Code of Colorado Regulations
1400 - Department of Early Childhood
1402 - Division of Early Learning, Licensing, and Administration
8 CCR 1402-1 - CHILD CARE FACILITY LICENSING RULES AND REGULATIONS
NEIGHBORHOOD YOUTH ORGANIZATION SERVICES
Section 8 CCR 1402-1-2.716 - GUIDANCE AND DISCIPLINE
Current through Register Vol. 47, No. 17, September 10, 2024
A. Corporal or other harsh punishment as defined in section 22-1-140(2)(a), C.R.S. (2023), including, but not limited to, pinching, shaking, spanking, punching, biting, kicking, rough handling, hair pulling, or any humiliating or frightening method of guidance shall is not be allowed.
B. Separation, or time-out, when used as guidance or discipline, must be brief and appropriate for the youth member's age and circumstances. The youth member must be in a safe, lighted, well-ventilated area and be within hearing and vision of a staff member. The youth member must not be isolated in a locked room, bathroom, closet, or pantry.
C. Verbal abuse or derogatory remarks about the youth member are not permitted.
D. Authority to provide guidance and/or discipline must not be delegated to other youth members or youth employees.
E. Youth members must not be denied food or water as a form of guidance or discipline.
