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Texas Administrative Code › Title 26 - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES › Part 1 - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION › Chapter 747 - MINIMUM STANDARDS FOR CHILD-CARE HOMES › Subchapter C - RECORD KEEPING › Division 4 - RECORDS ON CAREGIVERS AND HOUSEHOLD MEMBERS › Section 747.913 - How long must I keep the required records on caregivers and household members?

Current through Reg. 49, No. 28; July 12, 2024
You must keep records for at least three months after a
						caregiver's last day on the job or after the household member is no longer
						living in your home.
Texas Administrative Code › Title 26 - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES › Part 1 - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION › Chapter 747 - MINIMUM STANDARDS FOR CHILD-CARE HOMES › Subchapter C - RECORD KEEPING › Division 4 - RECORDS ON CAREGIVERS AND HOUSEHOLD MEMBERS › Section 747.915 - May Licensing access my records?

Current through Reg. 49, No. 28; July 12, 2024
All records required to be maintained under this division
						are subject to our immediate review and reproduction, upon our request, during
						all hours of operation.
Texas Administrative Code › Title 26 - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES › Part 1 - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION › Chapter 747 - MINIMUM STANDARDS FOR CHILD-CARE HOMES › Subchapter C - RECORD KEEPING › Division 4 - RECORDS ON CAREGIVERS AND HOUSEHOLD MEMBERS › Section 747.917 - May I keep electronic records or a combination of paper and electronic records, and what procedures must I have for these records?

Current through Reg. 49, No. 28; July 12, 2024
Yes, you may keep electronic records or a combination of
						paper and electronic records.
(1) If
					 you keep a combination of electronic and paper records, you must develop
					 procedures that address what must be in the external paper file and what can be
					 in the electronic file;
(2)
					 Children's records must be accessible to all caregivers during their work
					 shift, changes in caregivers, and emergency evacuations; and
(3) Records must be available during business
					 hours for review by Licensing upon request.
Texas Administrative Code › Title 26 - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES › Part 1 - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION › Chapter 747 - MINIMUM STANDARDS FOR CHILD-CARE HOMES › Subchapter D - PERSONNEL › Division 1 - PRIMARY CAREGIVER QUALIFICATIONS FOR A REGISTERED CHILD-CARE HOME › Section 747.1001 - Who is required to meet the qualifications specified in this division?

Current through Reg. 49, No. 28; July 12, 2024
The primary caregiver of a registered child-care home, as
						defined in § 747.201 of Title 40 (relating to Who is a primary caregiver?)
						must meet the qualifications specified in this division.
Texas Administrative Code › Title 26 - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES › Part 1 - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION › Chapter 747 - MINIMUM STANDARDS FOR CHILD-CARE HOMES › Subchapter D - PERSONNEL › Division 1 - PRIMARY CAREGIVER QUALIFICATIONS FOR A REGISTERED CHILD-CARE HOME › Section 747.1003 - When must I meet qualifications to be a primary caregiver?

Current through Reg. 49, No. 28; July 12, 2024
You must meet the qualifications before we register your
						child-care home.
Texas Administrative Code › Title 26 - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES › Part 1 - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION › Chapter 747 - MINIMUM STANDARDS FOR CHILD-CARE HOMES › Subchapter D - PERSONNEL › Division 1 - PRIMARY CAREGIVER QUALIFICATIONS FOR A REGISTERED CHILD-CARE HOME › Section 747.1005 - May I have more than one primary caregiver for my child-care home?

Current through Reg. 49, No. 28; July 12, 2024
No. A registered child-care home may have only one
						primary caregiver.
Texas Administrative Code › Title 26 - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES › Part 1 - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION › Chapter 747 - MINIMUM STANDARDS FOR CHILD-CARE HOMES › Subchapter D - PERSONNEL › Division 1 - PRIMARY CAREGIVER QUALIFICATIONS FOR A REGISTERED CHILD-CARE HOME › Section 747.1007 - What qualifications must I meet to be the primary caregiver of a registered child-care home?

Current through Reg. 49, No. 28; July 12, 2024
Except as otherwise provided in this division, you
						must:
(1) Be at least 21 years
					 old;
(2) Have a:
(A) High school diploma; or
(B) High school equivalent;
Texas Administrative Code › Title 26 - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES › Part 1 - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION › Chapter 747 - MINIMUM STANDARDS FOR CHILD-CARE HOMES › Subchapter D - PERSONNEL › Division 1 - PRIMARY CAREGIVER QUALIFICATIONS FOR A REGISTERED CHILD-CARE HOME › Section 747.1013 - What if I am younger than 21 years old but I want to be registered?

Current through Reg. 49, No. 28; July 12, 2024
You may be a registered caregiver if you are 18 through
						20 years old, have a high school diploma or its equivalent, and one of the
						following:
(1) A Child Development
					 Associate or Certified Child-Care Professional credential;
(2) An associate's of applied science degree
					 in child care;
(3) A community
					 college certificate in child care;
(4) A day-care administrator's credential
					 approved by Licensing; or
(5) Six
					 college credit hours in child development and nine months' experience in a
					 licensed child-care center or in a licensed or registered child-care home, as
					 specified in § 747.1113 of Title 40 (relating to What constitutes
					 experience in a licensed child-care center, or in a licensed or registered
					 child-care home?).
Texas Administrative Code › Title 26 - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES › Part 1 - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION › Chapter 747 - MINIMUM STANDARDS FOR CHILD-CARE HOMES › Subchapter D - PERSONNEL › Division 1 - PRIMARY CAREGIVER QUALIFICATIONS FOR A REGISTERED CHILD-CARE HOME › Section 747.1015 - Does education received outside of the United States count toward primary caregiver qualifications?

