Discipline & Guidance

The staff at Cedar Grove Group Daycare believe that children thrive in an environment that is secure, predictable, nurturing and supportive.

We set clear and reasonable limits to ensure the safety of each child, the protection of their rights (and those of others), and protection of property. When a child’s behavior exceeds the limits, we guide him/her in a manner that is firm and positive and maintains a child’s self-respect. We acknowledge the child’s feelings and help him/her to learn to be considerate of the feelings of others while focusing on the behavior rather than the child.

Our class size is small and activities are planned to ensure that children will successfully meet the challenges and learn positive ways of interacting with each other.

When children do act out, we will respond in an appropriate manner. You can rest assured that your child will NEVER be subjected to:

• shoving, hitting, spanking, or any form of corporal punishment
• harsh, belittling, or degrading treatment — whether verbal, emotional, or physical — that would humiliate the child or undermine the child’s self-respect
• being confined or physically restrained, or being kept apart from the other children without adult supervision as a form of punishment
• being deprived of meals, snacks, rest, or necessary use of a toilet.

We will also ensure that no child enrolled in the daycare, while under the care or supervision of the center, is subjected to emotional, physical, or sexual abuse, or to physical or emotional neglect.

• There are so many words which describe Sheila's incredible talent as a teacher and caregiver. She is loving, enthusiastic, creative, patient and so much more.

  Sheila cares for each child individually, she listens and understands each one so well. We have had two boys lucky enough to spend time at Sheila's and they have both learned so much through the monthly theme's, creative activity and play. It is obvious how much time and preparation is put into every day to make learning fun for everyone. She is a master at teaching respect, friendship and fairness to the children.

  Thank you Sheila for all you do, we don't know what we'd do without you!

  -- Ward & Nancy Ellis-Winters (Ethan and Zachary's parents)

  I can't say enough about my experience with Sheila! She is absolutely wonderful with the children. She's loving, creative, and nurturing. She monitors their behavior carefully and helps them cultivate positive communication skills even as she teaches them the importance of healthy boundaries.

  -- Brenda Gerbrandt, whose two children each attended Sheila's daycare for two years