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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 T - PHYSICAL FACILITIES
SECTION/RULE §746.4309 - May I keep the gates leading into my outdoor activity space locked while children are in care?
Chapter Review Date 04/04/2024

Yes, however the locking mechanism must be accessible to all employees at all times. Employees must be able to open the gates immediately in an emergency and satisfactorily demonstrate this ability to Licensing staff upon request.

Source Note: The provisions of this §746.4309 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.

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