Brookline, MA
Brookline Early Education Program - Lynch Center

Discipline

OVERALL RATING (4.8)

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 comes from the word "disciple" -- someone who follows the teachings of another. Discipline is intended to be a learning experience whereby children are helped to learn positive rules, appropriate ways to express needs and feelings, and respect for the care and safety of materials and people. We want children to develop their own inner controls by understanding limits and the results of their actions. We try to separate the "deed" from the "doer" so no child is made to feel ashamed, embarrassed or "bad." We emphasize and acknowledge the positive behaviors, social skills and work habits of all our students.

Parents' Notes on Discipline, Health and Safety

Parent #1
I checked 'never' in response to 'healthy and nutricious snacks are provided' because snacks are not provided by the school, and 'not applicable' was not an answer choice. Likewise, I chose 'never followed' in response to the question about visitors signing in because the school has no policy requiring visitors to sign in, not because such a policy exists but isn't followed.

Parent #2
I am not sure about a screening policy but I do know that if the staff does not recognize you, they will question who you are. You cannot just mill around the building. The door is often locked and you need to be buzzed in. A stranger walking around would be questioned. About sick kids, I do not know of any policy but I do note that mostly sick (contagious) kids stay home.

Parent #3
Some preschools ask children to wear 'indoor' slippers or shoes. Alas, if only all schools could be so clean! Unfortunately, after days and months of mud, sand, snow and dirt, classroom conditions of 'non-slipper' schools can get rather dirty. Bathrooms, in particular, could have used a thorough scrubbing each day.

Health

OVERALL RATING (4.2)
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 (4.3)
Screen and identify all visitors
Parents may not bring sick children to school where they may infect others

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