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discipline policy
FAC 65C-22.001(8):
(b) "All childcare personnel must comply with the facility's written disciplinary policy [that] shall include standards that prohibt children from being subjected to discipline which is sever, humiliating, frightening, or associated with food, rest, or toileting. Spanking or any other form of physical punishment is prohibited for all childcare personnel."
(c) "Children may not be denied active play as a condequence of misbehavior."
As teachers, we are highly aware of the power of observation and how it impacts upon children's early development, their self-perception, and the foundation of how they will come to interact with others. The fact that young children are watching us and listening to us is a power that should never be taken lightly.
In our center, we will model and emphasize respect for others and materials in a positive manner. In our view, discipline is to be a learning experience aiming at intrinsic control and maturity, and not as punishment or as a reward for developing extrinsic desires.
Guidance will be provided by positive example, pleasant tone of voice, and pleasant facial expression and body language. We will encourage children to solve problems, to find acceptable alternatives, and to speak respectfully. We will provide choices so that children feel a sense of control. We accept that that children have the right to their own emotions--anger, sadness, frustration, etc. We will help children learn to verbalize their feelings. We will follow a Restate, Redirect, and Remove method. For example, if a rule is broken or a child is disobedient, we will explain it (Restate the problem); we will discuss and provide alternate choices (Redirect and diffuse); and if necessary, we will remove a child from a situation until he or she regains self-control. By removal, we mean that the child will be taken to another area to engage in a different activity as opposed to using "time out."
At no time will we ever use any harsh method of teaching children about appropriate behavior (e.g., no yelling, belittling, shaming, or any form of physical punishment).
No child will be permitted to hurt another child or staff member.
In situations of repeated instances or those of a more serious nature, we will request a family meeting. If there ever comes a time when there is something going on at home that you feel might impact upon your child's behavior at the center, or if there is something that you are working on at home that you would like us to reinforce at the center, please feel free to discuss this with us. Please rest assured that we will adhere to strict confidentiality with whatever information you decide to share with us and that our only interest would be to serve the best interests of your child.
Additionally, all staff are mandated reporters of suspected child abuse or neglect without exception.
(b) "All childcare personnel must comply with the facility's written disciplinary policy [that] shall include standards that prohibt children from being subjected to discipline which is sever, humiliating, frightening, or associated with food, rest, or toileting. Spanking or any other form of physical punishment is prohibited for all childcare personnel."
(c) "Children may not be denied active play as a condequence of misbehavior."
As teachers, we are highly aware of the power of observation and how it impacts upon children's early development, their self-perception, and the foundation of how they will come to interact with others. The fact that young children are watching us and listening to us is a power that should never be taken lightly.
In our center, we will model and emphasize respect for others and materials in a positive manner. In our view, discipline is to be a learning experience aiming at intrinsic control and maturity, and not as punishment or as a reward for developing extrinsic desires.
Guidance will be provided by positive example, pleasant tone of voice, and pleasant facial expression and body language. We will encourage children to solve problems, to find acceptable alternatives, and to speak respectfully. We will provide choices so that children feel a sense of control. We accept that that children have the right to their own emotions--anger, sadness, frustration, etc. We will help children learn to verbalize their feelings. We will follow a Restate, Redirect, and Remove method. For example, if a rule is broken or a child is disobedient, we will explain it (Restate the problem); we will discuss and provide alternate choices (Redirect and diffuse); and if necessary, we will remove a child from a situation until he or she regains self-control. By removal, we mean that the child will be taken to another area to engage in a different activity as opposed to using "time out."
At no time will we ever use any harsh method of teaching children about appropriate behavior (e.g., no yelling, belittling, shaming, or any form of physical punishment).
No child will be permitted to hurt another child or staff member.
In situations of repeated instances or those of a more serious nature, we will request a family meeting. If there ever comes a time when there is something going on at home that you feel might impact upon your child's behavior at the center, or if there is something that you are working on at home that you would like us to reinforce at the center, please feel free to discuss this with us. Please rest assured that we will adhere to strict confidentiality with whatever information you decide to share with us and that our only interest would be to serve the best interests of your child.
Additionally, all staff are mandated reporters of suspected child abuse or neglect without exception.