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 I - BASIC CARE REQUIREMENTS FOR TODDLERS
Section 746.2507 - What activities must I provide for a toddler?

(1) Opportunities for outdoor play, weather permitting, as specified in § 746.2206 of this chapter (relating to What specific activities must I include in a written activity plan?);

(2) Opportunities for thinking skills and sensory development. Examples of age-appropriate equipment or activities include shape or item sorting toys, stacking or nesting toys, puzzles with less than six pieces, washable board books, washable blocks, and snapping and take-apart toys;

(3) Opportunities for small-muscle development. Examples of age-appropriate equipment or activities include large-size washable crayons and markers, variety of paper and art materials, table or easel for art, large paintbrushes, non-toxic play-dough, large-sized washable toy transportation vehicles, toy animals, and toy people;

(4) Opportunities for large-muscle development. Examples of age-appropriate equipment or activities include low-climbing structures, small riding toys, toys for pushing or pulling, a variety of light-weight balls for indoor and outdoor play, and rhythm instruments;

(5) Opportunities for moderate to vigorous active play, both indoors and outdoors, as specified in § 746.2206 of this chapter. Examples of age-appropriate equipment or activities include music, songs, simple games and dramatic or imaginary play that encourage movement such as dancing, running, climbing, stretching, walking, and marching;

(6) Opportunities for language development. Examples of age-appropriate equipment or activities include washable soft animals or puppets, simple picture books, and pictures of familiar items and places;

(7) Opportunities for social and emotional development. Examples of age-appropriate equipment or activities include dress-up clothes and accessories, housekeeping equipment, unbreakable mirrors, washable dolls with accessories, items for practicing buttoning, zipping, lacing, and snapping, and baskets, tubs, and tote bags (not plastic bags) for carrying and toting; and

(8) Opportunities to develop self-help skills such as toileting, hand washing, and self-feeding.