26 TAC § 744.1609. Are there times when I may mix groups of children and exceed the maximum group size?, DIVISION 2. CLASSROOM RATIOS AND GROUP SIZES
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Texas Administrative Code › 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 › 26 TAC § 744.1609
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(a) Yes. When 13 or more children are in care, you may mix groups for joint activities and exceed the maximum group size for limited times under the following conditions:
(1) For children three years through four years old, for a maximum of 30 minutes;
(2) For children five years old and older, for a maximum of 1 1/2 hours;
(3) For mealtimes, field trips, outdoor play, and naptimes, for the length of that activity; and
(4) For activities that are fundamental to the core development of a skill, talent, ability, expertise, or proficiency that is the goal of skill instruction or training that is a core component of your operation's program, for the length of the activity.
(b) The child/caregiver ratio must be met for each group and activity.
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