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TITLE 26 - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
PART 1 - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION
CHAPTER 744 - MINIMUM STANDARDS FOR SCHOOL-AGE AND BEFORE OR AFTER-SCHOOL PROGRAMS
SUBCHAPTER F - DEVELOPMENTAL ACTIVITIES AND EQUIPMENT
SECTION/RULE §744.2005 - What written activity plans must caregivers follow?
Chapter Review Date 03/27/2024

(a) For programs with a child whom you anticipate to be in care for five or more consecutive hours in a day, you must have a written activity plan that complies with §744.2002 of this division (relating to What additional activities must caregivers provide when a child is in care for more than five consecutive hours in a day?) and §744.2003(1)(C) of this division (relating to What are the additional requirements if my operation cares for a child under the age of five?).(b) A written activity plan must:(1) Identify the age group the activity plan is designed for and list the dates (daily, weekly, or monthly) the plan covers;(2) Outline the daily routines and specific activities for each group and the approximate times those activities will occur;(3) Be followed by the caregiver or caregivers responsible for the relevant group of children; and(4) Be inclusive for all children in the group regardless of special care needs.(c) A written activity plan may include one or more screen time activities specified in §744.2007 of this division (relating to May I use a screen time activity with a child?), if you also include alternative activities for children who do not want to participate.

Source Note: The provisions of this §744.2005 adopted to be effective September 1, 2010, 35 TexReg 7469; amended to be effective April 15, 2017, 42 TexReg 1779; transferred effective March 9, 2018, as published in the Texas Register February 16, 2018, 43 TexReg 909; amended to be effective March 10, 2021, 46 TexReg 1473.

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