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TITLE 26 - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
PART 1 - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION
CHAPTER 742 - MINIMUM STANDARDS FOR LISTED FAMILY HOMES
SUBCHAPTER C - CAREGIVER QUALIFICATIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES
SECTION/RULE §742.305 - What does "supervise children at all times" mean?
Chapter Review Date 01/08/2025

Supervising children at all times means the primary caregiver and substitute caregiver are accountable for each child's care. This includes responsibility for the ongoing activity of each child, appropriate visual and auditory awareness, physical proximity, and knowledge of each child's needs. The caregiver must intervene when necessary to ensure each child's safety. In deciding how closely to supervise children, the caregiver must take into account the:(1) Ages of the children;(2) Individual differences and abilities;(3) Layout of the home and play area; and(4) Neighborhood circumstances, hazards, and risks.

Source Note: The provisions of this §742.305 adopted to be effective March 10, 2021, 46 TexReg 1247.

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