Section 170-296A-6050. Guidance and discipline.

The licensee and staff must use consistent, fair and positive guidance and discipline methods. These methods must be appropriate to the child's developmental level, abilities, culture and are related to the child's behavior.

(1) Only the licensee or primary staff person trained in the licensee's expected standards may discipline a child in care.

(2) The licensee is responsible for developing a written policy including:

(a) Setting standards for guidance and discipline;

(b) Communicating to parents, guardians, and children in care what the policy is;

(c) Training staff and volunteers in the standards of guidance and discipline policy; and

(d) Any disciplinary actions by the licensee or staff that occur during child care hours.

[Statutory Authority: RCW 43.215.060, 43.215.070, and chapter 43.215 RCW. WSR 11-23-068, § 170-296A-6050, filed 11/14/11, effective 3/31/12.]

RCW 43.215.060, 43.215.070, and chapter 43.215 RCW. WSR 11-23-068, § 170-296A-6050, filed 11/14/11, effective 3/31/12.