Discipline Policy At the Barrington school and Jelly Bean Junction, the safety of our students is our priority. We always rely on the teachers and staff as the first line of defense in keeping the children within our centers safe. For this reason, it is imperative that all staff members understand the expectations for care and discipline. After reading the allowable, and prohibited, discipline techniques detailed below then signing the statement, you acknowledge that you understand and will abide by the expectations.
Allowable Discipline Techniques
1. Setting clear limits.
2. Redirecting to an appropriate activity.
3. Showing positive alternatives.
4. Modeling the desired behavior.
5. Reinforcing appropriate behavior.
6. Encouraging children to control their own behavior, cooperate with others and solve
problems by talking.
Prohibited Discipline Techniques
The following techniques or practices shall not be used by any child care staff member or
employee of a licensed child care center as a means to control or discipline children:
1. Abuse, endanger or neglect of children, including shaking a baby.
2. Utilize cruel, harsh, unusual, or extreme techniques.
3. Utilize any form of corporal punishment.
4. Delegate children to manage or discipline other children.
5. Use physical restraints on a child.
6. Restrain a child by any means, including prone restraint of a child. Prone restraint is defined as
all items or measures used to limit or control the movement or normal functioning of any portion,
or all, of a child's body while the child is in a face-down position. Prone restraint includes physical
or mechanical restraint.
7. Place children in a locked room or confine children in any enclosed area.
8. Confine children to equipment such as cribs or high chairs.
9. Humiliate, threaten or frighten children.
10. Subject children to profane language or verbal abuse.
11. Make derogatory or sarcastic remarks about children or their families including but not
limited to cultures, nationalities, race, religion, or beliefs.
12. Punish children for failure to eat or sleep or for toileting accidents.
13. Withhold any food (including snacks and treats), beverages or water, rest or toilet use.
14. Punish an entire group of children due to the unacceptable behavior of one or a few.
15. Isolate and restrict children from any or all activities for an extended period.
I have read the allowable, and prohibited, discipline techniques detailed above. I acknowledge that I understand the importance of a child’s safety and recognize the role I play in the safety of the children placed within my care. I understand that the Barrington School and Jelly Bean Junction has a zero-tolerance policy for employees when allowable techniques are not used and/or when prohibited techniques are used. In these incidences, the Barrington School and Jelly Bean Junction will take statements from all witnesses involved and reserves the right to terminate any employee in violation of this policy. I Agree Professional Development & Health and Safety Trainings Each childcare staff member of a child day-care center annually shall complete 6 hours of professional development training. More hours may be required and will be determined by your center’s Step Up to Quality rating. We will offer professional development for our employees; these classes will be offered evenings and weekends. The following health and safety trainings will not count toward the professional development requirement and will be required to be completed within one year of employment: CPR
First Aid
Management of Communicable Disease
Child Abuse Recognition and Prevention The Barrington School will pay for these classes with the stipulation that you will maintain your employment for one year from the date of the training. If you terminate your employment within the one year window of time, the cost will be deducted from your final paycheck. I have carefully and thoroughly read, and understand, the policy regarding professional development and health and safety trainings. I agree to the policy, without reservation, and will abide by Jelly Bean Junction and The Barrington School’s professional development and health and safety training rules and regulations. I Agree Authorization for Payroll Deductions I give The Barrington School and Jelly Bean Junction permission to deduct, from my paycheck, the cost of any an all of the deductions below when applicable: Cost of Physical, Vaccinations and other test necessary for employment performed at “Doctor’s Urgent Care”
Loss, Damage, or destruction of Barrington School property
Insurance Payments
CDA Classes and/or test
Finger Prints and Background Check
Uniforms
Child Care Tuition I have carefully and throughly read, and understand, the company's policy on payroll deductions. I Agree Right to Withold I understand that the following forms MUST be completed, and returned to the Director immediately. I also understand that if I have not completed and returned any of the following forms, that my first (and/or next) paycheck will be held until all forms are completed and returned to the Director. Fingerprint Scan
Background request (JFS01175) submitted through occrra.org
Medical Statement
Proof of tdap vaccination
Diploma and/or transcript (High School or higher)
Proof of completion of all required childcare trainings through occrra.org
Employee profile
W4
IT-4
I-9
Two forms of identification
Insurance selection forms
Enrollment form/salary reducation agreement
Employee Contract & Confidentality agreement
Direct Deposit Authorization
Emergency notification form
Food Employee or Conditional Employee Reporting Agreement
Completed application/resume
Completion of all required orientation trainings through Trello I have carefully and throughly read, and understand, the company's policy on witholding current or future paychecks. I Agree Nametag Charge I acknoledge that I will receive a name tag at the start of my employment. I understand that if my position is terminated (by employee or employer) that the name tag is to be returned, in good condition, or my final paycheck will be charged $12.00. I also understand that if my final paycheck does not cover this full amount that I am still responsible for the cost of the name tag. I have carefully and throughly read, and understand, the company's policy on the charge for a nametag upon employment termination. I Agree Company Termination Agreement I understand when my position is terminated (by employee or employer) for any reason, that my position will be terminated from all companies: Consolidated Learning Center, Inc., Jelly Bean Junction Learning Centers, and The
Barrington School. I have carefully and throughly read, and understand, the company's policy regarding termination from all companies. I Agree Clean-up Procedures for Vomit/Fecal Accidents
The 2013 FDA Food Code requires that all food establishments have a procedure for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events. The requirement is specified under Regulations 2-501.11 and states
A FOOD ESTABLISHMENT shall have procedures for EMPLOYEES to follow when responding to vomiting or diarrheal events that involve the discharge of vomitus or fecal matter onto surfaces in the FOOD ESTABLISHMENT. The procedures shall address the specific actions EMPLOYEES must take to minimize the spread of contamination and the exposure of EMPLOYEES, consumers, FOOD, and surfaces to vomitus or fecal matter. Note: Effective cleaning of vomitus and fecal matter in a food establishment should be handled differently from routine cleaning procedures. Vomiting and diarrheal accidents should be cleaned up using the following recommended steps: Segregate the area.
Wear disposable gloves during cleaning. To help prevent the spread of disease, it is recommended that a disposable mask and/or cover gown (or apron) be worn when cleaning liquid matter
Wipe up the matter with towels and dispose into a plastic garbage bag.
Mix a chlorine bleach solution that is stronger than the chlorine bleach used for general cleaning [the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends 1000-5000 ppm or 5-25 tablespoons of household bleach (5.25%) per gallon of water]. Note: quaternary ammonia is not an effective sanitizer for Norovirus
Apply the bleach solution an allow it to remain wet in the affected area for at least 10 minutes. Allow to air dry. Dispose of any remaining sanitizer solution once the accident has been cleaned up.
Discard gloves, mask, and gown cover (or apron) in a plastic bag
Take measures to dispose of and/or clean and disinfect the tools and equipment used to clean up vomit and fecal matter
Properly wash hands
Discard any food that may have been exposed
Minimize the risk of disease transmission through the prompt removal of ill employees, customers and others from areas of food preparation, service, and storage. Additional references:
FDA 2013 Food Code: http://www.fda.gov/Food/GuidanceRegulations/RetailFoodProtection/FoodCode/ucm374275.htm
Center for Disease Control: Preventing Norovirus Infection: http://www.cdc.gov/norovirus/preventing-infection.html I have carefully and throughly read, and understand, the company's policy regarding clean-up procedures for vomit/fecal accidents. I Agree | 