# 26 Tex. Admin. Code § 744.1609: 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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## Section

- **Citation:** 26 Tex. Admin. Code § 744.1609
- **Heading:** 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
- **Jurisdiction:** Texas
- **Kind:** Regulations
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** 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

## Text

(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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