Current through Reg. 49, No. 28; July 12, 2024
Yes, however you must provide supporting information such
						as a copy of the diploma or letter from the school district to indicate that
						the education is equivalent to a high school diploma program in the United
						States. Documentation written in a foreign language must be translated into
						English.
Texas Administrative Code › Title 26 - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES › Part 1 - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION › Chapter 747 - MINIMUM STANDARDS FOR CHILD-CARE HOMES › Subchapter D - PERSONNEL › Division 2 - PRIMARY CAREGIVER QUALIFICATIONS FOR A LICENSED CHILD-CARE HOME › Section 747.1101 - Who is required to meet the qualifications specified in this division?

Current through Reg. 49, No. 28; July 12, 2024
The primary caregiver of a licensed child-care home, as
						defined in § 747.201 of Title 40 (relating to Who is a primary caregiver?)
						must meet the qualifications specified in this division.
Texas Administrative Code › Title 26 - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES › Part 1 - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION › Chapter 747 - MINIMUM STANDARDS FOR CHILD-CARE HOMES › Subchapter D - PERSONNEL › Division 2 - PRIMARY CAREGIVER QUALIFICATIONS FOR A LICENSED CHILD-CARE HOME › Section 747.1103 - When must I meet qualifications to be a primary caregiver?

Current through Reg. 49, No. 28; July 12, 2024
You must meet the qualifications before we license your
						child-care home.
Texas Administrative Code › Title 26 - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES › Part 1 - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION › Chapter 747 - MINIMUM STANDARDS FOR CHILD-CARE HOMES › Subchapter D - PERSONNEL › Division 2 - PRIMARY CAREGIVER QUALIFICATIONS FOR A LICENSED CHILD-CARE HOME › Section 747.1105 - May I have more than one primary caregiver for my licensed child-care home?

Current through Reg. 49, No. 28; July 12, 2024
No. A licensed child-care home may have only one primary
						caregiver.
Texas Administrative Code › Title 26 - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES › Part 1 - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION › Chapter 747 - MINIMUM STANDARDS FOR CHILD-CARE HOMES › Subchapter D - PERSONNEL › Division 2 - PRIMARY CAREGIVER QUALIFICATIONS FOR A LICENSED CHILD-CARE HOME › Section 747.1107 - What qualifications must I meet to be the primary caregiver of a licensed child-care home?

Current through Reg. 49, No. 28; July 12, 2024
Except as otherwise provided in this division, you
						must:
(1) Be at least 21 years of
					 age;
(2) Have a:
(A) High school diploma; or
(B) High school equivalent;
Texas Administrative Code › Title 26 - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES › Part 1 - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION › Chapter 747 - MINIMUM STANDARDS FOR CHILD-CARE HOMES › Subchapter D - PERSONNEL › Division 2 - PRIMARY CAREGIVER QUALIFICATIONS FOR A LICENSED CHILD-CARE HOME › Section 747.1113 - What constitutes experience in a licensed child-care center, or in a licensed or registered child-care home?

Current through Reg. 49, No. 28; July 12, 2024
(a) Only the following types of experience
					 may be counted as experience in a licensed child-care center:
(1) Experience as a director, assistant
					 director, or as a caregiver working directly with children in a DFPS licensed
					 or certified child-care center (or similar type of day care center that was
					 formerly licensed, certified, or accredited by DFPS); and
(2) Experience as a director, assistant
					 director, or caregiver working directly with children in a licensed or
					 certified child-care center in another state or country.
Texas Administrative Code › Title 26 - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES › Part 1 - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION › Chapter 747 - MINIMUM STANDARDS FOR CHILD-CARE HOMES › Subchapter D - PERSONNEL › Division 2 - PRIMARY CAREGIVER QUALIFICATIONS FOR A LICENSED CHILD-CARE HOME › Section 747.1115 - May other types of experience be substituted for the required experience in a licensed child-care center, or in a licensed or registered child-care home?

Current through Reg. 49, No. 28; July 12, 2024
The following types of experience may be substituted for
						one year of the required experience:
(1) One year of full-time classroom teaching
					 in a public or private accredited school setting in grades pre-kindergarten
					 through third, during a customary school year;
(2) Substitute or part-time classroom
					 teaching in a public or private accredited school setting in grades
					 pre-kindergarten through third, if the total length of time adds up to one year
					 of full-time teaching during a customary school year; and
(3) One-year of postgraduate study in child
					 development, early childhood education, or a related field.
Texas Administrative Code › Title 26 - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES › Part 1 - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION › Chapter 747 - MINIMUM STANDARDS FOR CHILD-CARE HOMES › Subchapter D - PERSONNEL › Division 2 - PRIMARY CAREGIVER QUALIFICATIONS FOR A LICENSED CHILD-CARE HOME › Section 747.1117 - Can Licensing verify whether someone has sufficient experience in a licensed child-care center, or in a licensed or registered child-care home?

Current through Reg. 49, No. 28; July 12, 2024
Yes. To determine whether a person has sufficient
						experience to qualify as a primary caregiver, we may, at our own discretion,
						verify child-care experience and substitute child-care experience via the
						Internet, telephone, or mail contact with previous employer(s), or through our
						records.
Texas Administrative Code › Title 26 - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES › Part 1 - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION › Chapter 747 - MINIMUM STANDARDS FOR CHILD-CARE HOMES › Subchapter D - PERSONNEL › Division 2 - PRIMARY CAREGIVER QUALIFICATIONS FOR A LICENSED CHILD-CARE HOME › Section 747.1119 - What credit courses does Licensing recognize as child development?

