Texas Administrative Code (Last Updated: March 27,2024) |
TITLE 26. HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES |
PART 1. HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION |
CHAPTER 744. MINIMUM STANDARDS FOR SCHOOL-AGE AND BEFORE OR AFTER-SCHOOL PROGRAMS |
SUBCHAPTER E. CHILD/CAREGIVER RATIOS AND GROUP SIZES |
DIVISION 1. RATIOS AND GROUP SIZES AT THE OPERATION |
§ 744.1501. What is child/caregiver ratio? |
§ 744.1503. What is considered a group? |
§ 744.1505. May I place more than one group of children in a large room? |
§ 744.1507. How do I determine the child/caregiver ratio? |
DIVISION 2. CLASSROOM RATIOS AND GROUP SIZES |
§ 744.1601. How many children may one caregiver supervise? |
§ 744.1603. How do I determine the specified age of the children in each group? |
§ 744.1605. If I have two or more caregivers with each group, what is the maximum number of children each caregiver may supervise? |
§ 744.1607. What is the maximum group size? |
§ 744.1609. Are there times when I may mix groups of children and exceed the maximum group size? |
§ 744.1611. May I reduce the number of caregivers supervising children during naptime? |
§ 744.1613. Will I be given an opportunity to comply with changes in child/caregiver ratio and group sizes? |
DIVISION 3. RATIOS FOR FIELD TRIPS |
§ 744.1701. Do I need additional caregivers when I take children away from the operation for field trips or walks? |
§ 744.1705. If I provide transportation, how many caregivers must I have in the vehicle to supervise the children? |
DIVISION 4. RATIOS FOR NIGHTTIME CARE |
§ 744.1801. Must I have additional caregivers during nighttime care? |
DIVISION 5. RATIOS FOR WATER ACTIVITIES |
§ 744.1901. Must I have additional caregivers for splashing/wading activities? |
§ 744.1905. What are the child/caregiver ratios for swimming activities? |
§ 744.1907. Must a certified lifeguard be on duty when children are swimming in more than two feet of water? |
§ 744.1909. May I count the certified lifeguard in the child/caregiver ratio? |
§ 744.1911. Must persons who are counted in the child/caregiver ratio during swimming activities know how to swim? |
§ 744.1913. May I include volunteers or child-care employees who do not meet minimum qualifications for caregivers in the child/caregiver ratio for water activities? |
§ 744.1915. Must I have additional caregivers for sprinkler play? |