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Welcome
Its rarely easy for a parent to leave their child in day care. At A Kids Place, we do not replace you, but are a
supplement to family care. We provide a safe and loving environment for children while in our care. As a
parent, you can enjoy peace of mind that your child is being provided with quality, safe, reliable care when with
us. *All information regarding Program Policies & Procedures will be made available in a

language other than English if requested.

Mission Statement
A Kids Place exists to provide a safe, developmentally appropriate environment for infant through school age
children. Our focus is to provide stimulating early care and educational experience which promotes each childs
social/emotional, physical and cognitive development. Our goal is to support childrens desires to be life-long
learners.

Program Objectives
Our objective is to offer an environment that encourages children to develop at their own pace and according
to their individual needs. We offer a program in which each child is respected and valued for his/her
uniqueness. We utilize the Creative Curriculum in order to determine education goals and objectives. This
curriculum offers guidelines for meeting the needs for children through play and relationships.

Commitment to Diversity
A Kids Place also realizes that no two children are the same. We tailor the program to fit each child, rather
than having each child fit our program. We observe and assess each child as an individual, focusing our
attention on the things the children can do, instead of things they cannot. Our initial paperwork includes a
child information questionnaire to give us have an idea of the childs home environment. We also rely on
forming close relationships with the parents to help us understand more clearly their social and cultural
background.

Curriculum and Program Philosophy

A Kids Place combines day care and preschool programs, which focuses on learning in a positive and loving
atmosphere with spaced intervals of work, rest, and play. The daily schedule is flexible enough to meet the
special needs of each child, providing additional affection, exercise, play, discussion, and rest as the need
arises. We provide opportunities for the child to play individually, in small groups, and in large groups. A
childs questions and curiosity shall always be encouraged and answered, as children are most anxious to
learn during the early years. The environment is filled with various activities to encourage social, emotional,
physical, and educational development. The curriculum consists of health, gross motor, art, music, language
arts, math concepts, science, and social studies. We adapt our instruction to each childs individual strengths,
needs, and interests. Each curriculum area shall be taught at the appropriate level for each age group and
shall include many opportunities to experience hands on activities.
A Kids Place also realizes that literacy is the foundation for learning. We foster language and literacy by
reading books and/or poems daily, provide opportunities for children to read and explore with books,
encouraging children to talk with each other by helping them to listen and respond, and modeling verbal

expression and written language. We provide methods and materials in which children can experiment with
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Research has shown that young children learn through play and through active exploration of the environment.
They build knowledge through the manipulation of materials and stimulation of their five senses. Our
classrooms are set up with learning centers, which encourage different types of play. These centers include art,
science, reading, writing, sensory, dramatic play and building.
The teachers role is to facilitate and extend childrens play and learning. Teachers encourage language,
problem solving skills, independence, and literacy when opportunities arise through play. Activities are planned
based on childrens interests and developmental needs.
Parents are naturally concerned about kindergarten readiness. A Kids Place believes that by offering a
developmentally appropriate curriculum, children will be ready for kindergarten and be equipped with strong life
skills and a love of learning as well. We further feel that a great curriculum recognizes the value of childrens
lives in the present, not just in preparation for the future.
Each class has a daily schedule that you should receive, showing a typical day for your child. We provide a
wide variety of educational toys, games, and activities that are age appropriate. A supervised rest period is
provided for children age 4 and under each afternoon. Children are encouraged to lie on their cots for 30
minutes if they are not asleep after that time a quiet alternate activity is provided. Please talk with your
childs teacher about your older childs napping habits.
Weather permitting; we go outside each day. A Kids Place has a fenced in well equipped play area outside.
Also, the children walk to the park, library, and other areas within reasonable distances when the weather is
nice. On days that weather does not allow outside time or there are pollution alerts, we incorporate gross motor
activities indoors.
A Kids Place schedules a photographer to take class and individual pictures each fall. Purchase of pictures is
optional.
The teachers often take photographs of the children throughout the day and during special events to post
throughout the room and center. This is a good way of documentation to show what goes on throughout the
day.
A Kids Place is on the bus route for Huntingburg Elementary School and Dubois-Perry-Spencer Exceptional
Childs Co-op.

