Discipline Policy
Discipline is to guide and teach, and help the child develop the internal controls to behave appropriately. We use positive behavior management techniques to help children understand expectations for behavior, to anticipate possible conflict situations and to intervene in a timely manner to prevent problems from occurring or escalating. The staff does not use corporal punishment, isolation, or humiliation as punishment. Emphasis is placed on teaching alternative behaviors and giving each child situations to practice and establish new, acceptable habits. Staff may utilize a "cooling off" time-out when a child is in danger of hurting him/herself or others. This brief period is intended as a time for the child to regain his/her self-control in order to better communicate and listen to the needs of all involved. When necessary, a parent-teacher conference will be requested to employ future strategies for all involved. The center reserves the right to withdraw any child who endangers the welfare of the children, staff or program.