Rule 746.1203(4)
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Plain language
Caregivers must not leave children unattended at any time, including during transitions, naps, or routines.
Official rule text
TX 26 TAC §746.1203(4) — Caregiver responsibilities — children must not be left unattended.
Verbatim from the Texas HHSC publication. Always reference the official source for legal interpretation.
Evidence types that satisfy this rule
- Child left unattended in classroom during recess transition
- Caregiver stepped away while children were sleeping
- Children unattended in bathroom or hallway
- End-of-day pickup gap left children unsupervised
- Investigation findings of unattended child
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