DISCIPLINE

The approach to guidance at the center is a positive one which encourages self-control, self-esteem, and cooperation. Smooth, healthy functioning of the group requires rules which are consistent, clearly defined, and developmentally appropriate.

We use preventive discipline techniques such as suitable program planning, positive verbal communications, and the setting of an appropriate emotional tone in the classroom. The best motivation for encouraging positive behavior is modeling appropriate conduct, praising behavior, high expectations, and the child’s own inner satisfaction.

Staff will avoid the use of competitive situations, comparative remarks, threats, physical punishment, shaming, or labeling children. At no time will spanking, shaking, hitting, or slapping be allowed. Children will not be deprived of meals, snacks, rest or necessary toilet use as a means of punishment, nor will any child be confined in an enclosed area. Each child will be cared for and disciplinary techniques will be used which are appropriate to the age level of the child and which foster positive self esteem and encourage the eventual internalization of self-control. When a child misbehaves he/she will be redirected to another activity. A discussion between child and staff will help the child to learn why his/her behavior was inappropriate. Occasionally a child may be removed from the immediate situation (time out) until he/she is able to gain control. Time out will not be used with children under the age of 3.

If a school-age child is suspended from their school, they will not be allowed to utilize the center for child care for that day/days.

Child Care

  • Your skin is an organ

    This one just intrigued me!

    Your skin is an organ

  • The average human body contains enough iron to make a small nail

    Hmmm, not sure what to say about this, but kind of cool.

    The average human body contains enough iron to make a small nail

  • Gardening is said to be one of the best exercises for bone health

    We knew Grandma was right on. Plant a flower or vegetable garden!

    Gardening is said to be one of the best exercises for bone health

  • Your heart pumps 2,000 gallons of blood each day

    That heart sure does a lot of work. Keep it healthy with aerobic exercises.

    Your heart pumps 2,000 gallons of blood each day

  • Deep breathing gives you health benefits similar to aerobics

    Slow down. Take a deep breath. But, don’t forget to do aerobics to make your heart strong.

    Deep breathing gives you health benefits similar to aerobics

  • 25% of your bones are located in your feet

    Take care of your feet, wear socks that pull moisture away and make sure your shoes aren’t worn out.

    25% of your bones are located in your feet

  • Each human nostril registers smells differently

    Smells in the right nostril are more pleasant than the left.

    Each human nostril registers smells differently

  • A hard working adult sweats up to 4 gallons a day

    Whew, no wonder we go through so many towels at the Y!

    A hard working adult sweats up to 4 gallons a day

  • The heart pumps about 1 million barrels of blood during an average lifetime

    Wow, the heart sure gets a great workout. Make sure to keep it healthy by taking a walk or run today.

    The heart pumps about 1 million barrels of blood during an average lifetime

  • Diets are a part of life

    Take a healthy approach and combine exercise with healthy eating and you’ll do all right.

    Diets are a part of life

  • Apples are more effective than caffeine at waking you up in the morning

    They said an apple a day keeps the doctor away, now one more reason to start the day with an apple.

    Apples are more effective than caffeine at waking you up in the morning

  • The beat goes on…

    During a typical human life span, the human heart will beat approximately 2.5 billion times.

    The beat goes on…

  • The average human body contains enough fat to make seven bars of soap

    Yikes, that is kind of disgusting, but interesting.

    The average human body contains enough fat to make seven bars of soap

  • The right lung takes more air in than the left

    Take a deep breath, fill your lungs and relax – you earned it!

    The right lung takes more air in than the left

  • It takes about twenty seconds for a red blood cell to circle the whole body

    Faster than a speeding bullet!

    It takes about twenty seconds for a red blood cell to circle the whole body

  • Each pound above your ideal weight lowers your life expectancy by 34 days

    So, manage your weight through healthy eating & exercise. Our fitness coaches can help you!

    Each pound above your ideal weight lowers your life expectancy by 34 days

  • There are 206 bones in the human body

    Keep them strong with strength training exercises and healthy eating.

    There are 206 bones in the human body

  • The most pushups ever performed in 1 day was 46,001

    Want to learn how to do the perfect pushup, ask any of our fitness coaches for show and tell.

    The most pushups ever performed in 1 day was 46,001

  • You burn more calories sleeping than you do watching TV

    Turn off the TV, take a walk, and then go to sleep – think how many calories you will burn.

    You burn more calories sleeping than you do watching TV
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