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Pasadena, CA
Hastings Ranch Nursery School
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neighborhood: Northeast Pasadena · Telephone: (626) 351-9171 · Website: www.hrns.org
Discipline
| OVERALL RATING (4.8) |
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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 use redirection as a primary approach. If children are having a conflict, we encourage them to work it our themselves using their words. An adult will facilitate when help is needed.
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.'
An adult will facilitate when help is needed.
Parents' Notes on Discipline, Health and Safety
Parent #1
The facilities and equipment are not new or shiny, but there is a large variety of things to do.
Parent #2
Snacks are provided by the parents. They are usually healthy but we all have differences in what we consider healthy. The school does provide a list of preferable snacks and a list of inappropriate snacks. I am not sure how often the toys are all cleaned. We clean the floors and the tables every day.
Parent #3
Five times a year we have a parent maintenance day where all equipment is cleaned, painted, and repaired. We also have parents take small toys home regularly to clean them.
Health
| OVERALL RATING (4.4) |
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| Temperature and overall air circulation is comfortable |
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| Healthy and nutritious snacks are provided |
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| Toys and furniture are cleaned regularly |
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Food Allergies
- It depends on the allergy.
- We ask parents to provide child-safe snacks for their allergic child
- We do not allow certain foods in the classroom
Medications
- Medication is not given.
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Safety
| OVERALL RATING (4.1) |
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| Screen and identify all visitors |
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| Parents may not bring sick children to school where they may infect others |
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