SHINING STARS FAMILY DAYCARE

I believe that the discipline of a child is achieved through patience, consistency, and positive reinforcement. I believe in empowering children to resolve conflicts themselves and to self-regulate their emotions.  I also try and teach the children in my care manners, kindness and to be respectful to others. One of the ways in which I do this is by the example I set as a caregiver.  I understand that our actions and reactions speak much louder than our words. The children are explained the rules of the Daycare frequently, so they know what's expected of them. If children are in a conflict I will encourage them to express their feeling the other child and come to an agreed upon resolution.  If a child disobeys the rules, exhibiting inappropriate behavior (hitting, aggression, etc.), hurts others, or property, the following developmentally appropriate guidance techniques will be used. These techniques are as follows:

 

1. Positive Reinforcement: The child will be encouraged when he or she is demonstrating acceptable behavior.

2. Redirection: The child is redirected to another activity and given an opportunity to try again at another time.

3. Time-Out: The child is separated from the group for an age appropriate amount of time (one minute per one year of age). This technique is only used when a child repeatedly will not follow my directions or listen to my words, is exhibiting temper tantrum type behavior, or hurting ones self, others or equipment. When the child shows that he or she is ready to demonstrate acceptable behavior, they are encouraged to join the rest of the group to try again.

4. Last Resort: When a child's behavior is continually upsetting or dangerous to others, a conference will be called with the parents. If the problems cannot be resolved, arrangements will have to be made for the child to go elsewhere for care.