SECTION 747.2104. What specific activities must I include in a written activity plan?

(a) You must include these daily activities in your written activity plan:

(1) A minimum of two daily opportunities for outdoor play, weather permitting, in which a child makes use of both small and large muscles;

(2) A balance of active and quiet play that incorporates group and individual activities both indoors and outdoors;

(3) Child-initiated activities where:

(A) The equipment, materials, and supplies are within reach of the child; and

(B) The child chooses the activity on the child's own initiative;

(4) Caregiver-initiated activities that the caregiver directs or chooses, at least two of which must promote movement;

(5) Regular meal and snack times as specified in Subchapter Q of this Chapter (relating to Nutrition and Food Service); and

(6) Supervised naptimes or rest times.

(b) Your written activity plan must also include the approximate times that each child may engage in outdoor play and moderate to vigorous active play, as provided in Figure 26 TAC §747.2104(b).

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(c) Children in your care must be able to engage in outdoor and active play for the times provided in subsection (b) of this section if your home:

(1) Has more than one caregiver; or

(2) Only cares for one age range of children described in subsection (b)(1) and (b)(2) of this section. For example, if your home does not care for an infant birth through 12 months of age, you must allow the children in your care to engage in outdoor play for 60 total minutes.

(d) If your home only has one caregiver and cares for more than one age range of children described in subsection (b)(1) and(b)(2) of this section, children in care must engage in outdoor and active play for the time required for the younger age group.

Source Note: The provisions of this §747.2104 adopted to be effective March 10, 2021, 46 TexReg 1488