Discipline

Discipline is viewed as a process of learning self-control, respect for others and responsibility. To help children learn this process, the following guidelines are in place at preschool:

Children assist with making clear and concise rules and limits.

Adults anticipate and redirect inappropriate behaviors.

Adults remind children of expectations, rules and limits.

Adults help children use words to express anger, resolve conflicts and express needs and desires.

Adults will assist children in the conflict resolution process.

Children are spoken to in a friendly (never angry) but firm voice when necessary.

Adults may remove a child from an activity if inappropriate behaviors persist and help the child to find an appropriate activity to engage in.

If a child physically hurts another child, he/she will be removed from the activity, the hurt child will be comforted and the children will then be assisted with the conflict resolution process and the parents will be informed at the end of the session.

A conference will be held with parents if serious inappropriate behaviors continue.

Dismissal from Preschool

The Grinnell College Preschool Director reserves the right to dismiss a child from preschool if we cannot meet the needs of the child. Before dismissal, all attempts will be made to work with your child to meet his/her needs. A problem solving meeting will be held with the Director, parents and any other agencies requested to help develop a plan to resolve the problem and best meet the needs of the child within a specified time limit. If the problem cannot be resolved and the child’s needs are not being met, the child will be dismissed from Grinnell College Preschool.

For additional information contact:

Karen Veerhusen-Langerud at (641) 269-3320; 1207 Park Street, Grinnell, IA 50112.

– Karen Veerhusen-Langerud