26 Tex. Admin. Code § 746.3207
What are the building, furnishings, physical space, and equipment requirements for nighttime care?
Effective Sep 1, 200328 TexReg 1402Source Note: The provisions of this §746.3207 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.Texas Secretary of State
In addition to all other building, furnishing, physical space, and equipment requirements specified in this chapter:
- (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, which lights the exit path and door);
- (2) You cannot count a window as one of the child-care center's required fire exits;
- (3) Each child 18 months and older must be provided a cot, bed, or mattress that is waterproof or washable and developmentally appropriate;
- (4) Children under 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.
Source Note:The provisions of this §746.3207 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.