Code of Maryland Regulations
Title 13A - STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION
Subtitle 17 - CHILD CARE-LETTERS OF COMPLIANCE
Chapter 13A.17.07 - Child Protection
Section 13A.17.07.03 - Child Discipline
Universal Citation: MD Code Reg 13A.17.07.03
Current through Register Vol. 51, No. 19, September 20, 2024
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 subtitle.
B. The operator, staff member, 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 facility; 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) Parents who are 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 facility.
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