Name of Centre: Kinder Learning Centres
Date Policy and Procedure Established: Sept 19, 2024
Date policy and procedure Updated:Sept 19, 2024
Policy on Inappropriate Behavior in the Childcare Centre Purpose
To ensure the safety and well-being of all participants in the daycare classroom, this policy outlines the procedures for handling inappropriate behavior, including any actions taken by educators when such behavior occurs.
Policy Statement
The daycare is committed to providing a safe, nurturing environment for all children and educators. Any behavior with the intent to harm another child or educator, including but not limited to punching, kicking, throwing furniture, and hitting with an object, will not be tolerated. Aggressive behavior that poses a threat to the safety and well-being of others will be addressed promptly and appropriately.
Authority to Remove a Child
- Educators have the authority to remove a child from the daily program when they exhibit behavior intended to harm another child or when aggressive actions cannot be prevented through initial intervention strategies. Educators MUST report their decision to management prior to calling the parent/guardian.
Documentation
- Behavior Documentation: All incidents of inappropriate behavior will be documented thoroughly, including the date, time, description of the behavior, and any actions taken. Incident reports will be completed.
- Preventative Measures: Educators will implement strategies to prevent aggressive outbursts and support the child in managing their behavior. These strategies may include positive reinforcement, redirection, and structured activities. These strategies will be reviewed with management for team support. A meeting with the family to discuss strategies will be conducted. Families must be willing to work with the centre to improve/eliminate the behaviour.
Support Steps
Immediate Action: If aggressive behavior cannot be prevented, the following steps will be taken:
- Parental/Caregiver Notification: Parents or caregivers will be contacted immediately to remove the child from care for the remainder of the day.
- Incident Documentation: A detailed report of the incident will be completed and signed by the parent/guardian and then filed in the child’s file.
- Continuous Documentation: Ongoing documentation of the child’s behavior will be maintained to monitor patterns and progress.
- Community Support: If necessary, referrals to community support services will be provided to assist the child and family in addressing the behavior.
- Follow-Up: Follow-up meetings with the parents/caregivers will be scheduled as needed to review the child’s progress and adjust strategies.
- Termination of care- this decision will be made by management if all other strategies above have not been deemed successful and the safety and well-being of all the children and educators are not met.
Conclusion
This policy is designed to ensure a safe and supportive environment for all children at the daycare. Consistent documentation and proactive measures will be taken to address inappropriate behavior and support the child’s development. Our number one priority at Kinder is to support the child to overcome these behaviours however sometimes it is out of our measures to do so.