What Are the Minimum Qualifications for Substitute Teachers in Texas Child Care Centers

What standards must substitutes who are not counted in the child/caregiver ratio comply with?

• Substitutes not counted in the ratio must comply with the minimum standards that apply to employees.

What about volunteers and contractors who are regularly or frequently present?

• They must comply with the same minimum standards as employees.

Do substitutes counted in the child/caregiver ratio have different standards?

• Yes, they must meet the same standards as employees and caregivers.

Are there exceptions for volunteers on field trips and water activities?

• Yes, they only need to comply with relevant standards in Subchapter E.

Can substitutes, volunteers, and contractors who don't meet caregiver qualifications be left alone with children?

• No, they must never be left alone with children.

What training requirements must substitutes, volunteers, and contractors meet?

• They must comply with the training requirements specified in §746.1403.

What Are the Training Requirements for Substitutes, Volunteers, and Contractors in Texas?

What orientation training is required?

• Orientation to Child-Care Center:

  Each substitute, contractor, and volunteer (except those noted in §746.1401(d)) must complete orientation as required by §746.1303 before beginning their duties.

What pre-service training is required?

• 24 Clock Hours of Pre-Service Training: Required for substitutes, volunteers, and contractors counted in the child/caregiver ratio. This includes 8 hours before being counted and 16 additional hours within 90 days as required by §746.1305.

What pediatric first aid training is required?

• Pediatric First Aid with Rescue Breathing: Must be completed within 90 days and before having unsupervised access to a child in care, and the training must be kept current as required by §746.1315(a).

What pediatric CPR training is required?

• Pediatric CPR: Must be completed within 90 days and maintained current as required by §746.1315(b).

What are the annual training requirements?

• 24 Hours of Annual Training: Required within 12 months of beginning duties and annually thereafter, covering specified areas as required by §746.1309 and §746.1313.

What additional transportation training is required?

• 2 Clock Hours of Transportation Training: Required for those transporting children under nine years old, to be completed prior to transporting and annually thereafter, as required by §746.1316.

When Is a Substitute, Volunteer, or Contractor Exempt from Pre-Service Training in Texas?

What circumstances exempt a substitute, volunteer, or contractor from pre-service training requirements?

1. Two Years of Experience: They have at least two years of documented prior experience in a regulated child-care center.

2. Prior Training: They provide documentation of at least 24 clock hours of training in the required areas at another regulated child-care center.

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