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TITLE 26HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
PART 1HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION
CHAPTER 746MINIMUM STANDARDS FOR CHILD-CARE CENTERS
SUBCHAPTER IBASIC CARE REQUIREMENTS FOR TODDLERS
RULE §746.2505What furnishings and equipment must I provide for toddlers?

Furnishings and equipment for toddlers must include at least the following:

  (1) Age-appropriate seating, tables, and nap or rest equipment;

  (2) Enough popular items available so that toddlers are not forced to compete for them;

  (3) Containers or low shelving that are accessible to toddlers, so toddlers can safely obtain the items without adult intervention; and

  (4) Bottles and training cups, if used, must be:

    (A) Labeled with the toddler's first name and initial of last name or otherwise individually assigned to each toddler;

    (B) Cleaned and sanitized between each use; and

    (C) Used for drinking and feeding, and never allow toddlers to sleep with or walk around with a bottle or training cup.


Source Note: The provisions of this §746.2505 adopted to be effective September 1, 2003, 28 TexReg 1402; amended to be effective December 1, 2010, 35 TexReg 10238; amended to be effective April 15, 2017, 42 TexReg 1575; transferred effective March 9, 2018, as published in the Texas Register February 16, 2018, 43 TexReg 909

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