26 TAC § 746.1611. Are there times when I may mix groups of children and exceed the maximum group size?, DIVISION 2. CLASSROOM RATIOS AND GROUP SIZES FOR CENTERS LICENSED TO CARE FOR 13 OR MORE CHILDREN
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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 § 746.1611
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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 18 months through four years, for a maximum of 30 minutes;
(2) For children five years 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.
(b) The child/caregiver ratio must be met for each group and activity.
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