Progress report testing we administer is primarily for program development. Your child will be given maximum consideration as an individual. Children will be placed in a class determined first by their chronological age and second by their developmental ability. There may be times throughout the year that we may suggest a move up of your child, though normal procedure is for the children to move up at the start of the summer or in September. Every child needs time to adjust to a new situation.
Some children cry, others are shy, and still others become excitable.
We view discipline as positive guidance, not punishment. Re-direction or time out is the primary form of discipline used at Learning Years. We will also suggest clay to pound on, punching bags to hit and finger-painting to soothe jagged feelings. Discipline will be fair, consistent, reasonable and will be based on an understanding of the child s stage of developmental and emotional needs. Acceptable behavior and respect for the rights of others will be expected of children at Learning Years, and our staff will help a child achieve this goal.