Our rules are basically simple and generally reflect our concern for the safety and welfare of the children, both as individuals and as members of a group. Jesus charged us: "Love one another" and "Do onto others as you would have others do onto you." As a staff, we will do all we can to help the children act in caring ways toward one another. Likewise, as teachers, we expect respectful children and parents who appreciate our loving guidance.

In the event of "broken rules," our policy is to discuss the problem with the child and ask the child to verbalize how he/she intends to correct or change his/her future actions. We hope that children will learn to verbalize their feelings to one another with the help and support of the teachers. Given our 1 to 8 ratio of teachers to children, teachers can usually sense when children need to be guided in play or diverted to a new activity. In some situations teachers remove the child from an activity where he/she does not seem to be making positive choices for self and others and make the choice for them.

In the rare event that one child harms another, our policy is that after discussing the situation with the aggressor and parents, we call the parent and have that child leave school for the day. We have found that only rarely does this step have to be taken and almost never are the actions repeated as children wish to succeed in their peer relations.

We find that our promise to provide a caring and loving learning environment holds true and children do choose to attend school and feel "punished" to be removed even temporarily from their choice of work and play activities.

If we have a concern regarding your child's peer relations or school behavior, you will be contacted. Sometimes we will ask parents to consult with their pediatrician or a behaviorist to assist the teachers in working effectively with a child. In the event that serious behaviors are not corrected over a period of communication between parents and staff, we could ask that your child no longer continue in our program for the safety of others.

Due to our concern and love for every child in our program we will not hesitate to take these actions and expect your support as parents. Communication between home and school is very important to us and we encourage use of our "Parent Grams" and conferencing opportunities. We hope you will never hesitate to come to us with your concerns.

Thank you for trusting us to join you in your child’s important early Christian social and educational journey.