Frequently Asked Questions

 To enroll your child at Lion Of Judah Academy, please begin by visiting our website or calling us to schedule a tour. You can easily schedule a tour online by clicking on the 'Schedule a Tour' tab. During your visit, you'll have the opportunity to tour our home and familiarize yourself with our daily schedule and routine. If you find our program suitable for your child and wish to proceed with enrollment, we will provide you with an enrollment packet. Following this, we will be in touch to offer any additional information or support you may need throughout the enrollment process. 

At Lion Of Judah Academy, we take pride in offering nutritious meals throughout the day, including breakfast, lunch, snacks, and dinner for the children in our care. Our program actively participates in the Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP), ensuring that our meals meet federal nutrition guidelines and standards.

We understand the importance of catering to individual dietary needs and preferences. If your child has any specific dietary restrictions or allergies, please inform us upon enrollment. We are committed to accommodating these requirements to ensure the safety and well-being of all children under our supervision.

 At Lion of Judah Family Childcare, our foundation is deeply rooted in Christian values. Our holistic approach to childcare ensures that every activity is imbued with Christ-centered teachings. From morning prayers before meals and snacks to integrating religious instruction into our daily routines, we offer a nurturing environment where faith is seamlessly woven into each child's educational journey. Alongside our play-based curriculum, which prioritizes social-emotional, language and literacy, cognitive, and physical development, we provide a comprehensive religious education program to support spiritual growth and exploration.

Praise and positive reinforcement are effective methods of behavior management of children. When children receive positive, nonviolent, and understanding interactions from adults and others, they develop good self-concepts, problem solving abilities, and self-discipline. 

Children's behavior will be guided by setting clear limits or rules for children. We will talk with children about expected behaviors and model those behaviors consistently for them. We will state positively what children can do, using specific terms (e.g., "you need to walk" rather than "don't run"). Undesirable behavior will be redirected to another activity. Children will be given a wide variety of age-appropriate activities to choose from and will be given the attention they need before they demand it. Behavior management will be for the purpose of helping children develop self-control, self-esteem, and respect for the rights of others.

Based on this belief, Lion of Judah Family Childcare uses a positive approach to discipline and practices the following discipline and behavior management techniques.

Lion of Judah Family Childcare Discipline Practices:

· Children learn by examples. Therefore adults must serve as good role models and must model acceptable behavior by using polite language in mild voices at all times. Adults must develop positive relationships with children by expressing interest in each child and his activities.

· Encouragement and praise is the basis of the discipline policy of the center.

· Staff will ignore inappropriate behavior when the behavior can be tolerated. When the behavior can no longer be ignored, we will Provide alternatives and redirect children to acceptable activity.

· When a child misbehaves, staff will talk with the child quietly to explain why the behavior was wrong. An example of appropriate behavior will be given. Limits will be consistent and firm. The rules will not change from day to day.

· If a child continues to display the inappropriate behavior after all possible behavior management techniques have been exhausted, “Time Out” will be used. Lion of Judah Family Childcare believes that at times students who have behavior problems need a period of time during which they are separated by some physical space in the room. Physical separation from others may help a child gain control as well as reduce the reinforcement that is gotten from other students. It is not a time to enter into a contest of wills with the child.

· “Time Out” will be used with children who are at least two years and older. If “time out” is not appropriate for the younger child, he will be removed from the situation.

· During “time out”, the child will be seated in a chair apart from the group but not out of sight of the staff. The length of time that a child is required to sit in time out depends on his age – 3 years-olds, three minutes, 4 year-olds, four minutes. Staff must explain to the child why he is being required to sit in time out.

· Staff must always make clear to a child that it is the child’s behavior that is wrong. No child will be called bad or made to feel bad about him/herself.

· If a child persists in the inappropriate behavior, staff will confer with the Director of the center and parents(s) to discuss a plan of action.

Disciplinary Practices Not Used in This Center:

· The licensee, staff, volunteers, substitutes or any other individuals connected with this center will not subject any child to injurious treatment. Corporal punishment or physical discipline will not be used. This includes but is not limited to tapping, slapping, spanking, hitting, biting, pinching, pushing, pulling or shaking of children.

· A child will not be subjected to verbal abuse, such as shouting, cursing, shaming, or ridiculing. We do not use any strategy that threatens, intimidates, or forces a child.  Discipline methods, which create undue discomfort, will not be used. A child will never be isolated out of sight of staff, left unattended or without supervision.

· No child in this center will be forced to eat. No child will be punished for not eating. We do not use food or meals as a form of reward or punishment.

· Vigorous outdoor play is a necessary activity to ensure the health and well-being of children. Children will not be deprived of outdoor play as punishment.