Pasadena, CA
Hastings Ranch Nursery School

Discipline

OVERALL RATING (4.9)

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

We use redirection as a primary approach. If children are having a conflict, we encourage them to work it our themselves using their words. An adult will facilitate when help is needed.

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.'


An adult will facilitate when help is needed.

Parents' Notes on Discipline, Health and Safety

Parent #1
The facilities and equipment are not new or shiny, but there is a large variety of things to do.

Parent #2
Snacks are provided by the parents. They are usually healthy but we all have differences in what we consider healthy. The school does provide a list of preferable snacks and a list of inappropriate snacks. I am not sure how often the toys are all cleaned. We clean the floors and the tables every day.

Parent #3
Five times a year we have a parent maintenance day where all equipment is cleaned, painted, and repaired. We also have parents take small toys home regularly to clean them.

Parent #4
Parents bring snacks on a rotating basis. The school provides guidelines and allergy information but selection is up to the parents.

Parent #5
HRNS does a good job of handling conflicts between children. They are encouraged to understand how the other child feels, to apologize when appropriate, and talk about what could have been done differently next time.

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
Parents may not bring sick children to school where they may infect others

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