm, flat mattress that snugly fits
				  the sides of the play yard and that is designed by the manufacturer
				  specifically for this play yard model number. The mattress must not be
				  supplemented with additional foam material or pads;
(B) Sheets that fit snugly and do not present
				  an entanglement hazard;
(C) A
				  mattress that is waterproof or washable;
(D) Secure mattress support hangers, and no
				  loose hardware or improperly installed or damaged parts;
(E) A minimum height of 22 inches from the
				  top of the railing to the mattress support at its lowest level;
(F) Folded sides that securely latch in place
				  when raised;
(G) For play yards
				  that have mesh sides, mesh openings that are 1/4 inch or less;
(H) Mesh or fabric that is securely attached
				  to the top rail, side rail, and floor plate; and
(I) A label with the infant's name. As an
				  alternative, you may label play yards with a number and have a number/infant
				  assignment map available; and
Texas Administrative Code › Title 26 - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES › Part 1 - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION › Chapter 746 - MINIMUM STANDARDS FOR CHILD-CARE CENTERS › Subchapter H - BASIC CARE REQUIREMENTS FOR INFANTS › Section 746.2413 - Are stacking wall cribs allowed?

Current through Reg. 49, No. 28; July 12, 2024
You may use a stacking wall crib that meets the
					 requirements in §746.2409 of this title (relating to What specific safety
					 requirements must my cribs meet?), and you:
(1) Do not stack more than two
				  cribs;
(2) Only use a stacked crib
				  for an infant who cannot stand or is able to stand without hitting the infant's
				  head on either the top crib or the ceiling above the top crib;
(3) Use the crib according to manufacturer's
				  directions; and
(4) Securely latch
				  the crib's doors/gates anytime an infant is in the crib.
Texas Administrative Code › Title 26 - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES › Part 1 - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION › Chapter 746 - MINIMUM STANDARDS FOR CHILD-CARE CENTERS › Subchapter H - BASIC CARE REQUIREMENTS FOR INFANTS › Section 746.2415 - What specific types of equipment am I prohibited from using with infants?

Current through Reg. 49, No. 28; July 12, 2024
(a) You may not use the
				  following equipment for infants, which has been identified as unsafe for
				  infants by the Consumer Product Safety Commission and the American Academy of
				  Pediatrics:
(1) Baby walkers, which are
				  devices that allow an infant to sit inside a walker equipped with rollers or
				  wheels and move across the floor;
(2) Baby doorway jumpers, which are devices
				  that allow an infant to bounce while supported in a seat by an elastic "bungee
				  cord" suspended from a doorway;
(3)
				  Accordion safety gates;
(4) Toys
				  that are not large enough to prevent swallowing or choking; or
(5) Bean bags, waterbeds, and foam pads for
				  use as sleeping equipment.
Texas Administrative Code › Title 26 - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES › Part 1 - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION › Chapter 746 - MINIMUM STANDARDS FOR CHILD-CARE CENTERS › Subchapter H - BASIC CARE REQUIREMENTS FOR INFANTS › Section 746.2417 - What activities must I provide for an infant?

Current through Reg. 49, No. 28; July 12, 2024
Daily activities for an infant must include at least the
					 following:
(1) Opportunities for
				  outdoor play, weather permitting, as specified in §746.2206 of this
				  chapter (relating to What specific activities must I include in a written
				  activity plan?);
(2) Multiple
				  opportunities to explore that ensure the infant is:
(A) Outside of the crib; and
(B) Not seated in any restrictive device for
				  more than 15 minutes, unless the infant is eating or being
				  transported;
Texas Administrative Code › Title 26 - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES › Part 1 - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION › Chapter 746 - MINIMUM STANDARDS FOR CHILD-CARE CENTERS › Subchapter H - BASIC CARE REQUIREMENTS FOR INFANTS › Section 746.2419 - Are there specific requirements for feeding infants?

Current through Reg. 49, No. 28; July 12, 2024
Yes. You must:
(1)
				  Hold infants birth through six months while feeding them;
(2) Hold infants over six months who are
				  unable to sit unassisted in a high chair or other seating equipment while
				  feeding them;
(3) Never prop or
				  support bottles with some object. The infant or an adult must hold the
				  bottle;
(4) Provide regular snack
				  and meal times for infants who eat table food;
(5) Ensure infants no longer being held for
				  feeding are fed in a safe manner;
(6) Label bottles and training cups with the
				  infant's first name and initial of last name;
(7) Never allow infants to walk around with
				  or sleep with a bottle or training cup;
(8) Never use the hand-washing sink or
				  diaper-changing surface for food preparation, or for washing food
				  service/preparation equipment, bottles, pacifiers or toys; and
(9) Sanitize high chair trays before each
				  use.
Texas Administrative Code › Title 26 - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES › Part 1 - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION › Chapter 746 - MINIMUM STANDARDS FOR CHILD-CARE CENTERS › Subchapter H - BASIC CARE REQUIREMENTS FOR INFANTS › Section 746.2421 - What written feeding instructions must I obtain for an infant not ready for table food?

Current through Reg. 49, No. 28; July 12, 2024
(a) For an infant who
				  is not yet ready for table food, you must obtain and follow written feeding
				  instructions that are signed and dated by the infant's parent or health-care
				  professional.
(b) You must review
				  and update the feeding instructions with the parent every 30 days until the
				  infant is able to eat table food.
Texas Administrative Code › Title 26 - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES › Part 1 - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION › Chapter 746 - MINIMUM STANDARDS FOR CHILD-CARE CENTERS › Subchapter H - BASIC CARE REQUIREMENTS FOR INFANTS › Section 746.2423 - Must I provide a regularly scheduled naptime for infants?

Current through Reg. 49, No. 28; July 12, 2024
Yes. Each infant must have a supervised nap period that
					 allows the infant to maintain his or her own pattern of sleeping and waking
					 periods.
Texas Administrative Code › Title 26 - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES › Part 1 - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION › Chapter 746 - MINIMUM STANDARDS FOR CHILD-CARE CENTERS › Subchapter H - BASIC CARE REQUIREMENTS FOR INFANTS › Section 746.2424 - Where must an infant sleep?

Current through Reg. 49, No. 28; July 12, 2024
An infant must sleep in a designated crib, cot, bed, or mat
					 as required by §
										746.2405 of this subchapter
					 (relating to What furnishings and equipment must I have in the infant care
					 area?).
Texas Administrative Code › Title 26 - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES › Part 1 - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION › Chapter 746 - MINIMUM STANDARDS FOR CHILD-CARE CENTERS › Subchapter H - BASIC CARE REQUIREMENTS FOR INFANTS › Section 746.2425 - How long are infants allowed to remain in their cribs after awakening?

Current through Reg. 49, No. 28; July 12, 2024
An infant may remain in the crib for up to 30 minutes after
					 awakening, as long as the infant is content and responsive.