SECTION 746.309. What are the notification requirements when Licensing finds my center deficient in a standard related to safe sleeping or the abuse, neglect, or exploitation of a child?

(a) You must notify the parent of each child attending your child-care center of a deficiency in:

(1) A safe sleeping standard noted in subsection (b) of this section; or

(2) The abuse, neglect, or exploitation standard in §746.1201(4) of this chapter (relating to What general responsibilities do my child-care center employees have?).

(b) The following are safe sleeping standards requiring notification:

(1) §746.2409(a)(1) of this chapter (relating to What specific safety requirements must my cribs meet?);

(2) §746.2411(2)(A) of this chapter (relating to Are play yards allowed?);

(3) §746.2415(a)(5) and (b) of this chapter (relating to What specific types of equipment am I prohibited from using with infants?);

(4) §746.2426 of this chapter (relating to May I allow infants to sleep in a restrictive device?);

(5) §746.2427 of this chapter (relating to How must I position an infant for sleep?);

(6) §746.2428 of this chapter (relating to May I swaddle an infant to help the infant sleep?); and

(7) §746.2429 of this chapter (relating to If an infant has difficulty falling asleep, may I cover the infant's head or crib?).

Source Note: The provisions of this §746.309 adopted to be effective April 25, 2021, 46 TexReg 2447; amended to be effective March 1, 2023, 48 TexReg 933