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Faculty and Staff

Requirements for Designated Individuals:

Incident Reporting

Child Abuse Hotline

Texas law requires anyone with knowledge of suspected child abuse or neglect to immediately report it to the Department of Family and Protective Services (DFPS). Reports can be made at any time by phone at 1-800-252-5400 or online at Texas Abuse Hotline.

PACE Supervision Ratios

One adult can supervise up to:

  • 6 children ages 4 to 5
  • 8 children ages 6 to 8
  • 10 children ages 9 to 14
  • 12 children ages 15 to 17
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