Discipline and Behavior Management Policy for Matthews Country Day

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1 * Please sign all seven (7) Parent Agreements. Keep one copy for your file and return a copy to the office. Thank you for your cooperation. Discipline and Behavior Management Policy for Matthews Country Day One of our goals is to help your child develop a positive self-image. We recognize that children need clearly defined limits set in a non-threatening yet firm manner. We encourage children to be self-directed and exhibit self-control. In order to achieve these goals, we apply principles that build individual esteem and avoid any shaming practices. As such, we accomplish order and thus discipline through close supervision, gentle guidance, and redirection. When all else fails, we will utilize a brief time-out. This practice is rarely employed and never overused. We do not condone or employ corporal punishment as a means of discipline. Time-out Time-out is the removal of a child for a short period of time (2 to 5 minutes) from a situation in which the child is misbehaving and has not responded to other discipline techniques. The time-out space, usually a chair, is located away from classroom activity but within the teacher s sight. During time-out, the child has a chance to think about the misbehavior, which led to his/her removal from the group. After a brief interval of no more than 5 minutes, the teacher discusses the incident and appropriate behavior with the child. When the child returns to the group, the incident is over and the child is treated with the same affection and respect shown the other children. This facility will practice the following discipline and behavior management policy as mandated by the North Carolina Childcare Services: We: Do praise, reward, and encourage the children. Do reason with and set limits for the children. Do model appropriate behavior for the children. Do modify the classroom environment to attempt to prevent problems before they occur. Do listen to the children. Do provide alternatives for inappropriate behavior to the children. Do provide the children with natural and logical consequences of their behavior Do treat the children as people and respect their needs, desires, and feelings. Do explain things to children on their levels.

2 Do use short supervised periods of time-out Do stay consistent in our behaviors management program. We: Do not spank, shake, bite, pinch, push, pull, slap, or otherwise physically punish the children. Do not make fun of, yell at, threaten, make sarcastic remarks about, use profanity, or otherwise verbally abuse the children. Do not shame or punish the children when bathroom accidents occur. Do not deny food or rest as punishment. Do not relate discipline to eating, resting, or sleeping. Do not leave the children alone, unattended, or without supervision. Do not allow discipline of children by children. Do not criticize, make fun of, or otherwise belittle children s parents, families, or ethnic groups. I, the undersigned, do hereby state that I have read and received a copy of the facility s Discipline and Behavior Management Policy and that the facility s director/coordinator (or other designated staff member) has discussed the facility s Discipline and Behavior Management Policy with me. Child s Name Date of Child s enrollment Signature of Parent or Guardian

3 Blanket Field Trip Permission MCD has my permission to transport my child from school and outside fence play. I will be notified of all trips by announcement, notes, newsletters and parent boards. There will be a separate field trip permission slip that must be signed for each individual trip and a one-time permission slip for optional program trips. These must be signed or your child will not be permitted to attend these outings. I have read and fully understand MCD s blanket field trip permission slip. Parent or Guardian Date: Agreement Statement We would not want you to accept our school and we would not want to accept your children until we know that you have read and understand our rates, policies, and the program. Your signature below indicates this. Please ask any questions and clarify any misunderstandings before enrolling your child. I have read and understand the MCD policies, programs, and rates. This includes the discipline, arrival/departure policies, liability waiver, and blanket permission for field trips. I give permission for antibiotic ointment to be used on scratches. I understand that a two-week s written withdrawal notice is required to be given to the office. I understand that payment is due on or before Monday of each week or a late fee will be assessed. Parent or Guardian Date:

4 Summary: North Carolina Child Care Law and Rules I have received a copy of Summary: North Carolina Child Care Law and Rules from Matthews Country Day. Child s Name Parent or Guardian Photographs & Publicity Consent Form Photographs of children participating in our programs may be taken from time to time and may appear on Matthews Country Day website, Facebook page, newspapers, magazines, brochures or other publications. Please sign below: I give permission to include my child s photograph for use in the above materials. I do not give permission to include my child s photograph for use in the above materials. Child s Name Date: Parent/Guardian Signature:

5 Responsibility Waiver MCD will, to the best of their ability, take all precautions necessary to provide a safe, fun-filled environment for my child. MCD and all of its employees will be released by the parent or guardian, of responsibility for injuries that might arise from activities on and off the premises. I fully understand that a school time insurance policy is provided for my child. Parent or Guardian Two Week Notice of Withdrawal & Payment Policies Withdrawal notices can be obtained from the office staff. I have read and fully understand MCD s payment policies, rate charges and agree to the terms for a two-week withdrawal notice. Parent or Guardian Date: