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Discipline
The following methods of discipline will never be used on any child at Bright Eyes Home Daycare:
spanking, hitting, pinching, slapping or any forms of physical force
mental or emotional cruelty
depriving meals, snacks, rest or toilet use
confining a child to a closet or locked room
Depending on the situation, a warning is usually given and the child is reminded of acceptable behavior and re-directed to a different activity. The next step would be a timeout. This timeout is not a punishment, but rather a time that they may calm down, remember what behavior is acceptable, and decide when they are ready to rejoin the group with the appropriate behavior. Time outs generally last 1 minute for each year of age. If timeouts are not effective, some sort of consequence will be imposed. This may range from a favorite toy being taken away for a short period of time to being excluded from a favorite activity.
Naturally, parents will be advised. If you are using a certain method of discipline at home, please let me know so that we can be consistent.
Acceptable behavior
is encouraged by giving positive verbal rewards. This reinforces a child’s good feeling about his or her behavior and serves as an example to the children to act in such a way to receive this praise.
Bright Eyes Home Daycare Rules
Mental and verbal abuse - shaming, humiliating and frightening a child will never be used toward a child in my care, nor will it be tolerated by others
Use polite words (no name-calling, foul language)
Have respect for furniture, others and their belongings
Eating and drinking is only allowed sitting at the table or in a high chair
Nap time is quiet time. You don’t have to sleep but you do have to respect others and their wish to sleep
Use toys respectfully
Children with challenging behavior
If a child continues to have challenges with unacceptable behavior that endangers other children the child may be terminated immediately.
Parent Communication and Involvement
You will be given a verbal daily report of how your child’s day was. I don’t feel that it is always healthy to discuss children’s problems in front of them, so either a note will be sent home or I will call you.
I have an
open-door policy
. Parents are encouraged to visit the daycare, unannounced at anytime; however, keep in mind that a child adjusting to a new surrounding will want to leave with you if you pop in for a visit. I would appreciate your taking into consideration our schedule when dropping in or calling, and remember that visitors usually cause children to react in an excited manner that does not normally occur when I am alone with the children. Please keep in mind there may be times when it is not possible for me to run to the phone (diaper changing, bottle feeding, etc.) If the phone goes unanswered, please do not become alarmed, simply leave me a voice message and I will call you as soon as I am able.
I welcome questions, feedback, or discussions of any kind that affect a positive outcome for the child.
You will be notified in writing of any policy changes. I reserve the right to update contracts as necessary. At least a three (3) week notice will be given for any contract updates.