Current through Reg. 49, No. 28; July 12, 2024
Due to a large variation in credit course titles and
						content, it is impossible to list all courses that may be counted toward the
						child development requirement. Courses in early childhood education, child
						growth and development, psychology, sociology, classroom management, child
						psychology, health and safety of children, elementary education related to
						pre-kindergarten through third grade, youth development and other similar
						courses may be counted if they are related to child development or the topics
						specified in § 747.1305 of Title 40 (relating to What topics must the
						annual training for caregivers include?). Abnormal psychology and secondary
						education courses are not recognized as child development.
Texas Administrative Code › Title 26 - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES › Part 1 - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION › Chapter 747 - MINIMUM STANDARDS FOR CHILD-CARE HOMES › Subchapter D - PERSONNEL › Division 2 - PRIMARY CAREGIVER QUALIFICATIONS FOR A LICENSED CHILD-CARE HOME › Section 747.1121 - What credit courses does Licensing recognize as management?

Current through Reg. 49, No. 28; July 12, 2024
Due to a large variation in credit course titles and
						content, it is impossible to list all courses that may be counted toward the
						management requirement. Management courses may include administration of a
						child-care facility, recreational leadership, accounting, goal and objective
						setting, performance planning and evaluation, management techniques, risk
						management and other administrative, management, or supervisory-related
						courses. Courses in office machines or computer training are not recognized as
						management.
Texas Administrative Code › Title 26 - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES › Part 1 - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION › Chapter 747 - MINIMUM STANDARDS FOR CHILD-CARE HOMES › Subchapter D - PERSONNEL › Division 2 - PRIMARY CAREGIVER QUALIFICATIONS FOR A LICENSED CHILD-CARE HOME › Section 747.1123 - What documentation must I provide to show that I meet the child development and management education qualifications for a primary caregiver?

Current through Reg. 49, No. 28; July 12, 2024
If requested by Licensing, you must provide original
						transcripts and supporting documentation, such as a credit course catalog
						description or a course syllabus or outline, to determine whether the course is
						recognized as child development or management.
Texas Administrative Code › Title 26 - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES › Part 1 - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION › Chapter 747 - MINIMUM STANDARDS FOR CHILD-CARE HOMES › Subchapter D - PERSONNEL › Division 2 - PRIMARY CAREGIVER QUALIFICATIONS FOR A LICENSED CHILD-CARE HOME › Section 747.1129 - May I substitute clock hours or CEUs for any of the educational requirements in this division?

Current through Reg. 49, No. 28; July 12, 2024
(a) Clock hours or CEUs
					 may only be substituted for the required college credit hours in child
					 development and management.
(b) 50
					 clock hours or five CEUs may be substituted for every three college credit
					 hours required in child development and management.
(c) The documentation to verify the clock
					 hours or CEUs must be as specified in §
											747.1327 of this subchapter
					 (relating to What documentation must I provide to Licensing to verify that
					 caregivers have met training requirements?).
Texas Administrative Code › Title 26 - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES › Part 1 - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION › Chapter 747 - MINIMUM STANDARDS FOR CHILD-CARE HOMES › Subchapter D - PERSONNEL › Division 2 - PRIMARY CAREGIVER QUALIFICATIONS FOR A LICENSED CHILD-CARE HOME › Section 747.1131 - What additional documentation must I submit to show I am qualified to be a primary caregiver of a licensed child-care home?

Current through Reg. 49, No. 28; July 12, 2024
(a) In addition to
					 showing that you meet the minimum qualifications for a primary caregiver, you
					 must submit the following to Licensing staff:
(1) A completed Licensing Personal History
					 Statement form specifying your education and experience;
(2) An original and current Licensing
					 Child-Care Director's Certificate form, an original college transcript, or
					 original training certificates which verify the educational requirements.
					 Original letters may be substituted for training certificates, provided they
					 include the same information as specified in §
												747.1327 of this subchapter
					 (relating to What documentation must I provide to Licensing to verify that
					 caregivers have met training requirements ?); and
(3) Complete dates, names, addresses, and
					 telephone numbers which support the required experience.
Texas Administrative Code › Title 26 - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES › Part 1 - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION › Chapter 747 - MINIMUM STANDARDS FOR CHILD-CARE HOMES › Subchapter D - PERSONNEL › Division 2 - PRIMARY CAREGIVER QUALIFICATIONS FOR A LICENSED CHILD-CARE HOME › Section 747.1137 - Does education received outside of the United States substitute for primary caregiver qualifications?

Current through Reg. 49, No. 28; July 12, 2024
Yes, but you must provide supporting information, such as
						a copy of the diploma, transcript, or letter from the school to indicate that
						the education is equivalent to a program in the United States. Documentation
						written in a foreign language must be translated into
						English.
Texas Administrative Code › Title 26 - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES › Part 1 - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION › Chapter 747 - MINIMUM STANDARDS FOR CHILD-CARE HOMES › Subchapter D - PERSONNEL › Division 2 - PRIMARY CAREGIVER QUALIFICATIONS FOR A LICENSED CHILD-CARE HOME › Section 747.1139 - Will Licensing keep the original training certificates and college transcripts I submit to obtain a Licensing Child-Care Director's Certificate?