Assessment
Assessment is an ongoing process throughout our school, which involves formal tests and information
gathering through informal processes. Children are assessed through observation techniques in the room
during regular class time and work one on one with the lead teacher during formal assessment. We use this
information to inform planning in all curriculum areas to identify the childrens individual needs and potential so
that they may also be involved in their own learning. It also enables us to monitor childrens progress and
ensures continuity throughout the school. The information gathered during assessments is communicated with
parents informally at least quarterly and formally twice a year at Parent Teacher Conferences. Meetings and
conferences can be requested by parents any time throughout the year. Information will be presented in a

language other than English when requested by the family. The information gathered is placed in the childs
confidential file at the center and is available upon request and at each parent/teacher conference. Teachers
include information gathered from families in assessment to help identify special interests and needs.

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We use several assessment tools, including anecdotal records, portfolios, developmental checklists, and
ISTAR-KR. ISTAR-KR assessments are elective and there is an information brochure included in your childs
enrollment packet with a more detailed description. Our lead teachers have all been trained by someone from
the Indiana Department of Education on how to use the ISTAR-KR tool. In addition, our teachers attend
multiple trainings throughout the year on assessment strategies and curriculum. Additional information about
the assessment tools used is available from the lead teacher or director.

Ways Parents Can Help

When your child attends A Kids Place Day Care, in a sense, the whole family is attending. The relationship of
you and your child with your childs teacher is very important. The goal of the Teacher and parents are the
same to provide a safe, nurturing environment for the child to promote the development and well-being of
your child. With this in mind, A Kids Place has developed the following goals in working with parents.
Teachers work in partnership with families, maintain regular and frequent two-way communication with families,
as well as an annual conference. Teachers acknowledge and respect parents choices and goals for their
children without abdicating their professional responsibility to the child.
Parents are welcome at the day care at all times. Special Guests or programs would be welcome. If you or
someone you know would like to present a program for children, please tell us about it. It could be a parent
playing an instrument, telling a story, demonstration, etc.
A Kids Place welcomes volunteers. If you, a family member, or friend would like to give of your time we would
appreciate using your time and talents to better our center.
Teachers involve parents in assessing and planning for their child, as well as participating in decision making
regarding the childs care, whether it be time to start potty training, changing rooms, etc.
A positive relationship between teachers and parents requires mutual respect, cooperation, and responsibility.
The goal of A Kids Place is for teachers and families to work together to achieve success for their child.
Some tips that might help ease your child in to child care:

Get to know your childs teacher and caregivers. Be positive when dropping them off talk about their
friends, their favorite activities they may do, etc.
Ask your child about their day: what they played with, whom they played with, etc., take an interest in
the work they bring home.
Help your child to learn to respect and listen to their teachers and caregivers.
Regular attendance, except when ill, helps your child adjust easier and also helps teach dependability.
Please let the teacher know of any daily situation that might affect the childs behavior along with any
change of routine or schedule.
Watch for notices in the classroom, in your childs cubby, or in the entranceway. Teachers and

caregivers will let you know of any special days in the classroom, staff changes, or regulation changes.
Please do not send toys, games, candy, or other food to day care with your child. The Indiana State
Board of Health suggests no necklaces, chains, or beads worn by children.

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A Kids Place is a not-forprofit that relies on the support of the community and our families. We continue to
look for innovative ways to cut costs and keep tuition reasonable. From time to time, we ask for volunteers to
help whether its helping at the Herbstfest booth or hanging bulletin boards. If you have a skill, let us know
and we may ask for assistance and/or advice. Funds are used to purchase items for classrooms, the
playground, and operating expenses.

Inclusion
The goal of inclusion is for ALL kids to be able to do their personal best, feel successful and truly be members
of their group regardless of any special needs they may have. The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of
1992 assures that all kids have the same rights to quality child care. A Kids Place considers every request for
enrollment, even if it means a few changes in the program, staffing, or layout.
A Kids Place believes in best practice for young children, regardless of the abilities of the children enrolled in
the program. Inclusion simply means that our program will meet a childs individual needs regardless of
whether or not they have a disability, through appropriate practices.

