Behaviour Management Policy

Sugar-N-Spice Kiddie Haven Inc. is committed to helping children develop to their fullest potential; every individual who enters our door is required to treat all others and their property in a positive and respectful manner. We believe that all decisions relating to how situations are handled will be made “based on the developmental capabilities of the individual child”

Regulation 9(1)

Sugar-N-Spice Kiddie Haven Inc. shall not permit, practice, or inflict any form of physical punishment verbal or emotional abuse, or denial of physical necessities for any child in attendance.

Guidelines for Regulation 9(1)

Physical punishment includes striking a child, either directly or with an object, shaking, shoving or spanking the child. It also includes forcing a child to repeat physical movements, or any other action carried out which results in physical injury to the child.

Verbal or emotional abuse includes any harsh, belittling, or degrading response by an adult in the centre, which would humiliate or undermine a child’s self-respect.

The denial of physical necessities includes normal comforts such as shelter, clothing, food, bedding or toileting.

In the situation where it has been determined that discipline is required, the following steps will be take.

1. The child will be approached on a one to one basis by the nearest staff member. The staff will get down to the child’s level, make eye contact and speak in a calm and non-threatening manner, directly to him/her.
2. Staff will actively listen to all parties involved.
3. Staff will encourage and assist the child with solving the problem as well as coming up with a workable solution for all.
4. The staff will explain (if necessary) and ensure that the child understands what is expected of him/her, and why his/her actions were in question.
5. The staff will redirect the child by offering choices.
6. Should the behavior persist, the staff will give a warning to the child. The warning will be direct and with a natural consequence. E.g. “Keep the craft supplies at the craft table or you will have to leave the craft table.”
7. Should the behavior persist, put another child or staff in an unsafe situation or infringe on the rights of others, the child will be removed from the group. The time removed will be based on the child’s development level. After a brief time the staff and child will discuss the incident together. He/she will then be directed back into the program.
8. Should the unacceptable behavior continue throughout the day, and if it is of an aggressive nature, Sugar-N-Spice’s “Aggressive Behavior Policy” will be implemented.

Please note: parents will be informed of incidents that inflict injury upon another person, or that are recurring in nature. In the case of recurring behaviors, it may be necessary to invite the parents/ guardians to meet with the director to discuss the situation and to develop a plan of action that can result in success for the child.

Aggressive Behavior Policy

As Early Childhood Educators, it is our responsibility to ensure the physical safety and total well being of all children within our care. The centre has adopted the following policy regarding aggression:

Aggression means, “any physical, emotional or verbal act which may result in placing him/herself, other children and/or staff members within the centre in an emotional, physical, harmful, hurtful or unsafe situation. ”

In dealing with aggressive behavior, the following procedures will be followed:

1. The child will be removed from the group and the centre’s BEHAVIOR MANAGEMENT POLICY will be implemented by staff, to redirect the child and to stop the aggressive behavior.
2. If the aggressive behavior continues throughout any part of the day, the parent/guardian or alternate pick up person (in that order) will be contacted to immediately pick up the child. Documented report(s) of the incidents will be given to the child’s parent. A copy will also be made to keep in child’s file.
3. Once the parent has been called on occasions relating to aggressive behavior, the Director will consult with a member of the Board of Directors. Following the consult with the Board member, the parent will be informed of any impending decisions.

The Board has the right to a) impose a suspension of daycare privileges; b) consult a Behavior Management Specialist; c) limit the child’s hours of attendance or; d) terminate the space. In case of termination, the two-week notice period would be waived.

Please note: Any aggressive, violent or intentional aggressive behavior that endangers the child, other children, staff, equipment, or building cannot be tolerated. In these extreme cases, the child will be automatically suspended for three days or have their spot permanently revoked without prior warning.

Once again, we state that the number one priority is the welfare, safety, and security of all children and staff within our program.

Third Party Programming Policy

Sugar-N-Spice Kiddie Haven Inc reserves the right to decide whether external programming offered by third parties are allowed within the day care facility.