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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 §746.4405 - Where must I locate the hand-washing sinks for children's use?
Chapter Review Date 04/04/2024

Hand-washing sinks must be inside the child-care center. Children 18 months of age and older must be able to safely and independently access the sink. Hand-washing sinks must be equipped with soap, running water, and single-use disposable towels or hot-air hand dryers. Refer to Subchapter R of this chapter (relating to Health Practices) for further information on hand washing.

Source Note: The provisions of this §746.4405 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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