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San Jose, CA
Clement Preschool
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neighborhood: Willow Glen · Telephone: (408) 265-2226 · Website: www.clementschool.com
Discipline
| OVERALL RATING (4.3) |
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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
Our general approach to discipline, is redirection. If a child is playing in an area, and is having difficulties the teacher will speak to them about it. If this is not successful, the child will be redirected to a different area to play. We also do a lot of modeling problem solving in our circle times. We encourage children to solve their own problems by helping them with the words they need for conflict resolution.
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.'
At school we are all friends. Sometimes children may choose to play by themselves. But if a child chooses to play with others, all children will be included.
Parents' Notes on Discipline, Health and Safety
Parent #1
Notes are continuously sent home to help identify illnesses requiring you to keep your child home.
Health
| OVERALL RATING (4.3) |
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| Temperature and overall air circulation is comfortable |
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| Healthy and nutritious snacks are provided |
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| Toys and furniture are cleaned regularly |
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Food Allergies
- We ask parents to provide child-safe snacks for their allergic child
- We keep special snacks for allergic children
- We do not allow certain foods in the classroom
Medications
- We keep their medication on hand at all times
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Safety
| OVERALL RATING (4.4) |
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| Screen and identify all visitors |
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| Parents may not bring sick children to school where they may infect others |
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