Guidance and Discipline Policy

Our teachers strive to maintain control in a classroom by preventing problems through effective planning, reinforcement of appropriate behavior, and redirecting misbehavior. Each classroom is set up with a “Stop and Think Chair”. If the child needs time to gather control – they will be asked to sit in “The Chair” for a maximum of 1 minute per year of age. This gives the child the opportunity to think of a better choice of behavior. Following his/her time of quiet, the teacher goes over to the child and discusses different options he or she could use next time and strives to work with the child for restoration of fellowship with his/her peers.

Little Genius Club believes children are learning the difference between appropriate and inappropriate behavior. This is acceptable and age appropriate. Parents will only be notified when specific behavior is repeated, such as temper-tantrums, hitting, biting or foul language.

There is no punishment associated with food or rest. Your child will be treated with respect at all times. Our teachers are trained to distinguish between behavior and misbehavior and to act accordingly. Your child’s positive self-image is always in consideration and no punishment will be carried out that would have a negative effect in this area.

Sometimes, there are behaviors that our school is not equipped to handle. In these rare cases, the child’s time at the school may be limited or termination of enrollment may occur.

Project Class

Project Class is a Social Skill based classroom management program in which children will be rewarded when using their social skills. We use music and movement to teach social skills.

Accident & Incident Policy

Regardless of our attempts at caution, accidents and incidents happen from time to time. Children may hurt themselves or one child may injure another child. Please be aware– when any group of children get together, there will be small accidents as well as friction of some sort. This is how children learn to solve problems and develop social skills. We try to help children learn from each experience. The responsibility of the adults is to oversee the children’s activities and interfere only when necessary.

Little Genius Club policy is to send home an Accident / Incident Report for the following :

• when a child indicates he/she has been hurt and there is a visible mark.
• for any child that intentionally hurts another child where there is a visible mark.
• for a child that bites and for the child that is bitten.
• when a child demonstrates unusual behavior or complains for an unusual period of time.

For minor injuries, you will be informed when you pick up your child and it will be documented on the Injury/Incident Report. You will be contacted immediately for any major injuries or illness or any incident we feel may require medical attention. Please keep all contact information current for this purpose.