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Texas Statutes (Last Updated: January 4, 2014) |
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HUMAN RESOURCES CODE |
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Title 2. DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES AND DEPARTMENT OF PROTECTIVE AND REGULATORY SERVICES |
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Subtitle D. DEPARTMENT OF FAMILY AND PROTECTIVE SERVICES; CHILD WELFARE AND PROTECTIVE SERVICES |
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Chapter 42. REGULATION OF CERTAIN FACILITIES, HOMES, AND AGENCIES THAT PROVIDE CHILD-CARE SERVICES |
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Subchapter F. REGULATION OF EMPLOYER-BASED DAY-CARE FACILITIES |
Sec. 42.158. CAREGIVER QUALIFICATIONS
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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.