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Title 28, Part CLXV Louisiana Administrative Code April 2025 18 f. procedures for proper disposal of the stock emergency medications along with the means by which the medication was administered. 8. Once trained, provider employees can administer and must properly dispose of any stock emergency medications, upon the earlier of the prescription’s usage or expiration, to a child on the premises who is experiencing a life-threatening medical emergency and has received written authorization to administer said medication, in accordance with the protocol in the emergency medication standing order. G. All staff and owners shall report any allegation or suspected abuse or neglect of a child to the Louisiana Child Protection Statewide Hotline at (855) 4LA-KIDS or (855) 452-5437. There shall not be a delay in the reporting of suspected abuse or neglect to the hotline in order to conduct an internal investigation to verify the abuse or neglect allegations, and staff shall not be required to report suspected abuse or neglect to the provider or management prior to reporting to the hotline. H. Burn Hazards. 1. Microwave ovens, bottle warming devices and crock pots are prohibited in areas accessible to children. 2. Hot liquids shall not be consumed in the presence of children. 3. Microwave ovens shall not be used for warming bottles or infant food. 4. Children shall not be held by a staff member when the staff member is removing a bottle from a warming device. I. Hazardous Materials and Other Items That Can Be Harmful to Children. Items such as medications, poisons, cleaning supplies and chemicals, equipment, tools, knives, and other potentially dangerous utensils that can be harmful to children shall be kept in a locked cabinet or other secure place that ensures items are inaccessible to children. 1. Plastic bags, when not in use, regardless of purpose or use, shall be made inaccessible to children. 2. Alcohol, tobacco in any form, other potentially toxic substances, fireworks and firearms, and pellet and BB guns are prohibited in areas accessible to children. J. Building and Physical Premises. Identify and protect children from safety hazards in the residence and on the premises, such as uncovered electrical outlets, strings and cords, bodies of water, and vehicular traffic. 1. Construction, remodeling, and alterations of structures shall be done in such a manner so as to prevent hazards or unsafe conditions, such as fumes, dust, and safety hazards. AUTHORITY NOTE: Promulgated in accordance with 45 CFR Part 98.43, R.S. 15:587.1, R.S. 40:1142, and R.S. 17:407.71. HISTORICAL NOTE: Promulgated by the Board of Elementary and Secondary Education, LR 51:527 (April 2025). §325. Behavior Management A. Behavior management requirements contained in this Section shall apply to any family child care provider, in- home child care provider, school child care center, or military child care center. B. Provider shall develop, implement, and follow a written behavior management policy describing the methods of behavior guidance and management that shall be used at the site. C. The behavior management policy shall prohibit: 1. physical or corporal punishment which includes but is not limited to yelling, slapping, spanking, yanking, pinching, other measures producing physical pain, putting anything in the mouth of the child, requiring a child to exercise, or placing a child in an uncomfortable position; 2. verbal abuse; 3. the threat of prohibitive action even if there is no intent to follow through with the threat; 4. being disciplined by another child, being bullied by another child, or being deprived of food or beverages; 5. being restrained in high chairs or feeding tables for disciplinary purposes; and 6. having active play time withheld for disciplinary purposes. D. Time Out 1. Time out shall not be used for children under age two. 2. A time out shall take place within sight of staff. 3. The length of each time out shall be based on the age of the child and shall not exceed one minute per year of age. E. The behavior management policy shall establish steps for addressing behaviors identified by the provider as dangerous and/or out of control behaviors. Suspension or expulsion should only be considered as a final action after the implementation of behavior support strategies, including at a minimum: 1. engaging parents by written communication and/or parent conference; and 2. providing a referral to EarlySteps, Child Search, and/or mental health consultant, if appropriate. AUTHORITY NOTE: Promulgated in accordance with 45 CFR Part 98.43, R.S. 15:587.1, and R.S. 17:407.71. HISTORICAL NOTE: Promulgated by the Board of Elementary and Secondary Education, LR 51:528 (April 2025).