Texas Administrative Code
Title 26 - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
Part 1 - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION
Chapter 747 - MINIMUM STANDARDS FOR CHILD-CARE HOMES
Subchapter D - PERSONNEL
Division 4 - PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Section 747.1301 - What must orientation for caregivers at my child-care home include?
Current through Reg. 50, No. 13; March 28, 2025
Orientation for caregivers at your child-care home must include at least the following:
(1) An overview of the minimum standards found in this chapter;
(2) An overview of your operational policies, including discipline and guidance practices and procedures for the release of children, and the provision of copies of these practices and procedures;
(3) An overview regarding the prevention, recognition, and reporting of child maltreatment, including:
(4) An overview of your home's Emergency Preparedness Plan;
(5) Locating and using fire extinguishers and first-aid equipment;
(6) Recognizing and preventing shaken baby syndrome and abusive head trauma;
(7) Understanding and using safe sleep practices and preventing sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS);
(8) Understanding early childhood brain development;
(9) Understanding the developmental stages of children;
(10) Preventing and controlling the spread of communicable diseases, including immunizations;
(11) Administering medication, if applicable, including compliance with § 747.3603 of this chapter (relating to What authorization must I obtain before administering a medication to a child in my care?);
(12) Preventing and responding to emergencies due to food or an allergic reaction;
(13) Understanding building and physical premises safety, including identification and protection from hazards that can cause bodily injury such as electrical hazards, bodies of water, and vehicular traffic;
(14) Handling, storing, and disposing of hazardous materials including compliance with § 747.3221 of this chapter (relating to Must caregivers wear gloves when handling blood or bodily fluids containing blood?); and
(15) Precautions in transporting children if your child-care home transports a child whose chronological or developmental age is younger than nine years old.
