Texas Administrative Code
Title 26 - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
Part 1 - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION
Chapter 746 - MINIMUM STANDARDS FOR CHILD-CARE CENTERS
Subchapter L - DISCIPLINE AND GUIDANCE
Section 746.2803 - What methods of discipline and guidance may a caregiver use?
Universal Citation: 26 TX Admin Code ยง 746.2803
Current through Reg. 49, No. 38; September 20, 2024
Discipline must be:
(1) Individualized and consistent for each child;
(2) Appropriate to the child's level of understanding;
(3) Directed toward teaching the child acceptable behavior and self-control; and
(4) A positive method of discipline and guidance that encourages self-esteem, self-control, and self-direction, including the following:
(A)
Using praise and encouragement of good behavior instead of focusing only upon
unacceptable behavior;
(B)
Reminding a child of behavior expectations daily by using clear, positive
statements;
(C) Redirecting
behavior using positive statements; and
(D) Using brief supervised separation or time
out from the group, when appropriate for the child's age and development, which
is limited to no more than one minute per year of the child's age.
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