Romeoville, IL
Creme de la Creme

Discipline

OVERALL RATING (4.4)

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

Discipline is the on-going process of helping children to develop their controls so that they can manage their own behavior in socially approved/acceptable ways. Discipline techniques should always be based on respect for the child. Discipline techniques should be appropriate for the child's developmental level and should not be out of proportion to any particular inappropriate behavior. Appropriate discipline techniques include: Reinforcement for positive behaivor, Modeling, Redirection to a more acceptable behavior, Setting clear limits-which are stated in a positive way, Offer choices, Ignoring negative behavior while praising positive behavior, Including the child in the resolution of conflict.

Parents' Notes on Discipline, Health and Safety

Parent #1
The facility has a number of wonderful rooms but the children don't get to use them. Lack of staff or lack of money or lack of honesty (or all of the above).

Health

OVERALL RATING (4.3)
Temperature and overall air circulation is comfortable
Healthy and nutritious snacks are provided More >

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Safety

OVERALL RATING (4.5)
Screen and identify all visitors More >
Parents may not bring sick children to school where they may infect others

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