Jamaica Plain, MA
Mosaic School, The

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

This is not an issue for the age group. Children are hear to explore, learn and grow. We use these moments as teaching moments. Occaisionally friends are asked to relax and take time to themselves.

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.'


See approach to discipline above.

Parents' Notes on Discipline, Health and Safety

Parent #1
We all wish for upgraded playground equipment at the Mosaic School and it is a priority for our Director. The teachers are very creative with additional toys/activities they offer on playground in addition to the dated climbing structure. The children have planted a tree, a veggie garden and several pots of flowering plants which started as seeds indoors. The kids don't seem to care that the play structure is old, they all love the open space to run around. The space of the playground is more than adequate, the equipment just needs to be upgraded!

Parent #2
The Mosaic school has beautiful classrooms. The outside space is very residential. It has two gardens, a sandbox, swings and a climbing structure.

Health

OVERALL RATING (5.0)
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 (5.0)
Screen and identify all visitors
Parents may not bring sick children to school where they may infect others

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