Policies - Discipline

I believe the best way to encourage children's good behaviour is to provide them with interesting activities in a calm, loving, and supportive environment. My philosophy is to reinforce good behaviour with praise and positive reinforcement. If a child misbehaves, the child will be asked to stop the behaviour once and if the behaviour continues the child will be redirected to a new activity. A child having a tantrum will be allowed to continue this behaviour unless they are causing harm to themselves, others or equipment. I will talk to the child after they have calmed them self. In the event the child is causing harm, they will be removed and asked to have quiet time to calm and relax themselves. If a behaviour occurs often I will then make observations of what is happening before the incident, the incident and afterwards. I will have a meeting with the parents as to what has been accruing and the parents and I will come up with a plan to help the child with this behaviour. If the behaviour is consistent, aggressive, or harming others the child will be asked to leave Tykes Learning Corner.