Altadena, CA
Children's Country House

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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Director's Description to School's Approach to Discipline

Discipline is used to help a child function in the group. Conversation is used to uncover the problem, language development is used to negotiate the problem. Sometimes the child is taken aside to talk about the problem.

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.'


If Child B is very upset, an attempt will be made to include the other child in the play. One great thing about our school is the space. A child can be encouraged to find another venue to play with other children or participate in some other activities. Children's choices are protected.

Parents' Notes on Discipline, Health and Safety

Parent #1
my daughter loves the school because of the fact that they see the real world; they have a couple of animals and she loves that part also. the kids are great and they all get along.

Parent #2
While there are no separate rooms for music, art or library, there is a large supply of appropriate books and art supplies are readily available. Music and/or dance classes are available.

Health

OVERALL RATING (4.8)
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 (4.3)
Screen and identify all visitors
Parents may not bring sick children to school where they may infect others

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