San Francisco, CA
Happy Day Preschool

Discipline

OVERALL RATING (3.1)

Parents at this school, on average, believe that conflicts between children:
...are handled extraordinarily well in a way that not only gives me confidence in the safety of my child but also reassures me that my child (and his/her peers) are learning the early skills needed to socialize effectively with one another

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Director's Description to School's Approach to Discipline

We talk to children and try to help them be empathetic and understand what is 'ok' behavior and what is not.

Director's Response to a Sample Discipline Scenario

Description of how teachers handle the following scenario: Child A and Child B are good friends and usually play together. One day, Child A decides to play with Child C and tells Child B, 'I don't want to play with you today. I'm playing with Child C instead.'


We would get down to the child's level and communicate with them that this is not ok and help them understand that this type of behavior is not nice.

Parents' Notes on Discipline, Health and Safety

Parent #1
The class my son is in has had no disciplinary issues to my knowledge. I trust the three teachers would do the "right" action based on the situation and their experience with each child. All of the teachers appear to have very good and maintain a very peaceful, loving and happy environment in the school.

Health

OVERALL RATING (3.5)
Temperature and overall air circulation is comfortable
Healthy and nutritious snacks are provided
Toys and furniture are cleaned regularly

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Safety

OVERALL RATING (3.8)
Screen and identify all visitors
Parents may not bring sick children to school where they may infect others

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