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Guidance Policy

The goals of the guidance policy are to assist children in developing self-control and engaging in socially acceptable behaviors. Adults will model, coach and encourage techniques of discipline that are fair, consistent and respectful of children and their needs.

ACCEPTABLE GUIDANCE TECHNIQUES:

• Reinforcement of positive behavior, using encouragement and words of genuine praise.

• Anticipating of problem-triggering situations; lessen expectations to child’s level, soliciting cooperation, involving children in rules setting.

• Calling attention to appropriate behaviors; using expressions such as "thank you," "please."

• Involving children in discussion on how to handle inappropriate behavior; providing several alternatives to undesirable behavior; applying natural/logical consequences.

• Affording each child a chance to regroup, regain control in a quiet area of the classroom.

UNACCEPTABLE GUIDANCE TECHNIQUES INCLUDE:

• Physical punishment such as spanking, slapping, hitting, biting, shaking, pinching, etc.

• Verbal abuse, screaming, threatening or making derogatory remarks about the child or his/her family.

• Restrictions or confinement by physical means.

• Withholding meals/snacks.

THE FOLLOWING CHILDREN'S BEHAVIOR IS CONSIDERED INAPPROPRIATE IN THE CENTER:

• Causing physical harm to another child or adult by hitting, biting, kicking, throwing toys/equipment.

• Use of inappropriate language, spitting or other forms of verbal abuse or degradation directed at other children or adults.

• Repeated refusal to comply with center/room rules and or failure to listen to program assistants.

• Children’s behavior that is potentially harmful to themselves.

The child development program employees and volunteers are mandated by law to report abuse. The family Advocacy Officer must be informed immediately of suspected cases of child abuse/neglect.

DoD has established a national hotline for individuals to report suspected child abuse or safety violations at military child development centers or family day care homes.

1-800-336-4592

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