1. (a) Parents have a right to choose the type of child care option that best suits their needs and to be informed of all child care options available to them including, the following:

   1. (1) the full range of categories of care and types of providers available; and
   2. (2) the various licensing, registration, and health and safety standards that providers shall follow.

2. (b) Included in parental choice is the right of parents to:

   1. (1) visit available child care facilities before making their choice of a child care option and visit the facility during child care services; and
   2. (2) receive assistance in choosing initial or additional child care referrals including information about the Board's policies regarding transferring children from one facility to another.

Source Note:The provisions of this §809.71 adopted to be effective February 11, 1999, 24 TexReg 800.