Katy, TX
Cinco Ranch Montessori School

Discipline

OVERALL RATING (1.2)

Parents at this school, on average, believe that conflicts between children:
...are handled poorly in a way that makes me concerned about the safety of my child

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Director's Description to School's Approach to Discipline

Positive re-direction and verbal communication. We teach peaceful conflict resolution skills to assist the children in their social development. Role-playing to illustrate another way to solve a problem in a group setting. Children are not born with empathy and we feel that modeling and expecting respect for others builds the foundation for children to learn how to be socially acceptable members of society.

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.'


Our teachers would not interfere unless needed. If needed, the scenario would be that she helps the child understand through verbal communication. Such as asking child A how would you feel if B did not want to be your friend today? Of course, we must accept a child's answer because they are honest and literal. We would not force a child to play with another, we would simply help the child understand that someone may not always want to play on that day and we can try again later.

Parents' Notes on Discipline, Health and Safety

Parent #1
Felt there was a severe lack of teacher guidance in mediating scuffles between kids. It seemed a lot of "tattle-taling" was encouraged, which was not appealing to our parenting style or child's personality.

Health

OVERALL RATING (4.5)
Temperature and overall air circulation is comfortable
Healthy and nutritious snacks are provided More >

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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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