Current through Reg. 49, No. 28; July 12, 2024
No. After we evaluate this information and issue a
Child-Care Director's Certificate
, we will return the
						original documents to you along with the certificate or if a certificate is not
						issued, along with a letter notifying you of the decision.
Texas Administrative Code › Title 26 - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES › Part 1 - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION › Chapter 747 - MINIMUM STANDARDS FOR CHILD-CARE HOMES › Subchapter D - PERSONNEL › Division 2 - PRIMARY CAREGIVER QUALIFICATIONS FOR A LICENSED CHILD-CARE HOME › Section 747.1141 - What if Licensing determines I do not meet minimum standard qualifications?

Current through Reg. 49, No. 28; July 12, 2024
We will notify you that you do not meet minimum standard
						qualifications. We will give you a deadline to submit additional paperwork, or
						ask you to withdraw your application and re-apply after you have obtained the
						necessary training and experience.
Texas Administrative Code › Title 26 - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES › Part 1 - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION › Chapter 747 - MINIMUM STANDARDS FOR CHILD-CARE HOMES › Subchapter D - PERSONNEL › Division 2 - PRIMARY CAREGIVER QUALIFICATIONS FOR A LICENSED CHILD-CARE HOME › Section 747.1143 - Will I receive a certificate verifying that I meet qualifications?

Current through Reg. 49, No. 28; July 12, 2024
Yes. After we determine that you meet minimum standard
						qualifications for a licensed primary caregiver we will issue a Licensing
Child-Care Director's Certificate
. The certificate verifies
						only that you meet minimum standard qualifications specified in § 747.1107
						of Title 40 (relating to What qualifications must I meet to be the primary
						caregiver of a licensed child-care home?).
Texas Administrative Code › Title 26 - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES › Part 1 - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION › Chapter 747 - MINIMUM STANDARDS FOR CHILD-CARE HOMES › Subchapter D - PERSONNEL › Division 2 - PRIMARY CAREGIVER QUALIFICATIONS FOR A LICENSED CHILD-CARE HOME › Section 747.1145 - Will the Child-Care Director's Certificate expire?

Current through Reg. 49, No. 28; July 12, 2024
The Licensing
Child-Care Director's
						Certificate
will have an expiration date if you qualified under
						paragraph (8), options (D) or (F) in § 747.1107 of Title 40 (relating to
						What qualifications must I meet to be the primary caregiver of a licensed
						child-care home?). Otherwise, the certificate will not
						expire.
Texas Administrative Code › Title 26 - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES › Part 1 - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION › Chapter 747 - MINIMUM STANDARDS FOR CHILD-CARE HOMES › Subchapter D - PERSONNEL › Division 2 - PRIMARY CAREGIVER QUALIFICATIONS FOR A LICENSED CHILD-CARE HOME › Section 747.1147 - How often must an expiring Child-Care Director's Certificate be renewed?

Current through Reg. 49, No. 28; July 12, 2024
If you qualified under paragraph (8), options (D) or (F)
						in § 747.1107 of Title 40 (relating to What qualifications must I meet to
						be the primary caregiver of a licensed child-care home?), you must maintain
						your credential according to the organization's requirements. You must submit
						to us a copy of a letter or other documentation confirming the credential is
						current before we can renew your
Child-Care Director's
						Certificate.
Texas Administrative Code › Title 26 - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES › Part 1 - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION › Chapter 747 - MINIMUM STANDARDS FOR CHILD-CARE HOMES › Subchapter D - PERSONNEL › Division 2 - PRIMARY CAREGIVER QUALIFICATIONS FOR A LICENSED CHILD-CARE HOME › Section 747.1149 - What happens if my Child-Care Director's Certificate expires?

Current through Reg. 49, No. 28; July 12, 2024
We will give you a deadline to submit the required
						documentation. If you allow the
Child-Care Director's
						Certificate
to expire without submitting the required documentation
						confirming that your credential is current, then your home will no longer meet
						the minimum standards related to primary caregiver
						qualifications.
Texas Administrative Code › Title 26 - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES › Part 1 - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION › Chapter 747 - MINIMUM STANDARDS FOR CHILD-CARE HOMES › Subchapter D - PERSONNEL › Division 2 - PRIMARY CAREGIVER QUALIFICATIONS FOR A LICENSED CHILD-CARE HOME › Section 747.1151 - Does Licensing charge a fee for issuing the director's certificate?

Current through Reg. 49, No. 28; July 12, 2024
No. We do not charge a fee for processing a Licensing
Child-Care Director's Certificate
.
Texas Administrative Code › Title 26 - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES › Part 1 - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION › Chapter 747 - MINIMUM STANDARDS FOR CHILD-CARE HOMES › Subchapter D - PERSONNEL › Division 2 - PRIMARY CAREGIVER QUALIFICATIONS FOR A LICENSED CHILD-CARE HOME › Section 747.1153 - Can I get a replacement Child-Care Director's Certificate?

Current through Reg. 49, No. 28; July 12, 2024
Yes. We will issue a replacement
Child-Care
						Director's Certificate,
if you submit your request to us in writing,
						specifying:
(1) Your name and
					 address;
(2) The date we issued the
					 original certificate; and
(3) The
					 reason a replacement certificate is needed.
Texas Administrative Code › Title 26 - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES › Part 1 - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION › Chapter 747 - MINIMUM STANDARDS FOR CHILD-CARE HOMES › Subchapter D - PERSONNEL › Division 3 - ASSISTANT CAREGIVERS AND SUBSTITUTE CAREGIVERS › Section 747.1201 - What types of caregivers may I use in my child-care home?