Reporting of child abuse & neglect

Day care personnel are among the most effective advocates for children. Because of the special relationship
between teacher and child, it is essential that teachers respond to a child who needs help.
Indiana laws specify that day care personnel who have a reasonable cause to believe that a child is being
abused or neglected must report that suspicion to Child Protective Services or the police. In Indiana, the
failure to report suspected abuse or neglect is a crime punishable by up to 6 months imprisonment and a
$1,000 fine. Any one who reports possible abuse or neglect is immune from criminal or civil liability for doing
so as long as the reporter was acting in good faith.
If a child is suspected of abusing another child at our daycare, the child suspected of inflicting the abuse will be
dismissed from the program immediately. Depending on circumstances, the board will determine whether the
dismissal is permanent, or temporary and may require parents/guardians to seek professional help for the child
prior to re-enrollment.
Staff at A Kids Place are trained annually on recognizing indicators of child abuse and neglect. Please
contact the director to review A Kids Place personnel policy on reporting abuse or neglect.

Enrollment Procedures
Applications for enrollment and all necessary forms are available in the directors office. After the application
has been submitted, A Kids Place will contact you with the availability of care. Required forms prior to
admission include, but are not limited to:

Admission application

Intake agreement

Child Information Sheet

Medical and Emergency Information

Parent/Notification/Child Pick-up Card

Food Program Enrollment

Child Care Consent

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In addition, we need the following for infants and toddlers:

Infant/Toddler Intake Agreement

Obligation to Serve Infants in the CACFP

Infant feeding plan

Within the first 30 days of enrollment, parents need to submit the following:

Copy of birth certificate

Health Record (physical form). Children two years of age and younger, shall have an annual health
examination and submit documentation of such each year.

Immunization records

Medication Order Form (as needed)

The Educational Coordinator will run monthly reports listing which children have requirements due and will
notify parents. Parents must provide evidence of an appointment for those services before the childs entry
into the program and as a condition of remaining enrolled in the program. For children who are underimmunized, parents must provide supporting evidence from a health professional or documentation of familys
beliefs.
A Kids Place maintains a waiting list for availability of care. Priority is given to families with children already in
our program. After this consideration, open positions are given on a first come/first serve basis.
We encourage you and your child to visit the center prior to the first day of your childs attendance. Feel free to
talk to the Director or your caregiver if you have any questions.

First Day
Children often have a hard time saying good-bye to their parents. Please arrive a few minutes early to help
your child get involved or feel comfortable. Then say goodbye and reassure your child that you will return, or
tell your child who will be picking them up. The staff is there to comfort your child and to ease them into play
when they are ready. Most children calm down a few minutes after their parent leaves. You may call the center
at anytime to check on your childs well being.

Items to Bring the First Day

Any remaining admission forms

Comfort item, such as a teddy bear, doll, etc.
Complete change of clothes to be kept at the center
Small blanket and pillow for nap time

We discourage children from bringing games or toys except for Show and Tell

Clothing
Our center recognizes that play is the most important learning vehicle for children. Please bring your child
dressed comfortably in play clothes. It is recommended that your child wear tennis shoes or rubber soled
shoes. Children are not to wear flip flops or soft shoes such as Crocs. We would like to avoid any unnecessary
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Outdoor Clothing
Children will play outside every day unless the wind chill is below 25 degrees, or the weather is inclement.
Please dress children in warm coats, gloves, hats, etc., when the weather dictates. Your childs name needs to
be on each article for safe return.

Preventative Products
The early childhood years are a unique and critical developmental period in many respects, including the
potential for sun damage from ultraviolet radiation. Accordingly, we will ask that parents complete a
Preventative Products Consent form allowing the staff to apply sunscreen and/or insect repellent to your child.
We will only use repellents containing DEET and these will only be applied to children over 2 months of age
one time daily. Sunscreen must have UVB and UVA protection of SPF 15 or higher. We must have a signed
Preventative Products form in order to apply these items.

Medications
Medications prescribed for your child must be kept in the original container with the pharmacy label showing
the prescription number, date filled, physicians name, directions for use and the childs name. At enrollment,
parents will be given a form to be signed by their physician allowing the use of over-the-counter medications.
This form specifies dosage and frequency of use for each medication (cough syrup, Benadryl, Tylenol, etc.) for
your childs age and weight. A Kids Place requires the parents signature before any medications can be
administered.

