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TITLE 26HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
PART 1HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION
CHAPTER 746MINIMUM STANDARDS FOR CHILD-CARE CENTERS
SUBCHAPTER HBASIC CARE REQUIREMENTS FOR INFANTS
RULE §746.2405What furnishings and equipment must I have in the infant care area?

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

  (1) An adult-sized rocker or chair;

  (2) An individual crib to sleep in for each non-walking infant younger than 12 months of age;

  (3) An individual crib, cot, bed, or mat that is waterproof or washable for each:

    (A) Walking infant; and

    (B) Non-walking infant 12 months of age or older;

  (4) A hand-washing sink in the diaper-changing area, as specified in §746.4403 of this title (relating to Must I have a hand-washing sink in the diaper-changing area?); and

  (5) A sufficient number of toys to keep the infants engaged in activities.


Source Note: The provisions of this §746.2405 adopted to be effective September 1, 2003, 28 TexReg 1402; 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; amended to be effective March 1, 2023, 48 TexReg 933

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