Current through Reg. 49, No. 28; July 12, 2024
There are two kinds of caregivers: assistant caregivers
						and substitute caregivers.
Texas Administrative Code › Title 26 - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES › Part 1 - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION › Chapter 747 - MINIMUM STANDARDS FOR CHILD-CARE HOMES › Subchapter D - PERSONNEL › Division 3 - ASSISTANT CAREGIVERS AND SUBSTITUTE CAREGIVERS › Section 747.1203 - What is the difference between an assistant caregiver and a substitute caregiver?

Current through Reg. 49, No. 28; July 12, 2024
(a) An assistant
					 caregiver is counted in the child/caregiver ratio and assists in the care and
					 supervision of children. An assistant caregiver may not be left to supervise
					 and care for children without the primary caregiver or a substitute caregiver
					 being present in the child-care home at the same time.
(b) A substitute caregiver is the caregiver
					 you leave in charge of your child-care home in your absence. You must give the
					 substitute caregiver the authority to administer your child-care home in
					 compliance with the minimum standards and the Licensing law in your absence.
					 Your substitute caregiver may also be counted in the child/caregiver
					 ratio.
Texas Administrative Code › Title 26 - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES › Part 1 - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION › Chapter 747 - MINIMUM STANDARDS FOR CHILD-CARE HOMES › Subchapter D - PERSONNEL › Division 3 - ASSISTANT CAREGIVERS AND SUBSTITUTE CAREGIVERS › Section 747.1207 - What minimum qualifications must an assistant caregiver meet?

Current through Reg. 49, No. 28; July 12, 2024
A person must meet the following qualifications in order
						to be an assistant caregiver who is counted in the child/caregiver
						ratio:
(1) Be 18 years old, except as
					 provided by § 747.1211 of this division (relating to When may I employ a
					 person under the age of 18 or a person who does not have a high school diploma
					 or equivalent as a caregiver?);
(2)
					 Except as provided by § 747.1211 of this division, have a:
(A) High school diploma;
(B) High school equivalent; or
(C) High school certificate of coursework
					 completion, as defined in Texas Education Code, § 28.025(d);
Texas Administrative Code › Title 26 - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES › Part 1 - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION › Chapter 747 - MINIMUM STANDARDS FOR CHILD-CARE HOMES › Subchapter D - PERSONNEL › Division 3 - ASSISTANT CAREGIVERS AND SUBSTITUTE CAREGIVERS › Section 747.1207 - What minimum qualifications must an assistant caregiver meet?

Current through Reg. 49, No. 28; July 12, 2024
A person must meet the following qualifications to be an
						assistant caregiver who is counted in the child/caregiver ratio:
(1) Be 18 years old, except as provided by
					 §747.1211 of this division (relating to When may I employ a person under
					 the age of 18 or a person who does not have a high school diploma or equivalent
					 as a caregiver?);
(2) Except as
					 provided by §747.1211 of this division, have a:
(A) High school diploma;
(B) High school equivalent; or
(C) High school certificate of coursework
					 completion, as defined in Texas Education Code §
												28.025(d);
Texas Administrative Code › Title 26 - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES › Part 1 - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION › Chapter 747 - MINIMUM STANDARDS FOR CHILD-CARE HOMES › Subchapter D - PERSONNEL › Division 3 - ASSISTANT CAREGIVERS AND SUBSTITUTE CAREGIVERS › Section 747.1209 - What minimum qualifications must a substitute caregiver meet?

Current through Reg. 49, No. 28; July 12, 2024
A person must meet the following qualifications in order
						to be a substitute caregiver who is counted in the child/caregiver
						ratio:
(1) Comply with all of the
					 minimum qualifications for an assistant caregiver, as specified in §
					 747.1207 of this division (relating to What minimum qualifications must an
					 assistant caregiver meet?); and
(2)
					 Have training in pediatric first aid and pediatric CPR as required by §
											747.1313
					 of this subchapter (relating to Who must have pediatric first-aid and pediatric
					 CPR?).
Texas Administrative Code › Title 26 - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES › Part 1 - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION › Chapter 747 - MINIMUM STANDARDS FOR CHILD-CARE HOMES › Subchapter D - PERSONNEL › Division 3 - ASSISTANT CAREGIVERS AND SUBSTITUTE CAREGIVERS › Section 747.1211 - When may I employ a person under the age of 18 or a person who does not have a high school diploma or equivalent as a caregiver?

Current through Reg. 49, No. 28; July 12, 2024
(a) You may employ a 16 or 17 year old who
					 has a high school diploma or its equivalent as an assistant caregiver, provided
					 that:
(1) The person is never in charge of an
					 individual child, never has sole responsibility for a group of children, and
					 does not act as the substitute caregiver in your absence;
(2) The person works close by and is
					 supervised by you or a qualified caregiver; and
(3) The person has completed a
					 child-care-related career program, which:
(A)
					 The Texas Education Agency (including a charter school), the Texas Private
					 School Accreditation Commission, other similar educational entity in another
					 state, or federal agency approves; or
(B) A home-school approves, and the person
					 completes eight hours of annual training before being placed in a room with
					 children.
Texas Administrative Code › Title 26 - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES › Part 1 - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION › Chapter 747 - MINIMUM STANDARDS FOR CHILD-CARE HOMES › Subchapter D - PERSONNEL › Division 3 - ASSISTANT CAREGIVERS AND SUBSTITUTE CAREGIVERS › Section 747.1213 - Does education received outside of the United States count toward caregiver qualifications?

