It is very important that a child’s development is nurtured through respect, patience, and understanding. However, there may be instances where challenging behavior may have to be addressed. Hitting, kicking, spitting, hostile verbal behaviors, or other behaviors that may hurt or endanger another child are not permitted.

In response to these behaviors we will not use:
Threats or bribes
Physical punishment (even at the parent’s request)
Deprive your child of food or other basic needs
Humiliation or isolation

In response to these behaviors we will:
Respect your child
Establish clear rules
Be consistent in enforcing rules
Use positive language to explain desired behavior
Speak calmly while bending down to your child’s eye level
Give clear choices
Redirect your child to a new activity
Offer your child a calm down period where they determine the length of it


If your child’s behavior is very disruptive or harmful to other children or himself, we will request a conference. If the situation can be resolved your child may remain enrolled in the program. Every possible effort will be made for this outcome to occur. If we are unable to resolve the situation, your child may need to be suspended or disenrolled from the program.