Texas Administrative Code
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 746.1611 - Are there times when I may mix groups of children and exceed the maximum group size?
Universal Citation: 26 TX Admin Code ยง 746.1611
Current through Reg. 49, No. 38; September 20, 2024
(a) Yes. When 13 or more children are in care, you may mix groups for joint activities and exceed the maximum group size for limited times under the following conditions:
(1) For children 18 months through four
years, for a maximum of 30 minutes;
(2) For children five years and older, for a
maximum of 1 1/2 hours;
(3) For
mealtimes, field trips, outdoor play, and naptimes, for the length of that
activity.
(b) The child/caregiver ratio must be met for each group and activity.
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