Cupertino, CA
Cupertino Co-op Nursery School

Discipline

OVERALL RATING (4.5)

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 discipline approach is very simple. We discuss the problem with the child using positive discipline and conflict resolution skills. If the child continues in disruptive behavior, we will redirect their play. There are times where we need to get our parents involved. The teachers discuss the problem with the child's parents and come up with program where the child will meet with success. From the very first day that our children enter our program we actively use conflict resolution in all situations. By the time our children leave our program they are experts at expressing their needs and wants.

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.'


We gather all 3 children together and discuss what the situation is. Many children at this age are trying to find out what qualities they want in friends and in doing this usually jump from friend to friend. If the children want some time alone, we must respect their needs. We can try and find a game where all of the children are included, or even pull in more children to make a larger group. We will always include some type of discussion regarding their feelings. Would it be possible to have the 3rd child come back a little later to join in? Would it be possible to create a game where we could have 3 children play together immediately? We need to constantly provide our children options and choices.

Parents' Notes on Discipline, Health and Safety

Parent #1
We are fortunate in that not only do most of our teachers have the minimum ECEs, but they also have bachelor's degrees and half have valid California teaching credentials.

Parent #2
Everything a child (or parent) could want! The parents, as well as the children, learn how to deal with conflict. The children are asked what they think they should do. They are encouraged to use their words and work things out themselves to develop confidence and self esteem.

Health

OVERALL RATING (4.7)
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 (4.8)
Screen and identify all visitors
Parents may not bring sick children to school where they may infect others

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