Section R. 400.1913 - Discipline; child handlingRule 13.
(1) A licensee shall develop and have on file a written policy regarding the discipline of children.(2) Developmentally appropriate positive methods of discipline that encourage self-control, self-direction, self-esteem, and cooperation must be used.(3) Personnel shall not do any of the following: (a) Hit, spank, shake, bite, pinch, or inflict other forms of corporal punishment.(b) Use any substance in a child's mouth such as, but not limited to, soap, hot sauce, or vinegar.(c) Restrict a child's movement by binding or tying him or her.(d) Inflict mental or emotional stress, such as humiliating, shaming, threatening a child, or using derogatory remarks.(e) Deprive a child of meals, snacks, rest, or necessary toilet use.(f) Confine a child in an enclosed area such as a closet, locked room, box, or similar enclosure.(g) Use time out for children under 3 years old.(4) Reasonably appropriate discipline or restraint may be used to prevent a child from harming himself or herself, or to prevent a child from harming other persons or property, or to allow a child to gain control of himself or herself excluding those forms of punishment prohibited by subrule (3) of this rule.(5) This rule is not subject to the variance specified in R 400.1963.Mich. Admin. Code R. 400.1913
2005 AACS; 2020 MR 23, Eff. 12/13/2019