26 TAC § 746.1501. What is child/caregiver ratio?, DIVISION 1. RATIOS AND GROUP SIZES AT THE CHILD-CARE CENTER

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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 § 746.1501

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(a) The child/caregiver ratio is the maximum number of children one caregiver can be responsible for.

(b) Each child must have a caregiver who is responsible for the child and who is aware of details of the child's habits, interests, and any special problems.

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26 TAC § 746.1501. What is child/caregiver ratio?, DIVISION 1. RATIOS AND GROUP SIZES AT THE CHILD-CARE CENTER · 26 Tex. Admin. Code § 746.1501 | Frix