Personal Belongings

• We play a lot and kids get dirty! I do my best to keep them as clean as I can, but honestly, I would rather they have fun. Please send your child in appropriate clothing to do so.

• This goes for shoes as well. Shoes should be well fitted and comfortable. Shoes that do not stay on or are not appropriate for running and playing (flip flops/wedges/dress shoes) are no fun for your child!!

• Please leave toys or other items at home. Not only are personal belongings difficult to keep track of, it can also cause fighting among the children.

• Provider is not responsible for lost or broken items that are brought into the center.

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Nap/Rest Time

• Each child 5 years of age and younger is required to have a rest period.

• If your child no longer naps, he/she will lay down until the other children are asleep and then will be allowed to have quiet time for the remainder of nap time.

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The following rules are reinforced for the safety and well-being of everyone.

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• Be Kind in all things.

• Walking feet at all times.

• Respect personal space of others.

• Use kind words.

• Respectful treatment of provider, other children and all property, toys, and furniture is expected. Willful destruction of property will be charged to the parent at the cost to replace the item.

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My philosophy is that you use discipline to teach a child. I achieve this through love, consistency, and firmness. The children are explained the rules of the daycare home frequently so that all know the guidelines. A child following the rules earns rewards. Once a child understands the rules and disobeys them, the following developmentally appropriate guidance techniques will be used. These techniques are:

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• Redirection

• Time Out or Removal of Privilege

• or as a Last Resort - when a child's behavior is continually upsetting or dangerous to myself or others, a Conference will be called with the parents. If the problems cannot be resolved, arrangements will have to be made for the child to go elsewhere for care.