Orange County Parent Child Center

Our focus is on helping children learn appropriate behaviors by modeling actions and words/signs for expressing their needs and wants, as well as redirecting children toward acceptable choices. This positive child guidance is integrated into an environment with an eye on preventing conflict and coaching through difficult situations as much as possible. (For example: multiple copies of high preference items, time built in for thoughtful, low stress transitions and activities that teach coping skills and regulation from an early age). Developmental anticipatory guidance for staff and parents is also helpful in understanding what behaviors may be around the corner at certain milestones (such as biting during teething, resting less just before a spurt in motor skills, etc). Planning together for how our team wants to work on these behaviors in a consistent manner includes open communication with the family. In situations where behaviors may be persistent or may endanger the safety of the child or others, our team will request a meeting with the parents to focus more specifically on collaborative planning and monitoring of the situation. Regular observations and reflective supervision will continue to ensure consistency amongst staff and create opportunities for improvement.