La Jolla, CA
Little Steps Christian Preschool

Discipline

OVERALL RATING (4.5)

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

The focus at Little Steps Christian Preschool is to use discipline as a guidance tool rather than as punishment. The children need to have the freedom to develop autonomy as well as recognize the need to follow rules and guidelines established by adults. It is imperative the children feel safe and loved to best guide them. The staff will encourage problem solving skills and positive interpersonal relationships through the disciplining practices and provide an environment and standards which are developmentally appropriate.
Children are spoken to at their eye level and language is used that the children can understand and copy for use in their own conversations.

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.'


Staff would explain at eye level to child b that sometimes friends want to play with others and that is ok, we still love our friends, then staff would ask child a and c to consider having child b play with them all together because we are all friends.

Parents' Notes on Discipline, Health and Safety

Parent #1
it seems as if they have made attempts to better enforce visitor policies, but have not really stuck with any of their plans.

Parent #2
Teachers can be a little harsh with bad behavior, tone can be a little rough at times from my perspective. Sick policy is non-existent

Parent #3
One of the things we really appreciate is the detailed report of our child's activities (eating, sleeping, diaper changes, et cetera). They are also initialed by the participating caregiver so you know who was involved with which activities and you can speak with them for clarification when necessary.

Health

OVERALL RATING (4.5)
Temperature and overall air circulation is comfortable
Healthy and nutritious snacks are provided More >
Toys and furniture are cleaned regularly

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Safety

OVERALL RATING (4.4)
Screen and identify all visitors More >
Parents may not bring sick children to school where they may infect others

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