Mothers Day Out Preschool and Kindergarten

DISCIPLINE & DISMISSAL

Positive, acceptable behavior is encouraged at all times. If the teacher determines that a child's behavior is unacceptable, the child will be placed in a "time out" chair in the classroom for a period of no longer than 3-5 minutes. The teacher will then discuss the behavior and encourage the child to behave in a more acceptable way in the future. If behavior becomes a continual problem we will request a conference with the parents and enlist them in helping the child to improve classroom behavior. If we are unable to see improvement in a child’s behavior, and that child continues to be a serious disruption, the child may be dismissed from the school. The school will give parents one (1) week written notice whenever possible. If a child is extremely aggressive or dangerous to other children (biting, scratching, hitting, pinching, cursing or throwing of toys or furniture) it may be necessary to remove the child on shorter notice. The preschool staff is to report suspected child abuse as is required by 63.1-248.3 of the Code of Virginia to the proper authorities.