Cal. Code Regs. tit. 22 § 86572.1

Current through Register 2024 Notice Reg. No. 49, December 6, 2024

Section 86572.1 - Discipline Policies and Procedures

(a) The licensee shall ensure that a written discipline policies and procedures plan is developed, maintained and implemented.

(b) The licensee shall ensure that a copy of the discipline policies and procedures is provided to staff and each child's authorized representative.

(c) Discipline for children shall be education-based, consistent among caregivers, and include the following:

(1) Redirecting the child's attention.

(2) Focusing on the rule to learn and the reason for the rule.

(3) Providing acceptable alternatives.

(4) Providing time away from the precipitating situation.

(5) Arranging the environment to allow safe testing of limits.

(d) Discipline shall not include confinement to cribs, high chairs, playpens or other similar furniture or equipment.

(e) The licensee shall prohibit any form of discipline that violates a child's personal rights as specified in Section 86572, Personal Rights.

Cal. Code Regs. Tit. 22, § 86572.1

1. New section filed 10-26-2006 as an emergency; operative 10-26-2006 (Register 2006, No. 43). Pursuant to Statutes 2004, chapter 664, section 11 (SB 855) this regulatory action is deemed to be an emergency and necessary for the immediate preservation of the public peace, health, safety, or general welfare, exempt from review by OAL. A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 2-23-2007 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.
2. New section refiled 2-23-2007 as an emergency; operative 2-23-2007 (Register 2007, No. 8). Pursuant to Statutes 2004, chapter 664, section 11 (SB 855) this regulatory action is deemed to be an emergency and necessary for the immediate preservation of the public peace, health, safety, or general welfare, exempt from review by OAL. A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 6-25-2007 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.
3. Certificate of Compliance as to 2-23-2007 order transmitted to OAL 6-25-2007 and disapproved 8-7-2007; Notice of Disapproval of Certificate of Compliance and Order of Deletion filed 8-7-2007 (Register 2007, No. 32).
4. New section refiled 8-7-2007 as an emergency; operative 8-7-2007 (Register 2007, No. 32). Pursuant to Statutes 2004, chapter 664, section 11 (SB 855) this regulatory action is deemed to be an emergency and necessary for the immediate preservation of the public peace, health, safety, or general welfare, and is exempt from OAL review and approval. A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 12-5-2007 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.
5. Certificate of Compliance as to 8-7-2007 order, including amendment of subsections (a)-(c) and (e), transmitted to OAL 11-21-2007 and filed 12-31-2007 (Register 2008, No. 1).
6. Amendment of subsection (b) filed 2-25-2021; operative 4-1-2021 (Register 2021, No. 9).

Note: Authority cited: Section 1530, Health and Safety Code. Reference: Sections 1501, 1516 and 1531, Health and Safety Code.

1. New section filed 10-26-2006 as an emergency; operative 10-26-2006 (Register 2006, No. 43). Pursuant to Statutes 2004, chapter 664, section 11 (SB 855) this regulatory action is deemed to be an emergency and necessary for the immediate preservation of the public peace, health, safety, or general welfare, exempt from review by OAL. A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 2-23-2007 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.
2. New section refiled 2-23-2007 as an emergency; operative 2-23-2007 (Register 2007, No. 8). Pursuant to Statutes 2004, chapter 664, section 11 (SB 855) this regulatory action is deemed to be an emergency and necessary for the immediate preservation of the public peace, health, safety, or general welfare, exempt from review by OAL. A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 6-25-2007 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.
3. Certificate of Compliance as to 2-23-2007 order transmitted to OAL 6-25-2007 and disapproved 8-7-2007; Notice of Disapproval of Certificate of Compliance and Order of Deletion filed 8-7-2007 (Register 2007, No. 32).
4. New section refiled 8-7-2007 as an emergency; operative 8-7-2007 (Register 2007, No. 32). Pursuant to Statutes 2004, chapter 664, section 11 (SB 855) this regulatory action is deemed to be an emergency and necessary for the immediate preservation of the public peace, health, safety, or general welfare, and is exempt from OAL review and approval. A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 12-5-2007 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.
5. Certificate of Compliance as to 8-7-2007 order, including amendment of subsections (a)-(c) and (e), transmitted to OAL 11-21-2007 and filed 12-31-2007 (Register 2008, No. 1).
6. Amendment of subsection (b) filed 2-25-2021; operative 4/1/2021 (Register 2021, No. 9).