N.J. Admin. Code § 3A:52-6.6

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 24, December 18, 2024

Section 3A:52-6.6 - Discipline

(a) The methods of guidance and discipline used shall:

1. Be positive;

2. Be consistent with the age and developmental needs of the children; and

3. Lead to the child's ability to develop and maintain self-control.

(b) Staff members shall not discipline children for failing to eat or sleep or for soiling themselves.

(c) Staff shall not withhold active play time as a means of discipline unless the child's actions or behavior present a danger to themselves or others.

(d) Children may be removed from a group activity to another area, provided that the child so removed is either under the supervision of another staff member or continuously visible to a staff member.

(e) The center shall maintain on file a written policy on the disciplining of children by staff members. The policy shall:

1. Reflect the provisions specified in (a) through (c) above and include the acceptable actions that a staff member may take when disciplining a child (that is, discussion with the child, time-out, etc.);

2. Be distributed to every staff member; and

3. Be posted in a prominent location within the center.

(f) The center shall secure and maintain on file each staff member's signature, attesting to receipt of the policy on the disciplining of children by staff members.

(g) For school-age child care programs, the following shall apply:

1. The center shall permit children to participate in the development of the discipline rules and procedures; or

2. The center shall establish procedures to ensure that children are aware of the rules.

N.J. Admin. Code § 3A:52-6.6

Administrative Change, 49 N.J.R. 98a.

Amended by 49 N.J.R. 413(a), effective 3/6/2017