St Petersburg, FL
St Vincent's Episcopal Preschool

Discipline

OVERALL RATING (3.8)

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

Appropriate behavior is encouraged through positive reinforcement and praise, while inappropriate behavior is discouraged through redirection. We prohibit children from being subjected to discipline which is severe, humiliating, frightening, or associated with food, rest, or toileting.

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.'


The child being left out would be redirected to another area of interest and encouraged to interact with friends there. The other two children would be privately spoken to about feelings. Teachers would model friendly behavior.

Parents' Notes on Discipline, Health and Safety

Parent #1
There is not a day that I go to get my child that I don't smell pine-sol very stongly. Every Friday the classrooms and toys are bleached down. The playground is lovely. Shaded by a HUGE oak tree.

Parent #2
I feel the bathroom area, floors, and base boards are not usually cleaned very well. I think the playground is really nice and shaded for the kids which is great! The building in general is in good shape.

Parent #3
The school is older, but well maintained by the Director & Staff.

Parent #4
When Ms. Renee was there the school ran smoothly!

Health

OVERALL RATING (4.2)
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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