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WE BELIEVE . that children have a right to a loving relationship with trained caregivers; to be offered the best possible
environmental conditions and materials with which to explore and experiment; to see their culture and language valued; and to
have their primary caregivers working in harmony with each other.
Career: She has been working in the Early Childhood field for about 20
years.
DISCIPLINE POLICIES
Discipline means to guide or to teach. There can be no freedom without discipline- children need limits. Guidance at CDCC is love-
oriented, not power-oriented. Discipline helps the child develop the internal controls to behave appropriately. Therefore, the staff use
positive behavior management techniques to help children understand expectations for behavior. They anticipate possible conflict
situations and, when necessary, intervene in a timely manner to prevent problems from occurring or escalating. Staff create an
environment that encourages positive behavior by:
Defining the classroom areas
Planning a safe, comfortable and developmentally appropriate program
Establishing clear rules and reasonable limits that protect the childs safety and welfare, the rights of others and our environments
Using positive language to explain desired behavior, avoiding words dont or no
Speaking in soft conversational voices
Bending down to the childs eye level when speaking
Avoiding calling across the room
Providing clear and positive suggestions, choices and redirection when necessary
Helping children anticipate transition to the next routine
Encouraging verbalization, problem-solving, self-help skills and independence
Acknowledging emotions, feelings and appropriate example with our own behavior
Teachers circulate throughout the classroom and outdoor play areas, placing themselves to see the entire area at a glance and use
humor, imagination, redirection and consistency to assist the children in developing self-control. We never use corporal punishment;
control; isolate; humiliate; or withhold food or sleep as a punishment. Emphasis is placed on teaching alternative behaviors and
giving each child situations to practice positive behaviors in order to 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.
COMMUNICATION WITH FAMILIES
If I want or need to communicate with the parents or families of the
children, I was told to simply walk up and talk to them.
My mentor suggested either using the day cares letter to parents with
my name on it, or writing my own letter to the parents.
CURRICULUM
The pre-school room has tons of supplies, and my mentor told me I can
help myself whenever I need anything.
There are centers for art, building blocks, reading, math, and dramatic
play.