San Francisco, CA
Cheryl Andersen-Sorensen Child Care Center

Discipline

OVERALL RATING (3.5)

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 believe our job is to really pay attention to these young children. If a discipline situation comes up we try to guide the children in talking about what has happened. We encourage a resolution that works for everyone. We use re-direction as much as possible.

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.'


This situation can be very sad for Child B. We know that children aren't really able to take another's point of view until much later in school. We encourage all three to play together or try to find a project that all three can participate in. If this doesn't work we try to get Child B to play with another child.

Parents' Notes on Discipline, Health and Safety

Parent #1
For San Francisco, pre-schools can not afford continuous new equipment, e.g. playground, toys, etc....it's the care that's most important and the nurturing of the teachers and staff.

Parent #2
n/a

Health

OVERALL RATING (4.1)
Temperature and overall air circulation is comfortable
Healthy and nutritious snacks are provided
Toys and furniture are cleaned regularly

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Safety

OVERALL RATING (4.2)
Screen and identify all visitors
Parents may not bring sick children to school where they may infect others

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