discipline policy

- Our foundation rules of behavior are “Be Safe” and “Be Kind”.

- Our teachers will express respect, acceptance, and comfort for all children regardless of the child’s behavior.

- We recognize that the goal of discipline is to teach a child self-control.

- We offer guidance to the children by setting clear, consistent, fair limits for classroom behavior.

- We will help older children learn to set their own limits.

- Our teachers help children learn self-control by guiding them in ways to resolve conflicts using words and negotiating.

- We will redirect children, when necessary, to more acceptable behavior or activities.

- We listen when children talk about their feelings and frustrations and help children learn to express these feelings in a positive manner.

- Teachers will recognize possible causes of a child’s behavior and speak with the parents and the director about helping the child.

- Our teachers exhibit patience in helping children understand rules and the rationale for rules.

- Teachers will demonstrate coping skills and model behavior for children.

- We will not humiliate, ridicule, cause fear, physically punish, neglect, or abuse any child.