Alexandria, VA
Aldersgate Methodist Church Day 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 Day School's approach to discipline is one of simple reiteration of rules and redirection. In most cases, children simply need to be reminded of the rules at school and then redirected into another activity. We experience very few indicidents that can not be corrected using this methodolgy.

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.'


Part of the preschool experience is to learn to play with many different children and to adapt to different situations. Teachers should not always react or interfere with normal, natural preschool situations; rather our teachers attempt to equip each student with the language tools to deal with events that are inevitable in preschool, such as the example provided, and then guide students when necessary to manage and problem solve on their own.

Parents' Notes on Discipline, Health and Safety

Parent #1
I can't answer most of these questions b/c the school provides very little information to parents.

Parent #2
The facility is very new as is the furniture and many of the toys. They rotate outside play equipment and throw away worn out toys.

Parent #3
The building itself is three and a half years old when the day school got occupancy, all of the furniture and equipment was replaced. As to discipline and health and safety, I have never once has pause to think that Aldersgate's procedures and policies were anything less than examplary. All procedures and guidelines are clearly stated in the school handbook, and the staff is more than happy to discuss individual issues anytime.

Health

OVERALL RATING (4.9)
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 (3.9)
Screen and identify all visitors More >
Parents may not bring sick children to school where they may infect others

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