Illness Policy
If a child has a common cold and/or fever lower than 100.5 degrees, he/she is welcome to participate as long
as the child is comfortable and having a quality day.
The following symptoms require that the child be excluded from the program until he/she is fever and/or
symptom free for twenty-four hours:

fever of 100.5 or greater

vomiting
diarrhea (more than 3 watery stools with accompanying symptoms)

excessive crying or irritability

Parents will be contacted if their child develops these symptoms while at A Kids Place. The sick child will be
allowed to rest with supervision until a family member is able to come. A note from your childs doctor stating
that the child has been examined and that the child does not have a contagious illness will be taken into
consideration for the child to return prior to the 24 hours will be taken into consideration if requested by the
parent.
Children with any illness or communicable disease that requires prescription medication MUST be excluded

from care until they have received the medication for a full twenty-four hours. These illnesses include but are
not limited to scabies, pink eye, and thrush. Children with head lice cannot return until nit-free and checked by
the Center Director or another staff member.
If deemed necessary, 911 will be called immediately. After 911 has been contacted, the parents or emergency
contacts will be reached. It is vital that our center has current telephone numbers, work addresses and
emergency contact names so that families are notified of the emergency as quickly as possible.

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We are affiliated with the closest hospital and ambulance service, which is Memorial Hospital, Jasper,
Indiana. In addition, Dr. Rachelle Sherer of Sherer Family Medicine is our consulting physician.

Discipline
Discipline is too frequently associated with the concepts of punishment and obedience. It should be a
problem solving response utilized by parents and teachers to help children learn. It should teach and
direct.
Discipline is effective when children are taught self-control and other skills needed to develop
successful relationships. Through effective discipline teachers and parents guide children through the
difficulties of growth and demonstrate sincere love and concern for the childrens well being. Children
should be encouraged to use their own words and solutions in order to resolve their own
interpersonal conflicts.
Rather than permissiveness, effective discipline involves reasonable firmness along with warmth
instead of restriction. It demonstrates a democratic respect for children and enables them to reach
out confidently to others.
Staff will never use physical punishment or any other cruel, harsh, or punitive punishment. No person
shall ever be permitted to use any frightening or humiliating method to control the actions of a child.
Consequences need to be immediate and logical, and will never be associated with food, rest or
toileting needs. Time out is not permitted. If staff feel that a child needs to be removed momentarily
to regain composure, the child will be supervised throughout the removal and a teacher will work with
the child to solve and prevent the problem from reoccurring. (1.B.10)
In cases when behaviors are repeatedly destructive, harmful and threatening to other children in the
class, a conference will be held between the Director, the childs teacher, and the childs parent. A
behavior management plan will be developed in an attempt to meet the childs needs. At this
conference, additional professionals may be recommended for evaluation of the child. If these
strategies prove to be ineffective, A Kids Place, will decide if the child can continue to participate in
our program. We reserve the right to dismiss any child whose behavior is detrimental to the class as a
whole; as we reserve the right to discontinue care to any child whose parents will not meet to develop
the behavior management plan.

