DISCIPLINE PROCEDURES
1. Correct the child orally. Be sure the child knows what you expect of him/her. If necessary, do this several times. Offer a choice.

2. If this doesn't work, remove the child from the area then tell them why.

3. If the problem persists, remove the child from the room for a "talking to." Please leave the classroom door open and stand where you can be seen and heard from the room.

• Daily Activities/Schedule

• Preschool/Day Care Policies

• Fees & Tuition

• Medical Procedures

• Discipline & Termination Policy

• Resource & Referral List

• TO PREVENT PROBLEMS
  1. Have precise rules and regulations about classroom use, be positive and clear.
  
  2. Be sure the children understand all the rules
  
  3. Provide the student with a choice whenever possible, i.e., build with blocks or play with something else... instead of throwing the blocks. 

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A child may be terminated from the center under the following circumstances:
    * The health and safety of the child, staff members, or other students at the center cannot be assured.
    * The child's developmental needs are not being met at the center.
    * Tuition has not been paid.
    * Parents do not agree or follow Busy Bee 's Policies and Procedures listed in their contract.
    * Undue burden. Parents will be notified in writing within 30 days of undue burden factor 
        and how to contact    OFC. Toilet training not undue burden.
    * If a child brings in hazardous items or illegal drugs.
    * Non-Compliance with required parental paperwork.
    * Inability of parents to deal in a professional manner with program personnel or other parents at the center.
    * excessive bad language.

Step #1
Parents will be given a verbal warning to see if any of the above areas can be improved without having to terminate the student.

Step #2
Parents will be notified in writing as well as with a face-to-face meeting, when possible, about the circumstances including the reasons for termination. A copy of this letter will be kept in the child's file.

The director will inform parents of the availability of information and referral for other services. 

The lead teacher will handle the Good-byes of a student under these situations in a manner that the student can comprehend and feel good about him/herself.

• SUSPENSION:
  The Busy Bee Pre-School /Day Care shall use the following procedures for suspension of a child from the center:
  
  Step#1 
  Parent's will be given a verbal warning to see if any of the above areas can be improved without having to suspend the student.
  
  Step#2
  Parent's will be notified in writing as well as with a face to face meeting when possible, about the circumstances including the reasons for suspension. An incident report is completed and parent signs the report. Copies of this report will be kept in students file and one is given to parents.
  
  The director will inform parents of how long the suspension will last and that termination is the next possible solution.
  
• Referral Service Plan:
  
  The Busy Bee Pre School/ Day Care shall use the following procedures for referring parents to appropriate social, mental health, educational and medical services for their child should the center staff feel than an assessment for such additional services would benefit the child.
  
  7.10 - Referral Service and Termination:

(a) Whenever any staff member is concerned about a child's development or behavior and feel that further evaluation should be done, they should report it to the child's classroom main or lead teacher, who will review the concerns with the administrator in charge ( according to administrative plan.)

(b) If the administrator agrees, the lead teacher is requested to complete an observation report and review the child's record prior to making the referral.

The administrator will maintain a list of current referral resources in the community for children in need of social , mental health, educational or medical services. This list shall include the contact person for Chapter 766 and Early Intervention Program referrals.

(c) Referral Meeting With Parents:

The director schedules a meeting with parents to notify them of the center's concern and prepares a current list of possible referral services.

At the meeting, the director will provide to the parent a written statement including the reason for recommending a referral for additional services, a brief summary of the center's observations related to the referral and any efforts the center may have made to accommodate the child's needs. (see attached form).

The director will offer assistance to the child's parents in making the referral. Parents should be encouraged to call or request in writing an evaluation. If parents need extra support, the center may, with written parental consent, contact the referral agency for them.

If a child is at least 2 1/2 years of age, the director shall inform the child's parent(s) of the availability of services and their rights, including the right to appeal, under Chapter 766.

If a child is under the age of three, the director shall inform the child's parents of the availability of services provided by Early Intervention Programs.

(see attached form for list of social services available)

• Follow-Up to the Referral
  
  The director will, with parental permission, contact the agency or service provider who evaluated the child for consultation and assistance in meeting the child's needs at the center. If it is determined that the child is not in need of services from the agency, or is ineligible to receive services, the center shall review the child's progress at the center every three months to determine if another referral is necessary.
  
  The director/ lead teacher will maintain a written record of any referral, including parent conference and result. A referral checklist will be kept in the child's record.