SAMPLEXXXXXXXX #1 1 Name of Facility:______HOME TOUCH CHILD CARE

Discipline and Behavior Management Policy

Date Adopted ______10/14/2020 revised*

Praise and positive reinforcement are effective methods of the behavior management of children. When children receive positive, non-violent, and understanding interactions from adults and others, they develop good self-concepts, problem solving abilities, and self-discipline. Based on this belief of how children learn and develop values, this facility will practice the following discipline and behavior management policy:

We: 1. DO praise, reward, and encourage the We: children. 1. DO NOT spank, shake, bite, pinch, 2. DO reason with and set limits for the push, pull, slap, or otherwise children. physically punish the children. 3. DO model appropriate behavior for the 2. DO NOT make fun of, yell at, children. threaten, make sarcastic remarks 4. DO modify the classroom environment about, use profanity, or otherwise to attempt to prevent problems before verbally abuse the children. they occur. 3. DO NOT shame or punish the children 5. DO listen to the children. when bathroom accidents occur. 6. DO provide alternatives for 4. DO NOT deny food or rest as inappropriate behavior to the children. punishment. 7. DO provide the children with natural 5. DO NOT relate discipline to eating, and logical consequences of their resting, or sleeping. behaviors. 6. DO NOT leave the children alone, 8. DO treat the children as people and unattended, or without supervision. respect their needs, desires, and 7. DO NOT place the children in locked feelings. rooms, closets, or boxes as 9. DO ignore minor misbehaviors. punishment. 10.DO explain things to children on their 8. DO NOT allow discipline of children levels. by children. 11.DO use short supervised periods of 9. DO NOT criticize, make fun of, or time-out sparingly. otherwise belittle children’s parents, 12.DO stay consistent in our behavior families, or ethnic groups. management program. 13.DO use effective guidance and * Distribution: We give parents/guardians a copy of the policy. We give all staff, behavior management techniques that substitutes and volunteers a copy to review. We inform them of changes 14 days before the effective date. We give parents/guardians a copy of the policy they signed focus on a child’s development. and put a copy in child's file.

I, the undersigned parent or guardian of ______(child's full name), do hereby state that I have read and received a copy of the facility's Discipline and Behavior Management Policy and that the facility's director/operator (or other designated staff member) has discussed the facility's Discipline and Behavior Management Policy with me.

Date of Child's Enrollment: ______

Signature of Parent or Guardian ______Date ______Distribution: one copy to parent(s) signed copy in child's facility record

Revised 8.09 SAMPLEXXXXXXXXX #1 2

Revised 8.09

Infant Feeding Plan

As your child’s caregivers, an important part of our job is feeding your baby. The information you provide below will help us to do our very best to help your baby grow and thrive. Page two of this form must be completed and posted for quick reference for all children under 15 months of age.

Child’s name: Birthday: m m / d d / y y y y

Parent/Guardian’s name(s):

Did you receive a copy of our “Infant Feeding Guide?” Yes No

If you are breastfeeding, did you receive a copy of: “Breastfeeding: Making It Work?” Yes No “Breastfeeding and Child Care: What Moms Can Do?” Yes No

TO BE COMPLETED BY PARENT TO BE COMPLETED BY TEACHER

At home, my baby drinks (check all that apply): Clarifications/Additional Details:

o Mother’s milk from (circle)

Mother bottle cup other At home, is baby fed in response to the baby’s cues that s/he is hungry, o Formula from (circle) rather than on a schedule? Yes No bottle cup other If NO, o Cow’s milk from (circle) o I made sure that parents have a copy of the “Infant Feeding bottle cup other Guide” or “Breastfeeding: Making it Work” o I showed parents the section on reading baby’s cues o Other: ______from (circle) Is baby receiving solid food? Yes No bottle cup other Is baby under 6 months of age? Yes No How does your child show you that s/he is hungry? If YES to both,

o I have asked: Did the child’s health care provider recommend How often does your child usually feed? starting solids before six months?

Yes No

How much milk/formula does your child usually drink in one feeding? If NO,

o I have shared the recommendation that solids are started Has your child started eating solid foods? at about six months.

Handouts shared with parents: If so, what foods is s/he eating?

How often does s/he eat solid food, and how much?

Child’s name: Birthday: m m / d d / y y y y Tell us about your baby’s feedings at our center. I want my child to be fed the following foods while in your care:

Frequency of Approximate amount Will you bring from home? Details about feeding feedings per feeding (must be labeled and dated) Mother’s Milk Formula Cow’s milk Cereal Baby Food Table Food Other (describe)

I plan to come to the center to nurse / feed my baby at the following time(s):

My usual pick-up time will be:

If my baby is crying or seems hungry shortly before I am going to arrive, you should do the following (choose as many as apply): __ hold my baby __ use the teething toy I provided __ use the pacifier I provided __ rock my baby __ give a bottle of milk __ other Specify: ______

I would like you to take this action ______minutes before my arrival time.