Meals
A Kids Place plans their menus with care to make them both nutritious and good to eat for the
children. Breakfast or a light snack is offered to children who arrive before 8:00 a.m. Lunch is served
between 11:00 to 12:00, depending which room your child is in. Milk is always offered. We serve
breakfast, morning snack, lunch, and an afternoon snack. Meals and snacks are posted in each
classroom as well as on the parent information board. We use a rotating four week schedule. All
foods prepare and served must comply with the dietary regulations and sanitary standards of the
State Board of Health, and A Kids Place is subject to inspections by the State Board of Health as
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In addition, A Kids Place is a participant in the Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP). You
should receive a CACFP Enrollment form in your enrollment packet along with income guidelines for
free and reduced meals. If you think you may qualify, please see the Director for an application.
Through this program, we receive federal funds to provide nutritious meals to children attending. This
program also gives us access to training on things such as menu planning.
Children with special dietary needs can be accommodated with a physicians note. Food allergies,
and belief-based food restrictions need to be brought to the staffs attention prior to admission.
Alternative sources of the required food type will be provided.
The U.S Department of Agriculture prohibits discrimination against its customers, employees, and applicants
for employment on the bases of race, color, national origin, age, disability, sex, gender identity, religion,
reprisal, and where applicable, political beliefs, marital status, familial or parental status, sexual orientation, or
all or part of an individuals income is derived from any public assistance program, or protected genetic
information in employment or in any program or activity conducted or funded by the Department. (Not all
prohibited bases will apply to all programs and/or employment activities.)
If you wish to file a Civil Rights program complaint of discrimination, complete the USDA Program
Discrimination Complaint Form, found online at http://www.ascr.usda.gov/complaint_filing_cust.html, or at any
USDA office, or call (866) 632-9992 to request the form. You may also write a letter containing all of the
information requested in the form. Send your completed complaint form or letter to us by mail at U.S.
Department of Agriculture, Director, Office of Adjudication, 1400 Independence Avenue, S.W., Washington,
D.C. 20250-9410, by fax (202) 690-7442 or email at [email protected].
Individuals who are deaf, hard of hearing or have speech disabilities may contact USDA through the Federal
Relay Service at (800) 877-8339; or (800) 845-6136 (Spanish).
For any other information dealing with Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) issues, persons
should either contact the USDA SNAP Hotline Number at (800) 221-5689, which is also in Spanish or call the
State Information/Hotline Numbers (click the link for a listing of hotline numbers by State); found online at
http://www.fns.usda.gov/snap/contact_info/hotlines.htm.
USDA is an equal opportunity provider and employer.

Birthdays and Special Occasions

Parents are encouraged to celebrate birthdays and special occasions with their childs classroom. We
encourage parents to focus on special activities rather than food. If parents do elect to bring food, we
encourage you to provide healthy snacks and treats. Parents are welcome to send birthday treats for
their child to share with the class. All edible treats brought for the children MUST be purchased from a
store or bakery and they must be brought to the center in the original, unopened packages. This is a
ruling by the State Board of Health. Please let the staff know what you are planning to bring.

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Infant Feeding
A Kids Place will provide Enfamil formula to babies still drinking formula. If your child requires special
formula, you have the option of providing your own. When table foods are introduced, the center
provides rice cereal and stage two fruits and vegetables. Any additional table foods are welcome but
are to be provided by the parents.
We welcome nursing mothers in our isolation room to nurse their infants. We will refrigerate breast
milk as well. Sufficient bottles need to be provided daily so that the baby has plenty of food to feed on
demand.
All infants must have a signed physician-approved feeding plan before admittance. Any changes
thereafter do not need physician approval.

Program Information
Hours
A Kids Place has the following hours: Monday through Friday, 5:45 a.m. until 6:00 p.m. When
children are present, there are always at least two employees.

Holiday Closings
A Kids Place observes the following holidays for which you are responsible for payment as a regular
attendance day:
New Years Day

Good Friday

Memorial Day

Independence Day

Labor Day

Thanksgiving

Christmas Day

Christmas Eve

Unplanned Closings
If A Kids Place needs to close due to weather or other emergency, such as power or water outages,
announcements will be on WITZ 104.7, WBDC 100.9, A Kid's Place Facebook page, and texts and
emails.
We reserve the right to close if more than half of the children are absent. We reserve the right to
close if INDOT's Travel Advisory map shows Dubois County under an orange or red advisory warning.
Otherwise, the center will open and close as normally scheduled.

Arrival and Dismissal

We ask that you have your children here no later than 9:00 am each day. This is when our teachers
begin their structured activities. All children must be accompanied by an adult when inside the
building. At arrival, please take your child to their classroom and check in at the computer in the
entryway. This is where you give permission for us to take your child on field trips. We cannot allow
parents to drop off/pick up their children without signing the child out.
No child will be released to an intoxicated or impaired person. Should an impaired person insist on
picking up a child, the police will be notified immediately.

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Authorization of Adults for Pickup

Please notify staff is someone else will be picking up your child. Staff will require a photo identification
and will release your child only if the person is on the pick up list or with prior authorization from a
parent. A telephone call or written note is sufficient authorization.

Absence
Please call the center when your child will be absent. This helps us keep accurate count of children
and maintain staff ratio. Every child enrolled will be charged for the number of days enrolled,
regardless of attendance.

