Handbook: Policies
Behavior Management Policy
Positive reinforcement is the discipline used in our program. Positive behavior is acknowledged, thereby creating a positive way of thinking for each child. Discipline is designed to promote the development of self direction, self control and socially acceptable behavior. This is accomplished through consistency, firmness, fairness and follow-through. The following behaviors are non acceptable:
- Disrupting the program
- Endangering the health or safety of children or staff
- Continuous refusal to follow acceptable rules of behavior
- Leaving the premises without permission
Notification of Change
It is imperative that accurate contact numbers be on file for each child attending Discoveryland in case of an emergency. This information includes address, home and work phone numbers, work locations and the names of two persons authorized to pick up your child. This information must be kept current at all times. It is your responsibility to notify the office of all changes to this information.
Sign In and Out
Licensing requires that each child be signed in and out by a parent or authorized parent representative (over the age of 18) daily. Full signatures are required, no initials. Children will be released only to those authorized persons designated on the child’s release form.
Daily Rest Period
Children are required to rest daily after lunch. Parents need to provide a crib size sheet and blanket for naptime. Parents are asked to launder bedding each week-end and return it on Monday.
Health & Safety
For the health of our children, smoking is prohibited on Center premises and while participating on outings and field trips. A Disaster plan is posted in each classroom.
