BEHAVIOR POLICY

We choose kind words and kind actions. We listen to adults and follow direction. We use our time wisely. We help each other learn and participate. We are
respectful, safe, responsible, caring, and honest.

In the event that intervention with a child is needed, the below rubric outlines the steps will be taken.

Preschool Behavioral Rubric (4-5 years of age)

Behavior 1st Offense 2nd Offense 3rd Offense
Mild Behaviors -Redirect -Conference with the victim -Take a break
-Put-downs/teasing -Give Choices -Teacher facilitates conflict resolution -1:1 problem solving time/conference with teacher
-Exclusion -Teach new skills -Reminder of Y core values/class rules -Incident Report
-Rude gestures -Modeling -Parent is notified
-Writing on property -Encourage children to use
-Climbing on furniture other words showing *If minor offenses are ongoing throughout the day,
-Dumping toys respect for the feelings and go to severe behaviors (Disruptive behavior that
-Taking things from others well-being of others. requires constant attention from the staff)
-Task avoidance
-Lack of participation in group
activities
Potty talk
Throwing/dumping food
Moderate Behaviors -Reminder of Y core -Take a break -Child is removed from the program area for an
-Damaging Property values/class rules -1:1 problem solving time/conference extended break with leadership staff until they are
-Grabbing -Take a break with teacher ready to join the group or he or she may be sent
-Hair pulling -Conference with the victim -Parent is notified home as a last resort. Complete separation report if
-Pinching -Teacher facilitates conflict -Incident Report child is separated from the group.
-Tackling/Shoving resolution. -Incident Report
-Throwing toys
*If moderate offenses are ongoing throughout the
day, go to severe behaviors (Disruptive behavior
requiring constant attention from staff)
Severe Behaviors -Take a break -Child is removed from the program -Child is sent home.
-Biting -1:1 problem solving area for an extended break with -Incident Report
-Hitting time/conference with leadership staff until they are ready to
-Kicking teacher join the group or he or she may be sent
-Punching -Parent is notified home. Complete separation report if
-Choking -Child may be sent home child is separated from the group.
-Spitting on someone for the day if the incident -Incident Report
-Non-accidental urination was severe but should be -Notify Parents
-Threats used as a last resort.
-Repeated/chronic failure to -Incident Report
comply with rules
-Running away
-Disruptive behavior that
requires constant attention from
the staff

Upon 1st removal: Parent/teacher behavior conference at the time of pick-up to discuss behavior, expectations, and consequences.
Upon 2nd removal: Child must take the next scheduled day off from the program. Teachers will meet to determine behavior plan and send to parents prior to the
child returning. A referral may be made with parent’s permission.
Upon 3rd removal: One week removal from the program while teachers review and adapt behavior plan and connect parent to potential resources that may be
needed in order to ensure continued success in the program.
Upon 4th removal: Child will be removed unless a 1:1 aid (at the parent’s expense) can accompany the child to the program.
The executive director has the discretion to adjust these consequences.