Change of Information
It is critical that we have current workplaces, telephone numbers, addresses, and emergency contact
names provided to us. If there is a change in any of this information, please notify the center as soon
as possible. Information can be given to the director, the directors assistant or any teacher and the
changes will be made to your childs file. All pertinent information regarding personal information is
kept confidential.

Extended Leave Policy

If a parent wishes to revoke a child from our care for a period of time, the parent may elect to pay
tuition for the duration of the leave. If a parent does not wish to pay the tuition during the leave period,
the parent may withdraw the child and attempt to re-enroll at a later date. Under this option, a place
will not be held for the child and the parent must understand that re-enrollment is dependent of
availability of care.

Tuition
A Kids Place requires payment in advance for services to be rendered. The first tuition payment is
due the childs first day of attendance. Tuition is charged weekly.
There is a $5.00 late fee for any tuition received after Friday. Tuition is considered delinquent after
two weeks. At this time, your child may not return to the center until tuition is paid up to date. Any
returned check is subject to a fee of $25.

Tuition rates are determined by the age of the child. Current tuition rates are available upon request.

Additional Fees
A Kids Place has a one time enrollment fee of $45 for the first child, and $20 per additional child.
There is also a twice yearly supply fee due in March 15 th and October 15th of each year.
A summer fee is charged for school age children. This fee allows the children to participate in the
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If you are unable to pick up your child by 6:00, there is a $1.00 fee per minute after 6:00 p.m. If your
child is in attendance over 10 hours on a given day, there is an additional charge of $5.00 per child
per day.
If you choose to withdraw your child, two weeks notice is expected. The parent is responsible for
tuition for the final two weeks if no notice is given.

Parents Rights and Responsibilities

A Kids Place believes in parental involvement in our childcare program. Parents are a childs first
teacher and when a child enrolls, the teachers and parents become partners in the childs education
and development. Parents have the right to:
visit at any time
request individual conferences
confidentiality of information in their childs record
a copy of their childs record
amend their childs record by adding information
In addition to these rights, parents have many opportunities to be involved in their childs classroom.
Parents can assist with activities, read stories, or help teachers with special events. We welcome
parents with talents and hobbies to share these talents with our children.

Parent/Teacher Communication
A Kids Place encourages parents to regularly communicate with the teachers in their childs room.
Feel free to ask questions about your childs day and what was done in class. The teachers either
send home a daily report or keep a daily journal in the classroom about your childs activities. It is the
parents responsibility to read the journal page and daily sheets to stay informed of the classes
interests and achievements.
Questions and concerns are taken very seriously and will be addressed in a timely manner. Parents
may voice their concerns with the teaching staff or the center director. The partnership of parent and
teacher, however, works best with continued, open communication. Please tell the teaching staff if
they are doing a good job or if you are pleased with the care they provide.

The Parent Bulletin Board is located in the hallway near the directors office. Special events and
center information will be listed in our monthly newsletter and posted in the entryway.
Thank you for choosing A Kids Place. We hope you and your child will have a wonderful learning
experience. Please contact us with any questions.

Director -

Meredith Boyles

Assistant -

Deanna Vonderheide
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Board of Directors
President Andrea Tooley
Vice President Jeromy Giles
Treasurer Penny Piersol
Secretary Stephanie Oxley
Members Ashley Blessinger, Adam Christmas, Cathy LaRoche, Allison Menke, Mary
Roby, Rachel Steckler

CHILDREN LEARN WHAT THEY LIVE

If a child lives with criticism, he learns to condemn.

If a child lives with hostility, he learns to fight.
If a child lives with ridicule, he learns to be shy.
If a child lives with shame, he learns to feel guilty.
If a child lives with tolerance, he learns to be patient.
If a child lives with praise, he learns to appreciate.
If a child lives with encouragement, he learns confidence
If a child lives with fairness, he learns justice.
If a child lives with security, he learns to have faith.
If a child lives with approval, he learns to like himself.
If a child lives with acceptance and friendship,
He learns to find love in the world.

Dorothy Lou Nolte

This policy meets NAEYC Accreditation Standard(s)/Criteria:
1.B.10, 2.A.01