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 P - NIGHTTIME CARE
Section 746.3207 - What are the building, furnishings, physical space, and equipment requirements for nighttime care?

(1) All exits must be visible. This may be provided by lighted exit signs or by lighted exits (such as a hall light or lamp, which lights the exit path and door);

(2) You cannot count a window as one of the child-care center's required fire exits;

(3) Each child 18 months and older must be provided a cot, bed, or mattress that is waterproof or washable and developmentally appropriate;

(4) Children under the age of 18 months must be provided with a crib for nighttime sleeping; and

(5) Boys and girls six years old or older must have separate sleeping and dressing areas.