Prohibited Behavior The following behaviors are prohibited by anyone (i.e.,

Prohibited Behavior The following behaviors are prohibited by anyone (i.e., parent, caregiver, or child) in all child care settings: 1. Corporal punishment, including hitting, spanking, beating, shaking, pinching, biting, and other measures that produce physical pain. 2. Withdrawal or the threat of withdrawal of food, rest, or bathroom opportunities. 3. Abusive or profane language to include but not limited to yelling at, and/or using harsh tones toward the children or in close proximity (hearing distance) to children. 4. Any form of public or private humiliation, including threats of physical punishment. 5. Any form of emotional abuse, including rejecting, terrorizing, ignoring, isolating (out of view of a caregiver), or corrupting a child. 6. Use of any food product or medication in any manner or for any purpose other than that for which it was intended. 7. Inappropriate disciplinary behavior includes, but is not limited to, putting soap or pepper in a child's mouth. 8. Any acceptable disciplinary action that is not age-appropriate for the child or is excessive in time or duration.