Current through Reg. 49, No. 28; July 12, 2024
Yes, however, you must provide supporting information
						such as a copy of the diploma or letter from the school district to indicate
						that the education is equivalent to a high school diploma program in the United
						States. Documents written in a foreign language must be translated into
						English.
Texas Administrative Code › Title 26 - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES › Part 1 - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION › Chapter 747 - MINIMUM STANDARDS FOR CHILD-CARE HOMES › Subchapter D - PERSONNEL › Division 4 - PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT › Section 747.1301 - What must orientation for caregivers at my child-care home include?

Current through Reg. 49, No. 28; July 12, 2024
Orientation for caregivers at your child-care home must
						include at least the following:
(1) An
					 overview of the minimum standards found in this chapter;
(2) An overview of your operational policies,
					 including discipline and guidance practices and procedures for the release of
					 children, and the provision of copies of these practices and
					 procedures;
(3) An overview
					 regarding the prevention, recognition, and reporting of child maltreatment,
					 including:
(A) Factors indicating a child is
					 at risk of abuse or neglect;
(B)
					 Warning signs indicating a child may be a victim of abuse or neglect;
(C) Procedures for reporting child abuse or
					 neglect; and
(D) Community
					 organizations that have training programs available to child-care staff,
					 children, and parents;
Texas Administrative Code › Title 26 - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES › Part 1 - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION › Chapter 747 - MINIMUM STANDARDS FOR CHILD-CARE HOMES › Subchapter D - PERSONNEL › Division 4 - PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT › Section 747.1303 - What training must I ensure that my caregivers have within certain timeframes?

Current through Reg. 49, No. 28; July 12, 2024
You must make sure that each caregiver has the training
						within the timeframe required in the following chart:
Attached Graphic
Texas Administrative Code › Title 26 - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES › Part 1 - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION › Chapter 747 - MINIMUM STANDARDS FOR CHILD-CARE HOMES › Subchapter D - PERSONNEL › Division 4 - PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT › Section 747.1305 - What areas of training must the annual training for substitute and assistant caregivers cover?

Current through Reg. 49, No. 28; July 12, 2024
(a) Each caregiver
					 counted in the child/caregiver ratio on more than ten separate occasions in one
					 training year, as specified in §747.1311 of this division (relating to
					 When must the annual training be obtained?) must obtain annual training
					 relevant to the age of the children for whom the caregiver provides
					 care.
(b) At least six clock hours
					 of the annual training hours must be in one or more of the following topics:
(1) Child growth and development;
(2) Guidance and discipline;
(3) Age-appropriate curriculum; and
(4) Teacher-child interaction.
Texas Administrative Code › Title 26 - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES › Part 1 - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION › Chapter 747 - MINIMUM STANDARDS FOR CHILD-CARE HOMES › Subchapter D - PERSONNEL › Division 4 - PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT › Section 747.1309 - What areas of training must the annual training for the primary caregiver cover?

Current through Reg. 49, No. 28; July 12, 2024
(a) You must
					 obtain at least 30 clock hours of training each year relevant to the age of the
					 children for whom you provide care.
(b) At least six clock hours of the annual
					 training hours must be in one or more of the following topics:
(1) Child growth and development;
(2) Guidance and discipline;
(3) Age-appropriate curriculum; and
(4) Teacher-child interaction.
Texas Administrative Code › Title 26 - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES › Part 1 - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION › Chapter 747 - MINIMUM STANDARDS FOR CHILD-CARE HOMES › Subchapter D - PERSONNEL › Division 4 - PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT › Section 747.1311 - When must the annual training be obtained?

Current through Reg. 49, No. 28; July 12, 2024
(a) The annual training for a primary
					 caregiver must be obtained within 12 months from the date you are registered or
					 licensed with us and during each subsequent 12-month period.
(b) The annual training for each assistant
					 caregiver and substitute caregiver must be obtained within 12 months from the
					 date of the caregiver's employment and during each subsequent 12-month
					 period.
(c) If a caregiver obtains
					 more than the minimum number of annual training clock hours required, the
					 caregiver may not carry the additional hours over to the next year.
Texas Administrative Code › Title 26 - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES › Part 1 - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION › Chapter 747 - MINIMUM STANDARDS FOR CHILD-CARE HOMES › Subchapter D - PERSONNEL › Division 4 - PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT › Section 747.1313 - Who must have pediatric first-aid and pediatric CPR training?

Current through Reg. 49, No. 28; July 12, 2024
(a) The primary caregiver, each substitute
					 caregiver, and each assistant caregiver must have a current certificate of
					 training with an expiration or renewal date in:
(1) Pediatric first aid with rescue breathing
					 and choking; and
(2) Pediatric
					 cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR).
Texas Administrative Code › Title 26 - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES › Part 1 - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION › Chapter 747 - MINIMUM STANDARDS FOR CHILD-CARE HOMES › Subchapter D - PERSONNEL › Division 4 - PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT › Section 747.1314 - What additional training must an employee and caregiver have if the home transports children?

