Austin, TX
All Austin Cooperative Nursery

Discipline

OVERALL RATING (4.2)

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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Parents' Notes on Discipline, Health and Safety

Parent #1
Health is taken seriously, with lots of handwashing encouraged. When children have a conflict, the teacher gets down and talks to both of them, looking for ways to help them work it out. Sometimes children are asked to sit to the side with the teacher until the problem is worked out or the child has calmed down.

Parent #2
Snacks are provided by the helping parent in the classroom. Outside play toys are old, damaged, or difficult to use. Climbing structures are very difficult for young children to use (only offered are a vertical climbing wall and a rope tied to a tree)

Health

OVERALL RATING (4.6)
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 (3.7)
Screen and identify all visitors
Parents may not bring sick children to school where they may infect others

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