San Francisco, CA
Haight-Ashbury Cooperative Nursery School

Discipline

OVERALL RATING (4.6)

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 try to protect the dignity of each child but we let the children know that they may not hurt anyone (including insults and name calling) and they may not destroy our school equipment. If kids have an altercation, we encourage them to talk about what happened and make amends. Sometimes an adult may need to sit with a child in a quiet place until the child is calm enough to talk things over and get on a new track.

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.'


A grown-up would point out that we can all be friends and engage the kids in some type of cooperative play such as tag or building a volcano in the sand. Perhaps acting out a story like the 'Three Little Pigs' or 'Cinderella.' It would depend on the situation.

Parents' Notes on Discipline, Health and Safety

Parent #1
We lease space from the Recreation and Parks Department. So the building is not in top-top shape. However, it is comfortable and the size and variety of outdoor playspace is really remarkable.

Parent #2
If a child hits, bites or hurts another child, they are some times sent home (depending on the severity). Children are always encouraged to use words rather than fighting, and this is clearly stated, repeated and handled consistently.

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 (3.0)
Screen and identify all visitors
Parents may not bring sick children to school where they may infect others

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