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TITLE 26 - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
PART 1 - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION
CHAPTER 746 - MINIMUM STANDARDS FOR CHILD-CARE CENTERS
SUBCHAPTER I - BASIC CARE REQUIREMENTS FOR TODDLERS
SECTION/RULE §746.2501 - What are the basic care requirements for toddlers?
Chapter Review Date 04/04/2024

Basic care for toddlers must include:(1) Routines such as diapering, feeding, sleeping, and indoor and outdoor activity times, maintained as closely as possible;(2) Care given by the same caregiver on a regular basis, when possible;(3) Individual attention given to each toddler including playing, talking, and cuddling;(4) Holding and comforting a toddler who is upset; and(5) Ensuring the environment is free of objects that may cause choking in infants or toddlers.

Source Note: The provisions of this §746.2501 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.

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