Current through Reg. 49, No. 28; July 12, 2024
(a) If the home
					 transports children whose chronological or developmental age is younger than
					 nine years old, two clock hours of annual transportation safety training is
					 required for:
(1) Each employee prior to
					 transporting a child; and
(2) The
					 primary caregiver.
Texas Administrative Code › Title 26 - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES › Part 1 - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION › Chapter 747 - MINIMUM STANDARDS FOR CHILD-CARE HOMES › Subchapter D - PERSONNEL › Division 4 - PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT › Section 747.1315 - Must child-care training meet certain criteria?

Current through Reg. 49, No. 28; July 12, 2024
(a) Training may include clock hours or CEUs
					 provided by:
(1) A training provider
					 registered with the Texas Early Childhood Professional Development System
					 Training Registry, maintained by the Texas Head Start State Collaboration
					 Office;
(2) An instructor who
					 teaches early childhood development or another relevant course at a secondary
					 school or institution of higher education accredited by a recognized
					 accrediting agency;
(3) An employee
					 of a state agency with relevant expertise;
(4) A physician, psychologist, licensed
					 professional counselor, social worker, or registered nurse;
(5) A person who holds a generally recognized
					 credential or possesses documented knowledge relevant to the training the
					 person will provide;
(6) The
					 primary caregiver who has demonstrated core knowledge in child development and
					 caregiving; and:
(A) The primary caregiver
					 only provides training to the caregivers at your home; and
(B) Your home has not been on probation,
					 suspension, emergency suspension, or revocation in the two years preceding the
					 training or been assessed an administrative penalty in the two years preceding
					 the training; or
(7) A
					 person who has at least two years of experience working in child development, a
					 child development program, early childhood education, a childhood education
					 program, or a Head Start or Early Head Start program and:
(A) Has a current Child Development Associate
					 (CDA) credential; or
(B) Holds at
					 least an associate's degree in child development, early childhood education, or
					 a related field.
Texas Administrative Code › Title 26 - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES › Part 1 - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION › Chapter 747 - MINIMUM STANDARDS FOR CHILD-CARE HOMES › Subchapter D - PERSONNEL › Division 4 - PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT › Section 747.1317 - Does Licensing approve training resources or trainers for training hours?

Current through Reg. 49, No. 28; July 12, 2024
No. We do not approve or endorse training resources or
						trainers for training hours. But you must ensure you and your caregivers
						receive training that:
(1) Meets the
					 criteria specified in § 747.1315 of Title 40 (relating to Must child-care
					 training meet certain criteria?);
(2) Is relevant to the topics specified in
					 this division; and
(3) The
					 participants receive original documentation of completion, as specified in this
					 division.
Texas Administrative Code › Title 26 - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES › Part 1 - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION › Chapter 747 - MINIMUM STANDARDS FOR CHILD-CARE HOMES › Subchapter D - PERSONNEL › Division 4 - PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT › Section 747.1319 - If I am attending, or I have a caregiver who is attending, a college or Child Development Associate/Certified Child-Care Professional credential program, may I count these clock hours toward the annual training requirement?

Current through Reg. 49, No. 28; July 12, 2024
Yes. If the training is in a topic specified in this
						division and you can provide documentation of completion as specified in this
						division, then you may count this training toward the annual training
						requirement.
Texas Administrative Code › Title 26 - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES › Part 1 - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION › Chapter 747 - MINIMUM STANDARDS FOR CHILD-CARE HOMES › Subchapter D - PERSONNEL › Division 4 - PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT › Section 747.1321 - If I hire a caregiver that received training at another operation, may these hours count towards the annual training requirement at my child-care home?

Current through Reg. 49, No. 28; July 12, 2024
Training received at another operation can be applied
						towards the annual training requirement, if:
(1) The caregiver provides documentation of
					 training, as specified in § 747.1327 of Title 40 (relating to What
					 documentation must I provide to Licensing to verify that training requirements
					 have been met?);
(2) The caregiver
					 obtained the training from a child-care center, school-age or before or
					 after-school program, or child-care home that we license or register;
					 and
(3) The training was obtained
					 within two months before coming to work for your child-care home.
Texas Administrative Code › Title 26 - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES › Part 1 - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION › Chapter 747 - MINIMUM STANDARDS FOR CHILD-CARE HOMES › Subchapter D - PERSONNEL › Division 4 - PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT › Section 747.1327 - What documentation must I provide to Licensing to verify that caregivers have met training requirements?

Current through Reg. 49, No. 28; July 12, 2024
(a)
					 You must maintain the original certificate or letter documenting the completion
					 of annual training in each caregiver's personnel record at the child-care
					 home.
(b) For annual training to be
					 counted toward compliance with the minimum standards, the trainer or training
					 source must provide the participant with an original certificate or letter
					 showing:
(1) The participant's
					 name;
(2) Date of the
					 training;
(3) Title/subject of the
					 training;
(4) The trainer's name,
					 or the source of the training for self-instructional training;
(5) The trainer's qualifications, in
					 compliance with § 747.1315 of this division (relating to Must child-care
					 training meet certain criteria?); and
(6) Length of the training specified in clock
					 hours, CEUs, or college credit hours, as appropriate.
Texas Administrative Code › Title 26 - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES › Part 1 - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION › Chapter 747 - MINIMUM STANDARDS FOR CHILD-CARE HOMES › Subchapter D - PERSONNEL › Division 5 - HOUSEHOLD MEMBERS, VOLUNTEERS, AND PEOPLE WHO OFFER CONTRACTED SERVICES › Section 747.1401 - Must members of my household meet specific qualifications?

