At The Fox Den Academy children learn through constant exploration and experimentation. Our staff are committed to providing a safe environment for learning. Our staff are directed to use a positive and consistent approach to problem solving in the classroom. Discipline should be developmentally appropriate and promote positive problem solving among the students. Children may be redirected from a group activity when acting inappropriately. However, these children must be under the supervision of a staff member. If a child is redirected from the group activity, it will be for a reasonable and appropriate period of time. This is usually defined as one minute for each year of the child’s age.
Children will not be allowed to hurt themselves or others. Hitting, kicking, biting, etc. will be dealt with on a case-by-case basis to determine the best course of action. Possibilities include: redirection, help solving the problem, and parent conference. Parents will always be kept informed and involved. We expect that all parents are willing to work with their teacher and their child to create the best atmosphere for all children.
A child will never be physically or corporally punished by a member of the staff. When using discipline with a child the staff member will use appropriate language, tone, and approach to the situation.
Any employee not abiding by the center’s positive discipline policy will be terminated immediately.