🎉 Welcome to Our Play Space!

Let’s work together to keep this a safe, joyful place to play and connect.

🧒 Supervision

• Children must be actively supervised by a parent or caregiver at all times.

• This is not a drop-off space — adults must remain on-site (unless noted for a specific class).

💛 Be Kind & Respectful

• Please treat others the way you want to be treated.

• Share toys and take turns — everyone is here to play!

• Use kind words and gentle hands.

🧼 Clean Play

• Wash or sanitize hands before entering the space.

• No food or drink in the play zones (snacks in designated areas only).

• If a toy gets mouthed or dirty, place it a "Yuck Bin" for cleaning.

🧸 Toys & Materials

• Please leave toys and materials in their play areas.

• Handle toys gently — if something breaks, let a staff member know.

• No toys leave the space unless they’ve been checked out from the Play Library.

🧘 Wellness First

• Please stay home if you or your child is sick.

• Help us keep the space healthy for everyone.

🧭 Respect the Space

• Wear grip socks in designated areas where shoes are not allowed.

• Walk inside — no running, climbing furniture, or throwing toys.

• Keep personal items in designated areas.

• Choose age appropriate items. Please only play with one or two items/sets at a time.

• Tidy up your play area before moving on.

👂 Questions or Concerns?

Our team is here to help! Just ask a staff member or contact us at hello@wonderplaylearning.com

For Staff, Volunteers, & Families Supervising Children

At My WonderPlay, we believe children thrive in nurturing environments where guidance is grounded in love, respect, and consistency. Our Positive Discipline Policy reflects our commitment to developmentally appropriate practices, fostering self-regulation, empathy, and joyful learning through creative play.

🌱 Guiding Philosophy

We believe:

• Children learn best through connection, modeling, and meaningful play

• Mistakes are opportunities for learning

• Adults are co-regulators and coaches

• Respectful discipline teaches skills

🎯 Discipline Goals

Our aim is to:

• Support children in developing self-control and emotional regulation

• Promote safe, respectful behavior in shared spaces

• Equip children with tools for problem-solving and empathy

• Guide behavior in ways that are kind, firm, and consistent

🛠️ Strategies We Use

1. Modeling Appropriate Behavior
Adults demonstrate kindness, patience, and calm responses in daily interactions.

2. Positive Language & Reinforcement
We clearly state expectations and affirm desired behaviors.
Example: “Let’s walk inside to keep our bodies safe.”

3. Redirection & Choice
We offer alternatives or guide children toward safe, appropriate options.
Example: “You roll the ball here inside or choose another toy.”

4. Anticipating & Preventing

• Set up environments to minimize conflict (e.g., duplicates of popular toys)

• Offer gentle warnings before transitions (e.g., to change activities or leave the space)

5. Emotion Coaching

• Help children name their feelings

• Acknowledge emotions without judgment
  Example: “You’re feeling frustrated because the tower fell.”

6. Problem Solving Together
Guide children in using words, compromise, and making amends.

7. Logical & Natural Consequences
Consequences are respectful, related, and reasonable.
Example: If a toy is misused, it’s removed for a short time.

❌ What We Do NOT Use

To protect children’s dignity and safety, we do not use:

• Physical punishment

• Shaming, yelling, or threats

• Time-outs as isolation or punishment (we encourage taking breaks as a method of calming down and/or regrouping)

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 For Families Supervising Their Children

• Follow this Positive Discipline Policy in shared spaces

• Handle behavior calmly and respectfully

• Redirect with empathy and offer choices

• Ask for staff support if needed

🧑‍🏫 For Staff & Volunteers

• Use a calm, reassuring tone

• Step in kindly when behavior is unsafe or disruptive

• Speak with families privately if needed

• Use supervision as a teaching opportunity—not punishment

🧩 When Additional Support Is Needed

If a child frequently struggles with behavior:

• We will partner with the family to better understand the child’s needs

• We may create a simple support plan or adjust the environment

💬 Communication & Collaboration

We deeply value open, respectful communication with families. We welcome:

• Feedback about your child

• Questions about our methods

• Shared strategies that work for you at home

Together, we build a community rooted in respect, connection, and play.