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Policy Behavior Guidance Policy
To aid the children in development of self-discipline and mutual respect of a democratic environment, the following concept should be incorporated and encouraged daily: respect for self, respect for others, and respect for materials/environment. We encourage these concepts by providing an atmosphere which: Accepts each child as a unique and special individual Sets realistic expectations Provides an environment based on fairness Provides children with opportunities to succeed Provides security, limits, boundaries Provides opportunities for positive encouragement Encourage decision-making Provides friendship Provides an environment the child can depend on
When the ground rules are not followed, we redirect unacceptable behavior
Persistent Unacceptable Behavior
After attempting to redirect unacceptable behavior and the protection and safety of staff and children are an issue, the following procedures must be taken: The staff must observe and record the child's behavior and the staff response to the behavior The staff will develop a plan to address the behavior with the child's parents and with other staff and professionals when necessary. The Director and Administrator will also be available for consultation.
THE FOLLOWING ACTIONS ARE PROHIBITED: 
Corporal punishment: rough handling, shoving, hair pulling, ear pulling, shaking, slapping, kicking, biting, pinching, hitting, and or spanking Emotional abuse: name calling, ostracism, shaming, derogatory remarks, language that threatens humiliation or frightening the child Separation from the group: no separation from the group with the following exceptions: The staff person has tried less intrusive methods of redirecting the child's behavior which have been ineffective, and the behavior threatens the safety and well being of the other children Punishment for lapses in toilet habits Withholding food, light, warmth, clothing, or medical care as punishment The use of physical restraint other than to physically hold a child when containment is necessary to protect a child or others from harm The use of mechanical restraints, such as tying
Ill Children
When a child is ill, it is important that the well being of the ill child and the other children at B & B Community Services Group, Inc. be the first consideration. Parents should not bring their child to B & B Community Services Group, Inc. if any of the following symptoms are evident: A temperature above 100 auxiliary (under the arm) a child should be fever free for 24 hours without the aid of a fever reducing medicine Severe nasal and chest congestion An undiagnosed rash or a rash attributable to a contagious illness or condition. Intestinal disturbances accompanied by diarrhea. A child should be free of diarrhea for 24 hours without the aid of medicine Vomiting accompanied with any of the following symptoms: temperature, loss of appetite, diarrhea, or lethargy. A child with any of these symptoms must be out 24 hours The contagious stages of any bacterial illness a child must be on an antibiotic for 24 hours before returning to school (i.e. Streptococcal, impetigo) The contagious stage of viral communicable illness (i.e. chicken pox) Sore eyes or ears or discharge from the eyes or ears. A child must be on an antibiotic for 24 hours or have a note from his/her health care source stating that he/she is not a health risk to other children Behavior indicating pain or distress Any lice, ringworm, or scabies. We have a no nit policy for lice.
If a child is clearly ill when brought to B & B Community Services Group, Inc., the parent needs to take him/her home.
If the teacher suspects that the child is becoming ill, the parent will be instructed to leave a phone number where he/she can be reached and to call B & B Babies to Tots, Inc. in two hours to check on the child's condition.
If a child becomes ill during the day, he/she will immediately be isolated, and the parent will be notified as soon as possible. A parent will be expected to pick up the child within 45 minutes.
A staff member must remain with the ill child at all times, make the child as comfortable as possible.
Parents will be asked to call B & B Community Services Group, Inc. within 24 hours if their child has been diagnosed as having an infection or communicable disease. Communicable diseases must be reported to all parents. A notice shall be posted in a prominent place in the room and must state the disease, its early symptoms, incubation period, and the exclusion period.
The ill child will be readmitted when he/she is asymptomatic, upon receipt of authorization of a health care source, or as indicated in the communicable disease chart.
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