(a) You must have one hand-washing sink in each diaper-changing
area, placed so that the caregiver using it can maintain supervision
of the 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?).
(b) If your child-care center was licensed as a day
care center, group day care home or drop-in child-care center before
September 1, 2003, and you are unable to comply with subsection (a)
of this section, you must submit to us and follow a plan for each
diaper-changing area that ensures children are supervised at all times
and caregivers and children are washing hands as specified in this
chapter.
(c) A child-care center licensed before September 1,
2003, must comply with the requirements specified in subsection (a)
of this section if the permit issued prior to September 1, 2003, is
no longer valid.
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Source Note: The provisions of this §746.4403 adopted to be effective September 1, 2003, 28 TexReg 1402; 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 |