Section 744.1609 - Are there times when I may mix groups of children and exceed the maximum group size?(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 three years through four years old, for a maximum of 30 minutes;(2) For children five years old 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; and(4) For activities that are fundamental to the core development of a skill, talent, ability, expertise, or proficiency that is the goal of skill instruction or training that is a core component of your operation's program, for the length of the activity.(b) The child/caregiver ratio must be met for each group and activity.26 Tex. Admin. Code § 744.1609
The provisions of this §744.1609 adopted to be effective September 1, 2010, 35 TexReg 7469; transferred effective March 9, 2018, as published in the Texas Register February 16, 2018, 43 TexReg 909