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at the facility. Please be sure to label all items with your child’s initials to ensure that they are not
misplaced. Shoes should be closed toe making them appropriate for running, jumping and
playing. FLIP-FLOPS & COWBOY BOOTS ARE NOT ALLOWED. Shoes must be able to
comfortably fit your child’s foot. Please send your child to school completely dressed in weather
appropriate clothing with socks and shoes on EVERYDAY. The exception to this rule is for
infants. Remember that we often plan messy activities so please do not send your child in
clothing that you will be upset about getting yucky. CLOTHING FOR INFANTS: we ask that
you bring two or more changes of clothing for infants. These clothes are to be left in your child’s
bag which hangs outside the classroom. Shoes are required for infants who are walking as they
may go outdoors.
COMFORT ITEMS
We understand that children tend to often need an item of comfort. However, we have to keep in
mind what is best for all the children in our care. Realizing this, we ask that you do not bring in
toys from home. This creates a territorial situation with your child and their friends. If your
child’s class has a “Show & Tell”, bring an item that can go into the cubby or bag until it is time
to share it with others. Any child, who needs one, may use a pacifier. At the stage that the
pacifier begins to interfere with language or social skills we will only give them a pacifier at rest
time or in times of extreme stress. Blankets that are carried around by children can often create a
tripping hazard for the child so they will be put away until naptime. Caregivers will work
individually with children on gaining independence from these comfort items such as blankets
and pacifiers, etc. At no time will any child be belittled or demeaned because of an attachment
to a comfort item.
TOILET TRAINING
We believe in using a developmental approach to toilet training. Since the goal of this aspect of
development is to help the child learn self-control, no pressure is used to convince the child to
cooperate. We use only gentle encouragement to help the child master this task. Punishment is
NEVER associated with toilet training. When you feel your child is ready, please communicate
with your child’s caregiver about your wishes and the progress at home. We will cooperate with
you and keep you informed of the progress made in our care. We prefer that you not put you
child in “real” underwear until they are successfully dry throughout the day. The decision to send
diapers, pull-ups, or training pants lies with the parents and you should feel free to communicate
your wishes to your child’s caregiver. We do ask that while in training pants, your child should
have several changes of clothes (including socks & shoes), as well as several pairs of training
pants. Children who are actively involved in learning toileting skills should be sent in easy to
manage clothing. Developing independence with clothing is an important part of toileting, and is
usually expected when children move into preschool programs. Please do not send children two
and older in one-piece outfits, which have a sewn cuff at the ankle or back enclosures; these are
nearly impossible for children to remove. We ask that you participate in toilet training your child
at home as well as here at school; this must be a team effort to be successful.
DISCIPLINE
It is our belief that the purpose of discipline is to help children learn self-control. Physical
punishment in not allowed and will not be tolerated within our facility. Discipline will not be
associated with food, rest time, toilet training, or isolation. Labeling a child as “bad” or
“naughty” is unacceptable. The only means of discipline for toddlers will be redirection and
positive reinforcement of acceptable behavior. If a toddler displays unusually aggressive
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