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DISCIPLINE POLICY
The objective of “discipline” is to teach children to solve problems rather than to punish children for having problems they cannot solve. Our goal is to teach children the ability to get along with others, to solve problems using words, and to express strong feelings in acceptable ways.
We believe discipline is helping children learn to live within their community, to develop self-control, and to respect the rights of others. In order to foster this growth and development, children must know what is expected. They need routines, consistency and gentle reminders (along with good examples), as well as lots of positive reinforcement of acceptable behavior. Any form of physical punishment is strictly forbidden.
Our staff is well-trained, talented and experienced. Providing positive role models, establishing guidelines, and helping children learn to make good decisions on their own is the essence of our discipline policy.
A mental health social worker volunteers at SSCCC each month to discuss such topics as healthy development, problem behaviors, developmental issues, effective communication, and successful relationships. She is available to us through the Mental Health Consultation Group.
We acknowledge that we may not be able to meet the needs of all children. When we recognize that the result of our devotion to one child’s progress is adversely affecting the other children in his or her classroom, we will ask for the child to be withdrawn from the Center. A decision of this magnitude would not be made without repeated communication with the child’s parent.
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