Texas Administrative Code

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 M	NAPTIME
RULE §746.2909	Must I arrange the napping equipment in a specific manner?

Napping equipment must:

(1) Not block entrances or exits to the area;

(2) Not be set up during other activities or left in place to interfere with children's activity space;

(3) Be arranged to provide a sufficient walk and work space for caregivers between each cot and mat;

(4) Be arranged so that each child and caregiver has access to a walkway without having to walk on or over the cots or mats of other children; and

(5) Be arranged so the caregiver can adequately supervise all children in the group, as specified in §746.1205 of this chapter (relating to What responsibilities does a caregiver have when supervising a child or children?).

Source Note: The provisions of this §746.2909 adopted to be effective September 1, 2003, 28 TexReg 1402; amended to be effective December 1, 2010, 35 TexReg 10238; transferred effective March 9, 2018, as published in the Texas Register February 16, 2018, 43 TexReg 909; amended to be effective March 1, 2023, 48 TexReg 933