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 Q. NUTRITION AND FOOD SERVICE |
SECTION 746.3321. Are children allowed to use toothbrushes after meal and snack times?
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(a) Yes, although toothbrushes and tooth powders or pastes provided for each child's individual use must be: (1) Labeled with the child's full name; (2) Stored out of children's reach when not in use; and (3) Stored in a manner that prevents the toothbrushes from touching each other during storage. (b) Children must have adult supervision while brushing their teeth. Source Note: The provisions of this §746.3321 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