Cheviot Hills/Rancho Park (LA), CA
Little Village Nursery School

Discipline

OVERALL RATING (3.8)

Parents at this school, on average, believe that conflicts between children:
...are handled well in a way that gives me confidence in the safety of my child

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Director's Description to School's Approach to Discipline

Positive discipline encourages personal growth. Setting limits for preschoolers is very important, as it keeps everyone safe. Safety is a top priority at Little Village. We reinforce limits with natural consequences rather than punishment. We view mistakes as opportunities for learning and that is how we handle them. I always recommend these two books to reflect our discipline methods and have helped me personally as a parent, 1) Positive Discipline by Jane Nelson and 2) How to Talk to Kids Will Listen and Listen So Kids Will Talk, by Adele Faber and Elaine Mazlish. These books help not only with children but any relationship. They basically are using the base of mutual respect, strengthening self-esteem and encouraging personal growth. After all, we are all growing a learning together.

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 try and find the root of the problem and ask open ended questions like, 'What's going on?' or 'How does that make you feel?' or 'It looks like Sam wants to play-- what can he do to help?' Often there is a conflict and the teachers facilitate a step by step conflict resolution process. We often read stories about having more than one friend and we encourage playdates with many children to open up play alternatives.

Health

OVERALL RATING (4.3)
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 (4.0)
Screen and identify all visitors
Parents may not bring sick children to school where they may infect others

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