# 26 Tex. Admin. Code § 746.1203: 26 TAC § 746.1203. What additional responsibilities do my caregivers have?, DIVISION 3. GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES FOR CHILD-CARE CENTER PERSONNEL > Texas · Regulations · In force URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TX_TAC_T26_P1_C746_S746_1203 ## Section - **Citation:** 26 Tex. Admin. Code § 746.1203 - **Heading:** 26 TAC § 746.1203. What additional responsibilities do my caregivers have?, DIVISION 3. GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES FOR CHILD-CARE CENTER PERSONNEL - **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 746 MINIMUM STANDARDS FOR CHILD-CARE CENTERS / 26 TAC § 746.1203 ## Text In addition to the responsibilities for employees specified in this division, caregivers must: (1) Know and comply with the minimum standards for child-care centers; (2) Supervise children at all times, as specified in §746.1205 of this division (relating to What responsibilities does a caregiver have when supervising a child or children?); (3) Be free from activities not directly involving the teaching, care, and supervision of children, such as: (A) Administrative and clerical duties that take the caregiver's attention away from the children; (B) Meal preparation, except when 12 or fewer children are in care; (C) Janitorial duties; and (D) Personal use of electronic devices, such as cell phones, MP3 players, tablets, and video games; (4) Provide care that is consistent with the child's habits, interests, strengths, and any special needs, including any special supervision needs or care as outlined in §746.2202 of this chapter (relating to What are my responsibilities when planning activities for a child in care with special care needs?); (5) Interact with children in a positive manner; (6) Set appropriate behavior expectations based on the child's current stage of development; (7) Foster developmentally appropriate independence in children through planned but flexible program activities; (8) Foster a cooperative rather than a competitive atmosphere; (9) Show appreciation of children's efforts and accomplishments; and (10) Ensure continuity of care for children by sharing with incoming caregivers information about each child's activities during the previous shift and any verbal or written instructions given by the parent. ## Nearby sections - [26 Tex. 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