SECTION 744.1201. What general responsibilities do my employees have?  


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  • All employees, including persons not counted in the child/caregiver ratio, must:

    (1) Demonstrate competency, good judgment, and self-control in the presence of children and when performing assigned responsibilities;

    (2) Relate to children with courtesy, respect, acceptance, and patience;

    (3) Recognize and respect the uniqueness and potential of all children, their families, and their cultures;

    (4) Ensure that no child is abused, neglected, or exploited while in the care of the operation; and

    (5) Report suspected abuse, neglect, and exploitation to DFPS or to law enforcement, as specified in the Texas Family Code §261.101.

Source Note: The provisions of this §744.1201 adopted to be effective September 1, 2010, 35 TexReg 7469; transferred effective March 9, 2018, as published in the Texas Register February 16, 2018, 43 TexReg 909