At the end of the day, please do the following (choose one): ____ Return all thawed and frozen milk / formula to me. ______Discard all thawed and frozen milk / formula.

We have discussed the above plan, and made any needed changes or clarifications.

Today’s date: ______

Teacher Signature: ______Parent Signature ______

Any changes must be noted below and initialed by both the teacher and the parent. Date Change to Feeding Plan (must be recorded as feeding habits change) Parent Initials Teacher Initials

In Collaboration With: NC Department of Health and Human Services NC Child Care Health and Safety Resource ©2015 Carolina Global Breastfeeding Institute http://breastfeeding.unc.edu/ Center NC Infant Toddler Enhancement Project

Shape NC: Healthy Starts for Young Children Wake County Human Services and Wake County Smart Start The following requirements apply to both centers and Reviewing Files homes.

A public file is maintained in the Division’s main Transportation Child care centers or family child care homes providing office in Raleigh for every licensed center or family transportation for children must meet all motor vehicle laws, child care home. These files can be including inspection, insurance, license, and restraint • viewed during business hours (8 a.m. -5 p.m.); requirements. Children may never be left alone in a vehicle • requested via the Division’s web site at and child-staff ratio must be maintained. www.ncchildcare.nc.gov; or

• Program Records requested by contacting the Division by Centers and homes must keep accurate records such as telephone at 919-527-6335 or 1-800-859- children's attendance, immunizations, and emergency 0829. phone numbers. A record of monthly fire drills and quarterly shelter-in-place or lockdown drills practiced must also be maintained. A safe sleep policy must be developed and How to Report a Problem Summary of the shared with parents if children younger than 12 months are North Carolina law requires staff from the Division of in care. Child Development and Early Education to investigate a licensed family child care home or child care center North Carolina Discipline and Behavior Management when there has been a complaint. Child care Each program must have a written policy on discipline, providers who violate the law or rules may be issued must discuss it with parents, and must give parents a copy an administrative action, fined and may have their Child Care when the child is enrolled. Changes in the discipline policy licenses suspended or revoked. If you believe that a must be shared with parents in writing before going into child care provider fails to meet the requirements Law and Rules effect. Corporal punishment (spanking, slapping, or other described in this pamphlet, or if you have questions, physical discipline) is prohibited in all centers and family please call the Division of Child Development and child care homes. Religious-sponsored programs which Early Education at 919-527-6335 or 1-800-859-0829. notify the Division of Child Development and Early Education that corporal punishment is part of their religious Child Abuse, Neglect, or Maltreatment training are exempt from that part of the law. Every citizen has a responsibility to report suspected

child abuse, neglect or maltreatment. This occurs Parental Rights when a parent or caregiver injures or allows another • Parents have the right to enter a family child care to injure a child physically or emotionally. It may also Division of Child Development home or center at any time while their child is occur when a parent or caregiver puts a child at risk present. of serious injury or allows another to put a child at risk and Early Education • Parents have the right to see the license displayed of serious injury. It also occurs when a child does not North Carolina Department of in a prominent place. receive proper care, supervision, discipline, or when a • Parents have the right to know how their child will child is abandoned. North Carolina law requires any Health and Human Services be disciplined. person who suspects child maltreatment at a 820 South Boylan Avenue The laws and rules are developed to establish minimum child care facility to report the situation to the Raleigh, NC 27699 requirements. Most parents would like more than minimum Intake Unit at Division of Child Development and care. Local Child Care Resource and Referral agencies can Early Education at 919-527-6335 or 1-800-859- provide help in choosing quality care. Check the telephone 0829. Reports can be made anonymously. A person directory or talk with a child care provider to see if there is a cannot be held liable for a report made in good faith.

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Child Care website at: www.ncchildcare.nc.gov . For more substantiation of any maltreatment complaint or the Revised February 2018 information on the law and rules, contact the Division of issuance of any administrative action against the child Child Development and Early Education at 919-527-6335 or care facility. North Carolina law requires any 1-800-859-0829 (In State Only), or visit our homepage at: person who suspects child abuse or neglect in a The North Carolina Department of Health and ncchildcare.nc.gov family to report the case to the county department Human Services does not discriminate on the basis of social services. of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age or disability in employment or provision of services.

