Md. Code Regs. 13A.16.07.03

Current through Register Vol. 51, No. 22, November 1, 2024

Section 13A.16.07.03 - Child Discipline

A. Child discipline shall be:

(1) Appropriate to the age, maturity, and physical condition of the child; and

(2) Consistent with the requirements of this chapter.

B. The operator, employee, substitute, or volunteer may not:

(1) Force a child to eat or drink;

(2) Punish a child for refusing to eat or drink;

(3) Withhold food or beverages as punishment; or

(4) Spank, hit, shake, or use any other means of physical discipline.

C. The operator shall:

(1) Prepare a written child discipline policy that states the:

(a) Discipline methods used at the center; and

(b) The circumstances under which the child discipline methods may be applied;

(2) Make the child discipline policy available to:

(a) The parent of each child in care;

(b) A parent who is considering whether to enroll their children; and

(c) The office; and

(3) Ensure that the child discipline policy is followed by each employee, substitute, volunteer, and other individual connected with the center.

Md. Code Regs. 13A.16.07.03

Amended effective 47:1 Md. R. 14, eff. 1/13/2020