Operations: NJ Disenrollment page 1 of 2
2/2016
Policy on Suspending a Child’s Enrollment
If, in our judgment, any child's behavior places the well-being of others at risk of injury, we will act
quickly and decisively to resolve the situation (e.g., through closer supervision, redirection to more
appropriate activities, removal from tense situations, firm and consistent limit-setting, and/or provision
of alternative outlets for the expression of feelings). An Action Plan will be implemented to address how
best to keep all children and teachers safe while working toward improvement. If we are unable to
achieve positive change, our goal is to connect the child with the professional supports needed for
his/her success, while maintaining a safe environment. If the Action Plan is not successful and unsafe
behavior has not resolved within a reasonable time despite our efforts, suspension of enrollment may be
appropriate.
Suspension
Some examples of situations when it may be necessary to remove a child or to suspend a child’s
enrollment are:
A child is unable to participate safely in our program without a dedicated 1:1 aide.
A child appears to be a danger to him/herself, other children attending the center/school,
center/school employees, or anyone else at the center/school.
Medical, psychological, or social service personnel working with the center/school determine
that continued care at the center/school could be harmful to or not in the best interests of the
child.
The family declines to explore or secure outside support or behavioral resources which may help
to address the child’s needs, improve the behavior and reduce the safety risks.
Immediate Suspension
In extreme situations, the immediate removal of a child from the center/school may be necessary.
Reasons may include health and safety issues for the child or for the larger group of children, as well as
the following:
A parent/guardian is physically or verbally abusive or intimidating to center staff, children, or
anyone else at the center.
Potentially dangerous behavior by a parent or child.
A parent/guardian fails to abide by center policies or requirements imposed by the appropriate
licensing agency.
Non-payment of tuition.
A parent/guardian demands special services that are not provided to other children and cannot
reasonably be delivered by the program. This includes requests that depart from the philosophy
of Bright Horizons’ program.
Process
Leadership, with staff, will develop an action plan and meet regularly with the family involved to
discuss the action plan, our efforts and next steps. Meetings with the family will take place to:
Implement the action plan and discuss Bright Horizons process and expectations for
improvement in a reasonable time, and;
Discuss available outside resources.
