The following is taken directly from our Handbook. Let us know if you have any questions.
Infants and young toddlers:
At this age, children are naturally curious and need to explore in a safe healthy
environment. When a child becomes frustrated while trying a new skill, we offer support
by using language, facial expressions, and gestures. If they become frustrated with
another child, we offer support by giving them the proper language to use.
2 ½ and older:
At this age, children are beginning to understand right from wrong. We will be there to
help your child when they are having difficulty making those decisions. We encourage
them to make appropriate choices and use acceptable behavior. We limit the use of “no”,
“don’t”, and “stop”, by verbalizing what we want them to do as opposed to what we
don’t.
At this stage children are also beginning to form friendships. We want to teach children
how to work out their own differences and conflicts. If there is a problem the teacher may
step in and help the children sort out their problems by letting each child express
themselves and letting them decide a solution to make them both happy.
In other circumstances, if a child is harming others or themselves, a time out may be
used. This is only used as a cooling down period until the child decides that they are
ready to rejoin the group. If a child is continuing to be harmful to others, you will receive
a series of written warnings.
• First written warning. At this point, we will have already verbalized your child’s
behavior to you and will continue to monitor their behavior and work with them
to stop.
• Second written warning. At this point, there will be a conference set up between
you and your child’s lead teacher. We want your child to thrive at the center and
will work with you on how we can stop this behavior.
• Third written warning. At this point, there will be a conference set up between
you, your child’s lead teacher and the director.
• Fourth written warning. At this point, your child will be suspended from care for
one week (payment is still required for this time). If the behavior continues still,
you will receive a written notice of expulsion. This will be a two week notice and
will require payment whether or not you decide to bring your child for that time
period. Jellybean Daycare & Preschool reserves the right to expel a child without
notice if necessary.
Parents will be notified if a child’s behavior cannot be controlled. We will work together
to find appropriate solutions. If this behavior continues then that child may have to leave
care for the day. We expect parents’ full support in this matter. It is our responsibility, as
parents and providers, to teach children right from wrong, and how to be caring and
respectful to others. Children do better when this is consistent and when they see their
role models showing compassion and kindness toward others. We thank you in advance
for your support.
Physical punishment will NEVER be used, even with parents’ permission. We will never
inflict emotional punishment, deprive a child of meals, or confine in an enclosed area. If
you have any questions about our discipline policy, please let us know.
