Classroom Discipline​

KKCC uses positive, non-punitive methods to help children develop self-control and appropriate behavior. Discipline strategies may include:

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• Setting clear, simple, and consistent age-appropriate rules and expectations.

• Providing choices and opportunities for children to make decisions.

• Using positive and encouraging language when giving directions.

• Redirecting inappropriate behavior through distraction or alternative activities.

• Helping children reflect on their behavior and develop problem-solving skills.

• Anticipating potential challenges and making appropriate adjustments.

• Encouraging and reinforcing positive behavior.

• Modeling appropriate ways to communicate and gain attention.

• When appropriate, involving children in establishing classroom rules and expectations.

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The following practices are strictly prohibited at KKCC:​

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• Spanking or any form of corporal punishment.

• Shaking or physically harming a child.

• Cruel, humiliating, or degrading treatment.

• Verbal abuse, including the use of phrases such as “shut up.”

• Withholding meals or food as punishment.

• Forcing a child to eat or drink.

• Punishing a child for refusing to eat or drink.

• Excluding a child from special events or activities as punishment.

• Any form of abuse, neglect, mental injury, or harmful treatment.

• Teasing a child or allowing a child to be teased.

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Behavior Concerns

If a child’s behavior jeopardizes the health, safety, or well-being of other children or staff, parents will be notified and may be required to pick up the child. Parents will have 30 minutes to arrive. Failure or refusal to comply may result in termination of services.

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Examples of unacceptable behavior include, but are not limited to:

• Biting, spitting, pushing, scratching, pinching, kicking, or hitting.

• Throwing objects or displaying aggressive behavior toward teachers or other children.

• Yelling, screaming, or making excessively loud noises.

• Running from or leaving the classroom without permission.

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Children sent home due to serious behavioral concerns may not return for 48 hours. When necessary, the KKCC Director and teacher will meet with parents to develop strategies for addressing ongoing behavior concerns. Parents may be encouraged to work with appropriate early childhood support services, such as Project WIN or the Infants and Toddlers Program.

Parents are expected to participate in efforts to address persistent behavioral concerns. Failure to cooperate or continued behavior that jeopardizes the safety of others may result in termination of services.

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Videotaping Behavior

With parental permission, staff may video a child’s behavior when it significantly disrupts the classroom. Videos may be used only for the following purposes:

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• Review by the child’s parent and teaching staff.

• Consultation with KKCC Administration or professional colleagues.

• At the parent’s request, evaluation or treatment by the child’s physician or therapist.

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All videos will remain confidential and will be used only for the purposes stated above. Upon the parent’s request, videos will be deleted after review.