Policy & Discipline
Our Positive Discipline Approach
We believe that effective discipline is fostered through patience, consistency, and positive reinforcement. In our care, we instill manners, kindness, and respect for others. We lead by example, recognizing that the behavior we model as providers strongly influences the children. We understand that our actions and reactions speak louder than words, and we aim to demonstrate the values we wish to cultivate.
Positive Reinforcement
Celebrating good choices and encouraging positive behavior.
Redirection
Redirected to an alternative activity and provided with an opportunity to revisit the task later.
Emotional Support
Helping children understand and express their feelings.
Hours & Attendance
- Operating Hours: Monday-Friday, 6:30 AM - 5:30 PM
- Closed Saturday and Sunday
- Children should arrive clean, dressed, fed (if after 8 AM), and with needed supplies
- Only authorized individuals may pick up their child
Health & Safety
- Children must be fever-free for 24 hours before returning
- All medications require written authorization
- Current immunization records required
- Emergency contacts must be kept up-to-date
Meals & Nutrition
- Participant in Mid-Michigan Food Program; provides nutritious meals and snacks
- Children are encouraged, but never forced, to try new foods
- No outside food; children eat only in dining area and remain seated
- Meals follow the daily schedule; late arrivals may miss meal service
Full Policy Document
- Complete policies and procedures
- Detailed discipline guidelines
- Emergency procedures
- Click to view full document
Our Behavior Guidance Steps
Reinforcement
Encouraging acceptable behavior
Redirect
Guide children toward appropriate activities and behaviors
Time-Out
Used for repeated misbehavior or unsafe actions
Last Resort
Ongoing harmful behavior leads to a parent conference