The licensee and program 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 related to the child's behavior.

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

(2) The licensee or designee 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 program staff and volunteers in the standards of guidance and discipline policy; and

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