Amara's Ark Preschool and Daycare in Palos Verdes - House Rules, Morals and Manners, Suggestions<title> <meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=iso-8859-1"> <link rel="stylesheet" type="text/css" href="../css/aa.css"> <link href="../scripts/_js/transmenu.css" type="text/css" rel="stylesheet" media="all"> <script language="javascript" src="../scripts/_js/transmenuC.js"></script> <script language="javascript" src="../scripts/_js/popup.js"></script> <script src="../scripts/standard.js"></script> <META NAME="keywords" CONTENT="amara , amara's , amaras, ark , arc , daycare , noelle , portland , grace , chai , kids , children , preschool , rancho , palos , verdes , beach , learn , learning , school , toddler , toddlers , delightfully , different , day , care , school , california , usa , united , states , large , house , reading , babies , baby , program , teacher"> <META NAME="description" CONTENT="Preschool and daycare house rules at Palos Verdes based preschool, Amara's Ark."> <META NAME="author" Content="Amara's Ark"> <META NAME="copyright" Content="Copyright © 2008 Frostbite Graphite"> <META NAME="identifier-URL" Content="http://www.amarasark.com"> <META NAME="publisher" content="Amara's Ark - referencement#064;amarasark.com"> <META NAME="robots" Content="Index, Follow"> <META NAME="revisit-after" Content="30 days"> <link rel="shortcut icon" href="favicon.ico" > </head> <div align="center"> <table width="850" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0"> <tr> <td><p align="center" class="tdcontent"><a href="arkresources.asp?id=6" onMouseOut="MM_swapImgRestore()" onMouseOver="MM_swapImage('resorc','','../images/elements/resources_on.jpg',1)"><img src="../../images/elements/aa_01.jpg" alt="Resources" name="resorc" border="0"></p></td> <td><img src="../images/imgheader/aa_header2009_2.gif" width="693" height="204" border="0" usemap="#map_img_header2"></td> <td><img src="../images/elements/aa_03.jpg" width="64" height="204"></td> </tr> </table> <table width="850" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0"> <tr> <td width="93" height="322" align="left" valign="top" background="../images/nav/nvaa_bkg.gif"><a href="defaultark.asp" onMouseOut="MM_swapImgRestore()" onMouseOver="MM_swapImage('arkhome','','../images/nav/nvaaon_01.gif',1)" id="menuen80"><img src="../../images/nav/nvaa_01.gif" alt="Home" name="arkhome" border="0"></a><a href="aboutark_phil.asp" onMouseOut="MM_swapImgRestore()" onMouseOver="MM_swapImage('aboutark','','../images/nav/nvaaon_02.gif',1)" id="menuen81"><img src="../../images/nav/nvaa_02.gif" alt="About Us" name="aboutark" border="0"></a><a href="arkphotos.asp" onMouseOut="MM_swapImgRestore()" onMouseOver="MM_swapImage('arkphotos','','../images/nav/nvaaon_03.gif',1)" id="menuen82"><img src="../../images/nav/nvaa_03.gif" alt="Photos" name="arkphotos" border="0"></a><a href="arkprogram.asp" onMouseOut="MM_swapImgRestore()" onMouseOver="MM_swapImage ('arkprogram','','../images/nav/nvaaon_04.gif',1)" id="menuen83"><img src="../../images/nav/nvaa_04.gif" alt="Program" name="arkprogram" border="0"></a><a href="contactark.asp" onMouseOut="MM_swapImgRestore()" onMouseOver="MM_swapImage('contactark','','../images/nav/nvaaon_05.gif',1)" id="menuen84"><img src="../../images/nav/nvaa_05.gif" alt="Contact Us" name="contactark" border="0"></a></td> <td align="left" valign="top"><img src="../images/elements/aa_05.jpg" width="693" height="50"><br> <table width="693" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0"> <tr align="left" valign="top"> <td width="22" background="../images/elements/aa_leftinsidepanel_background.jpg"><img src="../images/elements/aa_07.jpg" width="22" height="232"></td> <td bgcolor="#9900FF" class="tdcontent"><p align="center" class="tdcontent"> <TABLE width=100% class="tdcontent"> <tr> <td width=450> <center><div style=" width:450px; height:360px; overflow:auto;"> <TABLE width="400" class="tdcontent"> <tr> <td> <b><font size=3>House Rules</font></b><br> <br> Certain rules have been established which are essential to the safety and smooth functioning of Amara’s Ark Daycare/ Preschool. These rules are to be respected by the children at all times. This includes times when parents are present (which, as aforementioned, often causes the children to act differently).<br> <br> 1. Food/drinks are to be kept in their designated area for consumption.<br> 2. Pick up after oneself.<br> 3. Children may not take a book or toy from another child’s hands.<br> 4. No hitting, biting, pinching, punching, pulling hair, scratching or spitting.<br> 5. No offensive language or hurtful name-calling.<br> 6. Everyone must show respect for one another.<br> 7. Listen when others are speaking.<br> 8. Use good manners.<br> 9. Always tell the truth.<br> 10. Be yourself. Have fun. Learn. Grow.<br> <br> <br> <b><font size=3>Morals and Manners</font></b><br> <br> Children will come to learn and be encouraged to live by the “Golden Rule”, which is: “Treat others as you wish to be treated”. This will be emphasized to the children by example, story-telling, and gentle reminders. Respect is to be taught and adhered to at all times. I believe children need to have respect for their parents and other adults, as well as the other children. Manners will be re-enforced when the children are in my care. Manners are very important and will be taught daily; such as:<br> <br> 1. Answer yes or no questions with yes please and no thank you.<br> 2. Chew with mouth closed.<br> 3. Do not talk with mouth full of food.<br> 4. Use please, thank you and you’re welcome.<br> 5. Do not interrupt people when they are speaking, you may say excuse me and wait for your turn.<br> <br> Please speak with me about the manners you enforce at home as I will do my best to incorporate those rules at Amara's Ark.<br> <br> <br> <b><font size=3>Discipline</font></b><br> <br> Spanking or any other form of physical punishment is prohibited. Discipline shall not be associated with food, rest or toileting. Children shall not be subjected to discipline that is severe, humiliating or frightening (EVER – and certainly NOT here).<br> <br> The child’s developmental age and stage must be taken into consideration. Generally, the actions taken to discipline the child are as follows:<br> <br> Steps of Action:<br> <br> 1. Gentle and loving intervention and redirect.<br> 2. Loving discussion with child**<br> 3. New or resumed activity (with refreshed attitude/ approach/ understanding/ enthusiasm).<br> <br> If the child continues or begins the behaviour again, we will go through these steps once more **to try to elicit and deal with or heal any underlying issues.<br> <br> After that, if problems persist, there will be a call to the parent(s) for intervention and possible pick-up. After 3 mandatory pick ups for any reason, a child may be prohibited from returning either temporarily or permanently without refund of deposit. <br> <br> <b><font size=3>Suggestions</font></b><br> <br> I believe in life-long learning! I love to teach and I love to learn!! I am always open to new ideas and suggestions. If you have anything you would like to share, suggest, try, introduce, etc… please let me know!!!<br> <br> It is my goal to offer your family the quality childcare and early education experience your child deserves. Please feel free to openly discuss any issues or concerns you may have at any time throughout our childcare relationship. 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