Texas Administrative Code (Last Updated: March 27,2024) |
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?
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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.
Source Note: The provisions of this §746.1615 adopted to be effective September 1, 2003, 28 TexReg 1402; transferred effective March 9, 2018, as published in the Texas Register February 16, 2018, 43 TexReg 909