Code of Maryland Regulations (Last Updated: April 6, 2021) |
Title 13A. Maryland State Board of Education |
Subtitle 15. FAMILY CHILD CARE |
Chapter 13A.15.07. Child Protection |
Sec. 13a.15.07.04. Child Discipline
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A. Child discipline shall be:
(1) Appropriate to the age, maturity, and physical condition of the child; and
(2) Consistent with the requirements of this subtitle.
B. The provider or substitute may not:
(1) Force a child to eat or drink;
(2) Punish a child for refusing to eat or drink;
(3) Withhold food or beverages as punishment; or
(4) Spank, hit, shake, or use any other means of physical discipline.