Spring, TX
Great Oak School

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

The most important need children have is for on-going, nurturing relationships. By modeling caring, respectful communication and creating strong routines in the home and school which help children feel safe, there has already been a reduction in the need for what we commonly think of as discipline. When the need for discipline arises, the response depends on the situation, but the deepest care is given to redirecting and encouraging the child's healthy involvement in normal activity.

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.'


Generally, the teachers try to find ways for all of the children to feel included, either through redirection or guidance toward some task.

Health

OVERALL RATING (5.0)
Temperature and overall air circulation is comfortable
Healthy and nutritious snacks are provided More >

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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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