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NEP 2020 
Admission Form Partnerships with families
Information for Parents
Established relationships with parents means we can share information positively and effectively to support children as much as possible.
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Hours of Operation
Open from 9-6:30PM
Understanding children’s behavior
Behavior Guidance
Positive and consistent techniques should be used to encourage children whose play actions are both appropriate and inappropriate.
🌟 Our Approach to Guidance & Discipline
At Little Graduates, we believe in respectful, gentle guidance that helps children grow into confident, kind, and independent individuals. Our preferred practices include:
Positive reinforcement – Encouraging appropriate behavior through kind words, gestures, and acknowledgment of effort.
Redirection with empathy – Gently guiding children away from unsafe or unkind behavior toward positive alternatives.
Clear, calm instructions – One clear verbal request (ensuring the child understands), followed by gentle support if needed.
Skill-building through practice – Helping children learn self-discipline by teaching and modeling expected behaviors consistently.
Empowering choices – Offering age-appropriate options and helping children follow through, building their decision-making skills and independence.
🚫 Prohibited Practices at Little Graduates
To ensure a safe, respectful, and nurturing environment for every child, the following actions are strictly not allowed by staff, volunteers, or parents:
No corporal punishment – This includes spanking, hitting, shaking, or any form of physical discipline.
No harsh or degrading treatment – Threats, yelling, shaming, or any actions that undermine a child’s self-worth are not tolerated.
No deprivation of basic needs – Food, water, rest, clothing, or comfort will never be withheld as a form of discipline.
No physical confinement – Children will never be locked in a room or restricted from exiting any space.
No locked exits – Under no circumstances will doors be locked to confine children within the premises.