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 P - NIGHTTIME CARE
Section 747.3007 - What are the building, furnishing, 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 that lights the exit path and door);

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

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

(4) Children younger than 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.