05-1: Local Standards of Care Presentation — original pdf

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Local Standards of Care Austin Parks and Recreation | February 2, 2026 Ordinance State of Texas Human Resource Code Ch. 42 exempts municipalities of Child Care Licensure  Annually adopts standards of care by ordinance after a public hearing  Specific to elementary-age (ages 5-13) programs  Mechanism for monitoring and enforcing ordinance  Minimum staffing/ supervision ratios  Minimum staff qualifications  Minimum facility, health and safety standards  Means of distribution 2 Board Action Approve a recommendation to Austin City Council to adopt Local Standards of Care for the City of Austin Parks and Recreation and Austin Arts, Culture, Music, and Entertainment's Youth Programs • Public Hearing as required for State of Texas, Child Care Licensing exemption for youth programs operated by a municipality. • Austin City Council – March 26, 2026 3