26 TAC § 746.1011. Must my director be at my child-care center during all hours of operation?, DIVISION 1. CHILD-CARE CENTER DIRECTOR

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Texas Administrative Code › Title 26 HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES › Part 1 HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION › Chapter 746 MINIMUM STANDARDS FOR CHILD-CARE CENTERS › 26 TAC § 746.1011

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(a) A director must be present a minimum of 75 percent of the program's operating hours each week or a minimum of 30 hours per week, whichever is less, to ensure the operation complies with all minimum standards, unless:

(1) The director is absent from the operation temporarily for vacation or other personal time off; or

(2) The director is engaging in professional development activities related to the role of director.

(b) If you have designated a single director for more than one operation, you must comply with the requirements specified in subsection (a) of this section no later than March 1, 2025.

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