1. (1) An early learning provider must have and follow a child restraint policy that contains behavior management and practices, pursuant to WAC 110-300-0335.

2. (2) A restraint policy must be:

   1. (a) Appropriate for children's developmental level, abilities, and language skills;
   2. (b) Directly related to the child's behavior; and
   3. (c) Designed to be consistent, fair, and positive.
3. (3) Family home licensees, center directors, assistant directors, program supervisors, lead teachers and other appropriate staff members must be trained annually in the program's child restraint policy.
4. (4) Only trained staff may restrain a child in care in accordance with WAC 110-300-0335.

[WSR 18-15-001, recodified as § 110-300-0490, filed 7/5/18, effective 7/5/18. Statutory Authority: RCW 43.215.070, 43.215.201 and chapter 42.56 RCW. WSR 18-14-079, § 170-300-0490, filed 6/30/18, effective 8/1/19.]