Current through Reg. 49, No. 28; July 12, 2024
(a) For each household member that is 14
					 years of age or older the member must:
(1)
					 Have a current record of a tuberculosis (TB) examination showing the caregiver
					 is free of contagious TB, if required by the Texas Department of State Health
					 Services or local health authority; and
(2) Complete orientation to your child-care
					 home as specified in § 747.1403 of Title 40 (relating to What must
					 orientation for household members at my child-care home include?).
Texas Administrative Code › Title 26 - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES › Part 1 - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION › Chapter 747 - MINIMUM STANDARDS FOR CHILD-CARE HOMES › Subchapter D - PERSONNEL › Division 5 - HOUSEHOLD MEMBERS, VOLUNTEERS, AND PEOPLE WHO OFFER CONTRACTED SERVICES › Section 747.1403 - What must orientation for household members at my child-care home include?

Current through Reg. 49, No. 28; July 12, 2024
The orientation for household members at your child-care
						home must include at least the following:
(1) An overview of your home's child-care
					 policies, including discipline and guidance practices and the procedures for
					 the release of children, and the provision of copies of these practices and
					 procedures;
(2) An overview of
					 symptoms of child maltreatment and the responsibility for reporting
					 these;
(3) The procedures to follow
					 in handling emergencies. Emergencies include fire, explosion, tornado, toxic
					 fumes, volatile individuals, and severe injury or illness of a child or adult;
					 and
(4) The location and use of
					 fire extinguishers and first-aid equipment.
Texas Administrative Code › Title 26 - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES › Part 1 - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION › Chapter 747 - MINIMUM STANDARDS FOR CHILD-CARE HOMES › Subchapter D - PERSONNEL › Division 5 - HOUSEHOLD MEMBERS, VOLUNTEERS, AND PEOPLE WHO OFFER CONTRACTED SERVICES › Section 747.1405 - What are the minimum qualifications and training requirements for volunteers or any other person under contract with the home?

Current through Reg. 49, No. 28; July 12, 2024
The minimum qualifications and training requirements for
						volunteers or any other person under contract with the home are the same as
						those specified in § 747.1401 of Title 40 (relating to Must members of my
						household meet specific qualifications?).
Texas Administrative Code › Title 26 - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES › Part 1 - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION › Chapter 747 - MINIMUM STANDARDS FOR CHILD-CARE HOMES › Subchapter D - PERSONNEL › Division 6 - GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES FOR CAREGIVERS AND HOUSEHOLD MEMBERS › Section 747.1501 - What general responsibilities do caregivers have in my child-care home?

Current through Reg. 49, No. 28; July 12, 2024
(a) You and all
					 other caregivers are responsible for seeing that children are:
(1) Treated with courtesy, respect,
					 acceptance, and patience;
(2)
					 Recognized and respected for their uniqueness as an individual;
(3) Not abused, neglected, or exploited;
					 and
(4) Released only to a parent
					 or a person designated by a parent.
Texas Administrative Code › Title 26 - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES › Part 1 - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION › Chapter 747 - MINIMUM STANDARDS FOR CHILD-CARE HOMES › Subchapter D - PERSONNEL › Division 6 - GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES FOR CAREGIVERS AND HOUSEHOLD MEMBERS › Section 747.1503 - What responsibilities does a caregiver have when supervising a child or children?

Current through Reg. 49, No. 28; July 12, 2024
(a) The caregiver
					 is responsible for:
(1) Knowing which
					 children the caregiver is responsible for;
(2) Knowing how many children the caregiver
					 is responsible for;
(3) Knowing
					 each child's name and having information showing each child's age;
(4) Providing the level of supervision
					 necessary to ensure each child's safety and well-being, including physical
					 proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child's on going activity as
					 appropriate; and
(5) Being able to
					 intervene when necessary to ensure each child's safety.
Texas Administrative Code › Title 26 - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES › Part 1 - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION › Chapter 747 - MINIMUM STANDARDS FOR CHILD-CARE HOMES › Subchapter E - CHILD/CAREGIVER RATIOS AND GROUP SIZES › Division 1 - DETERMINING CHILD/CAREGIVER RATIOS AND GROUP SIZES › Section 747.1601 - What is child/caregiver ratio?

Current through Reg. 49, No. 28; July 12, 2024
The child/caregiver ratio is the maximum number of
						children one caregiver may be responsible for.
Texas Administrative Code › Title 26 - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES › Part 1 - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION › Chapter 747 - MINIMUM STANDARDS FOR CHILD-CARE HOMES › Subchapter E - CHILD/CAREGIVER RATIOS AND GROUP SIZES › Division 1 - DETERMINING CHILD/CAREGIVER RATIOS AND GROUP SIZES › Section 747.1603 - How do I determine child/caregiver ratio?

Current through Reg. 49, No. 28; July 12, 2024
In determining child/caregiver ratio, the following
						apply:
(1) The total number of
					 children you may supervise is determined by the ages of the children in the
					 child-care home.
(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 a qualified professional and is documented in the child's
					 record.
(3) All children present,
					 including children related to you, assistant and substitute caregiver's
					 children, and drop-in and part-time children must be counted in the
					 child/caregiver ratio, by age of the child, regardless of the length of time
					 they are present.
(4) You must also
					 count neighborhood children visiting your child-care home, if you are
					 responsible for their care and supervision in the absence of the
					 parent.
(5) In a registered
					 child-care home, you may count a child who is at least four years of age and
					 attending a pre-kindergarten program during the customary school day in the
					 same way children five years old and older who are in care after school hours
					 are counted. The pre-kindergarten program must be operated by or in
					 collaboration with the local school district.