Westwood, CA
Westwood Presbyterian Church Preschool

Discipline

OVERALL RATING (5.0)

Parents at this school, on average, believe that conflicts between children:
...are handled extraordinarily well in a way that not only gives me confidence in the safety of my child but also reassures me that my child (and his/her peers) are learning the early skills needed to socialize effectively with one another

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Director's Description to School's Approach to Discipline

We provide lots of appropriate activities for children and discipline is rarely an issue. We also help children learn the vocabulary for solving and resolving differences.

Director's Response to a Sample Discipline Scenario

Description of how teachers handle the following scenario: Child A and Child B are good friends and usually play together. One day, Child A decides to play with Child C and tells Child B, 'I don't want to play with you today. I'm playing with Child C instead.'


We validate that Child B is feeling sad, and help them find another activity. We remind Child A that Child B would like to play with her later when she is no longer playing with Child C.

Parents' Notes on Discipline, Health and Safety

Parent #1
It is great for parents to hear their child resolve conflicts with playdates in the same language that is used in school (i.e. - let's take turns using the toy / it's your choice for which game to play - and then my choice).

Parent #2
The facilities are old, but maintained in a fastidious fashion.

Health

OVERALL RATING (4.8)
Temperature and overall air circulation is comfortable
Healthy and nutritious snacks are provided More >
Toys and furniture are cleaned regularly

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Safety

OVERALL RATING (4.3)
Screen and identify all visitors
Parents may not bring sick children to school where they may infect others

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