8 Va. Admin. Code § 20-800-630

Current through Register Vol. 41, No. 9, December 16, 2024

Section 8VAC20-800-630 - Behavioral guidance

A. Caregivers shall use positive methods of discipline. Discipline shall be constructive in nature and include techniques such as:

1. Using limits that are fair, consistently applied, appropriate, and understandable for the child's level of development;

2. Providing children with reasons for limits;

3. Giving positively worded direction;

4. Modeling and redirecting children to acceptable behavior;

5. Helping children to constructively express their feelings and frustration to resolve conflict; and

6. Arranging equipment, materials, activities, and schedules in a way that promotes desirable behavior.

B. When time out is used as a discipline technique:

1. It shall be used sparingly and shall not exceed one minute for each year of the child's age;

2. It shall be appropriate to the child's developmental level and circumstances;

3. It shall not be used with infants or toddlers;

4. The child shall be in a safe, lighted, well-ventilated place, and within sight and sound of a caregiver; and

5. The child shall not be left alone inside or outside the home while separated from the group.

8 Va. Admin. Code § 20-800-630

Renumbered from 22VAC40-111-630 by Virginia Register Volume 37, Issue 24, eff. 7/1/2021.

Statutory Authority: §§ 22.1-16 and 22.1-289.046 of the Code of Virginia.