Cal. Code Regs. Tit. 22, § 84272.1 - [Operative until 7/1/2024] Discipline Policies and Procedures

(a) Discipline for children under the age of six years shall be education-based, consistent among caregivers, and include the following:

(1) Redirecting the child's attention.

(2) Focusing on the rule to learn and the reason for the rule.

(3) Providing acceptable alternatives.

(4) Providing time away from the precipitating situation.

(5) Arranging the environment to allow safe testing of limits.

(b) Discipline shall not include confinement to cribs, high chairs, playpens or other similar furniture or equipment.

(c) The licensee or designee shall provide a copy of the discipline policies and procedures to involved parents and family members, staff, children, and authorized representatives.

(d) The licensee shall prohibit any form of discipline that violates a child's personal rights as specified in Sections 80072, 84072, and 84272.

(e) The licensee shall assure that the minor parent disciplines his or her child in a manner consistent with the requirements of Sections 84272.1(a), (b), and (d).

Notes

Cal. Code Regs. Tit. 22, § 84272.1

1. New section filed 9-24-98; operative 9-24-98 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4(d) (Register 98, No. 39).
2. Amendment of subsection (a) and new subsection (e) filed 11-18-2003; operative 12-18-2003 (Register 2003, No. 47).

Note: Authority cited: Section 1530, Health and Safety Code. Reference: Sections 1501, 1530.8 and 1531, Health and Safety Code; and Section 11467.1, Welfare and Institutions Code.

1. New section filed 9-24-98; operative 9-24-98 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4(d) (Register 98, No. 39).
2. Amendment of subsection (a) and new subsection (e) filed 11-18-2003; operative 12-18-2003 (Register 2003, No. 47).