Code of Maine Rules
10 - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
144 - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES - GENERAL
Chapter 33 - Family Child Care Provider Licensing Rule
Section 144-33-10 - CHILD GUIDANCE, MANAGEMENT AND DISCIPLINE
Universal Citation: 10 ME Code Rules ยง 144-33-10
Current through 2024-38, September 18, 2024
A. Constructive methods of guidance. All providers must use only constructive methods of guidance, which may include, but are not limited to, interventions such as conflict resolution, encouraging the use of language skills, redirecting, providing choices, positive reinforcement, recognition of a child's strengths and allowance for individual differences.
B. Detrimental practices. Actions that might be harmful to children are strictly prohibited. The licensee shall ensure that no child is subjected to an action or practice detrimental to the welfare of children, including, but not limited to:
1. Corporal punishment as defined in Section
1;
2. Cruel or severe punishment,
humiliation or verbal abuse, including, but not limited to:
a. Shaming and embarrassing; or
b. Punishment for soiling, wetting or not
using the toilet.
3.
Withholding food, drink or rest as punishment or threat of punishment, or being
forced to eat or drink against the child's will.
4. Exposing a child to profane language,
depictions of violence, use of illicit drugs or sexual content.
5. Requiring a child to be silent or inactive
as a disciplinary measure for a period exceeding that child's age in
minutes.
6. Unusual confinement,
including but not limited to: developmentally inappropriate use of high chairs,
play yards, cribs or leaving a child unattended in any room.
7. Withholding any adaptive equipment that
would result in loss of a child's independence.
8. Using physical restraints, unless trained,
and with the review and approval of a licensed clinician.
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