(EPR) in Child Care training and create the EPR plan. Staff/Child Ratios What Is Child Care? They also must complete a minimum number of health Ratios are the number of staff required to supervise a The law defines child care as: and safety training and ongoing training hours annually. certain number of children. Group size is the maximum • three or more children under 13 years of age number of children in one group. Ratios and group sizes • receiving care from a non-relative All family child care homes must meet basic health and for licensure are shown below and must be posted in • on a regular basis - at least once a week safety standards. Providers must maintain verification of each classroom. • for more than four hours per day but less than children’s immunization and health status. They must Age Teacher: Child Ratio Max Group Size 24 hours. provide developmentally appropriate toys and activities, 0-12 mths 1:5 10 as well as, nutritious meals and snacks for the children The North Carolina Department of Health and Human in care. All children must participate in outdoor play at 12-24mths 1:6 12 Services is responsible for regulating child care. This is least one hour per daily, if weather conditions permit. 2 years old 1:10 20 done through the Division of Child Development and 3 years old 1:15 25 Early Education. The purpose of regulation is to protect Child Care Centers the well-being of children while they are away from their Licensing as a center is required when six or more 4 years old 1:20 25 parents. The law defining child care is in the North preschool children are cared for in a residence or when School-age 1:25 25 Carolina General Statutes, Article 7, Chapter 110. three or more children are in care in a building other Centers located in a residence that are licensed for six to than a residence. Religious-sponsored programs are twelve children may keep up to three additional school-age The North Carolina Child Care Commission is exempt from some of the regulations described below if children, depending on the ages of the other children in care. responsible for adopting rules to carry out the law. they choose to meet the standards of the Notice of When the group has children of different ages, staff-child ratios Some counties and cities in North Carolina also have Compliance rather than the Star Rated License. and group size must be met for the youngest child in the group. local zoning requirements for child care programs. Recreational programs that operate for less than four Space and Equipment consecutive months, such as summer camps, are Star Rated Licenses Centers must have at least 25 square feet per child exempt from licensing. Child care centers may indoors and 75 square feet per child for ½ the total Centers and homes that are meeting the minimum voluntarily meet higher standards and receive a license licensing requirements will receive a one star license. licensed capacity outdoors, if licensed over 29 children. with a higher rating. Centers will be visited at least Outdoor play space must be fenced. Indoor equipment Programs that choose to voluntarily meet higher annually to make sure they are following the law and to standards can apply for a two through five star license. must be clean, safe, well maintained, and receive technical assistance from child care consultants. developmentally appropriate. Indoor and outdoor The number of stars a program earns is based upon equipment and furnishings must be child size, sturdy, the education levels their staff meet and the program Licensed centers must meet requirements in the and free of hazards that could injure children. standards met by the program. following areas.

Curriculum Family Child Care Homes Staff A family child care home is licensed to care for five or Four and five star programs must use an approved The administrator of a child care center must be at least curriculum in their four-year-old classrooms. Other fewer preschool age children, including their own 21, and have at least a North Carolina Early Childhood preschool children, and can include three additional programs may choose to use an approved curriculum to Administration Credential or its equivalent. Lead get a quality point for the star-rated license. Activity school-age children. The provider's own school-age teachers in a child care center must be at least 18 and children are not counted. Family child care homes will plans and schedule must be available to parents and have at least a North Carolina Early Childhood must show a balance of active and quiet, and indoor be visited at least annually to make sure they are Credential or its equivalent. If administrators and lead following the law and to receive technical assistance and outdoor activities. Rooms must be arranged to teachers do not meet this requirement, they must begin encourage children to explore, use materials on their from child care consultants. Licenses are issued to credential coursework within six months of being hired. family child care home providers who meet the following own and have choices. Staff younger than 18 years of age must work under the requirements: direct supervision of staff 21 years of age or older. All Health and Safety staff must complete a minimum number of training Children must be immunized on schedule. Each • Home providers must be 21 years old with at least hours, including ITS-SIDS training for any caregiver that a high school education or its equivalent, and licensed center must ensure the health and safety of works with infants 12 months of age or younger. All children by sanitizing areas and equipment used by mentally and emotionally capable of caring for staff who work directly with children must have CPR and children. children. For Centers and FCCHs, meals and snacks First Aid training, and at least one person who must be nutritious and meet the Meal Patterns for • He or she must undergo a criminal background completed the training must be present at all times check initially, and every three years thereafter. Children in Child Care. Food must be offered at least when children are in care. One staff must complete the once every four hours. Local health, building, and fire • All household members over age 15 must also Emergency Preparedness and Response (EPR) in Child undergo a criminal background check initially, and inspectors visit licensed centers to make sure standards Care training and create the EPR plan. All staff must are met. All children must be allowed to play outdoors every three years thereafter. also undergo a criminal background check initially, and • All family child care home providers must have each day (weather permitting) for at least an hour a day every three years thereafter. for preschool children and at least thirty minutes a day current certification in CPR and first aid, complete an ITS-SIDS training initially (if caring for infants 0 – for children under two. They must have space and time provided for rest. 12 months) and every three years, the Emergency Preparedness and Response SUMMARY: North Carolina Child Care Law and Rules House Bill 1063 – Information for Parents

I have been given a summary of North Carolina Child Care Law and Rules, Revised February 2018, published by the Division of Child Development North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services.

I also am aware that a summary of the law is posted at the entrance of Home Touch Child Care on their bulletin board in case I need this information in the future.

Signature: ______Date: ______