Texas Human Resources Code

§ 42.158 — CAREGIVER QUALIFICATIONS

HR § 42.158Title 2. HUMAN SERVICES AND PROTECTIVE SERVICES IN GENERAL · Part D. DEPARTMENT OF FAMILY AND PROTECTIVE SERVICES; CHILD WELFARE AND PROTECTIVE SERVICES · Ch. 42. REGULATION OF CERTAIN FACILITIES, HOMES, AND AGENCIES THAT PROVIDE CHILD-CARE SERVICES · Art. F. REGULATION OF EMPLOYER-BASED DAY-CARE FACILITIES

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A caregiver employed by an employer-based day-care facility operating under this subchapter must:

(1)be at least 18 years of age;

(2)have received a high school diploma or its equivalent, as determined by the department;

(3)receive at least the minimum training required for an employee of a licensed day-care center as prescribed by department rules in accordance with Sections 42.042(p) and 42.0421;

(4)have a Child Development Associate or Certified Child-Care Professional credential or an equivalent credential, as determined by the department; and

(5)not have been precluded from providing direct care or having direct access to a child by the department based on the results of a background and criminal history check conducted under Section 42.159.

Legislative history

Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1414 (H.B. 1385), Sec. 2, eff. September 1, 2007.