Discipline Policy/Behavior Management 7.10(10)
Our objective is to provide a safe, caring, respectful environment and to prevent inappropriate behavior before it starts. The plan is as follows:
- Provide interesting, challenging, flexible, open ended activities.
- Facilitate the development of self control by modeling, encouragement and setting clear limits.
- Treat everyone, children and adults, with dignity and respect.
Mistakes need to be valued as learning opportunities. Conflict can be an opportunity. Everyone is encouraged to express their true feelings without the worry of others being judgmental. We listen attentively to what people have to say. Building Blocks is committed to having policies and rules that are reasonable and appropriate to children’s understanding and needs. The goal is to maximize the growth and development of the children and to protect the group and individuals within that group. Our staff is committed to using developmentally appropriate techniques of guidance, including redirection, anticipation , positive reinforcement, and encouragement. We strive to offer consistent clearly stated rules which are explained to the children and understood by all adults.
Rules:
- Hurting is unacceptable.
- Walking is acceptable inside. Running is acceptable outside in play areas.
- Weapons, imaginary or real are unacceptable.
Building Blocks prohibits spanking, cruel or severe punishment, including humiliation, verbal or physical abuse, neglect, and abusive treatment. There will be no denial of food, force feeding, and disciplining of a child for soiling, wetting, or not using the toilet. Children will participate in the development of rules when possible.
Suspension and Termination Policy: On occasion we find it necessary to conference with parents and advise them of our concern regarding possible learning disabilities and/or emotional problems. We cannot accept a child with chronic biting or aggressive behaviors. We are concerned with the safety of all our children in the program. If we find the problem potentially serious, we will refer you to medical or educational professionals whom we feel can help. It is essential that you cooperate fully with us. If we do not receive that cooperation, we may be forced to suspend or even terminate your child’s enrollment until professional help has been sought.